What kind of 'Trip and Slip' accident have you suffered?

It can be a dangerous world out there and there are many potential hazards that can 'trip' you up:

•    Potholes in the road

•    Uneven paving stones on the pavement

•    Tree roots poking out into the pavement

•    Slippery floors (from spills, cleaning or produce) in stores and supermarkets

•    Misplaced objects in the workplace.

Who is to blame for your ‘Trip and Slip’ accident?

You might be surprised whom the law considers to be responsible for your accident:

•    In commercial premises like a shop or restaurant, it could be the owner

•    On the street, it could be the council

•    On private land, it could be the land owner

•    In the workplace, your employer

What kind of injuries could you suffer?

If you trip and slip you could suffer:

•    Fractures, especially to wrists and knees

•    Sprains, strains and other soft tissue injuries

•    Back injuries, including slipped discs

•    Concussion.
 
Do you have a case?

To find out if you have any prospects of compensation you should contact a personal injury lawyer, like Osbornes, to advise you on your claim.

But first you should do the following, as soon as possible:

•    If you can, take some photos – use your mobile phone if it has a camera – of where you had your accident. This should include the object or environment (like a wet, slippery floor), which caused your accident. If you are incapacitated, ask your friend or partner to do this for you

•    Approach witnesses who saw your accident, and ask them for their personal details and if they would be willing to submit evidence, confirming your misfortune

•    Call a reputable personal injury lawyer.

How your lawyer can help you

Your lawyer will:

•    Examine your case to determine whether the severity of your injury makes it worth you making an injury claim

•    Assess the evidence you may have gathered to help press your claim including witness statements

•    Investigate how long the hazard has been in existence, whether there have been any efforts made to make safe the hazard, and whether anyone else has been the victim of a similar 'Trip and Slip' accident

•    Contact the party responsible for the area where your accident occured. It is possible that an out of court settlement may be reached without the need for a lawsuit.

What can you claim for?

Should you prevail in a court case you should be able to obtain compensation for:

•    pain and suffering

•    earnings lost because of the accident

•    expenses which resulted from the accident, including things like taxi fares and the cost of prescription

•    private medical bills

•    Successful claims can often amount to many thousands of pounds.


If you need help with bringing a claim or even if you want to discuss whether there is any chance of being able to bring a claim for compensation as a result of an accident you have had, contact us on 0207 681 8671.