Personal injury

Slips, trips, and falls

Have you had an accident in a public place that wasn’t your fault? You may be eligible for compensation. Speak to our specialist slip and fall lawyers about whether you might have a personal injury claim.

You may have suffered a serious injury from a slip, trip, or fall in a public place which was in a poor and dangerous condition. If your slip, trip, or fall was caused by another party’s negligence, you have the right to seek legal services and make a personal injury claim against them.

Our friendly and professional slip and fall accident lawyers will guide you through the process when you claim for personal injury, from initial contact through to completion, explaining every step along the way.

How can we help

Slips, trips and falls can occur anywhere that is classed as a public place. Some examples include:

Footpaths
Parks and playgrounds
Shops and supermarkets
Pubs and nightclubs
Restaurants
Car parks
Hotels
Theme parks and experiences
Theatres, colleges, universities, and schools

Regardless of whether a space is owned by a private entity (hotels, restaurants, etc) or a public organisation (parks, footpaths etc), ensuring public safety is a requirement everyone should adhere to.

If you’ve experienced serious injury as a result of an accident in one of those spaces – or another public area – reach out to our personal injury specialists for advice.

Who you can claim for personal injury against

Business or property owners, including landlords – anything that can cause you to slip or trip and fall in privately-owned areas, from wet floors and poor safety signage during cleaning to dim lighting, could form a case against the owner of the space.

Employers – if you slip and fall in your workplace due to negligence, you could take your employer to court.

Councils and local authorities – for slips and falls caused by public space issues such as icy paths, pavement hazards, or potholes, your local council may be liable.

Common serious injury causes with slip, trip, and fall accidents

Some common slip and fall causes that can lead to serious injury include:

Cracks in the pavement
Uneven footpaths
Potholes
Slippery or wet floors (in retail spaces, restaurants, hotel lobbies, etc.
Icy conditions which haven’t been tended to
Missing handrails
Poor lighting
Trailing cables

These are just a few examples of hazards that can lead to a personal injury claim. If you’ve experienced an accident which caused a serious injury while out in public, you might have the right to compensation – seek out legal services to learn more.

What to do following a slip, trip, or fall

Get medical attention first – Before you worry about personal injury claims, make sure you’ve been seen by a medical professional.

Make note of accident details – This includes the injuries themselves, as well as any costs of treatment, plus any information pertaining to the incident, such as photos and descriptions of hazards, witness accounts, etc.

Report the accident – Speak to the manager of the public space where the slip or fall happened to ensure they’re aware of the issue.

Keep track of losses – If you have further care requirements, rehabilitation appointments, or need to take time off work, include these in your personal injury claim file.

Reach out to slip and fall lawyers – personal injury specialists will be able to offer legal services and advice on whether you have a strong case.

Personal injury claim support

Although a slip, trip or fall sounds like a regular and rather trivial incident, some accidents can lead to serious, long-lasting and debilitating injuries.

Making a claim for personal injury will financially compensate you for the issues you have suffered. Also, making a personal injury claim often may result in the responsible party safeguarding the area from further accidents.

Howells’ slip and fall solicitors are experienced specialists with an excellent track record of securing successful personal injury claims.

We can visit you at home, the hospital, or your workplace, or arrange an online video meeting to discuss your claim for personal injury. Get in touch to learn more.

Why choose Howells?

Our expert slip and fall accident lawyers have years of experience dealing with personal injury claims like yours.
We offer support with the personal injury claim process, including medical assessments, loss of earnings, and future medical care.
Our legal services come with a no-win, no-fee guarantee – you’ll only have to pay our accident injury solicitors’ fees if your claim is successful.

How we can build your claim

You have three years from experiencing a slip and fall (or from becoming aware that you’ve sustained a serious injury) to seek legal services and claim for personal injury.

Once you get in touch, our team of slip and fall accident lawyers will establish liability, finding out who had a duty of care for members of the public in the space where the accident occurred.

Following that, we’ll gather evidence and calculate the appropriate compensation for your personal injury claim based on factors such as the pain and distress you suffered, medical and aftercare costs, or loss of earnings and other expenses incurred.

Our accident injury solicitors will handle the whole legal process from the beginning of the claim to settlement negotiations, and court representation where necessary.

As personal injury specialists, we might also be able to support you with referrals to further support, whether that’s vocational, psychological, or medical services, especially if you’ve suffered a more serious injury.

FAQs

What are the typical compensation ranges for personal injury claims?

The amount of compensation you receive will depend on your individual injury. For minor injuries caused by slips and falls, such as sprains or mild fractures, you could expect anywhere up to several thousand pounds.

For a more serious injury, such as torn ligaments, broken bones, or spinal and head injuries, you could be looking at anything based on the severity of the damage, and what lasting impacts it has.

These figures are guidance only. Your compensation will vary.

Can I make a claim for personal injury if I didn’t immediately report the accident?

Yes, you can. While reporting the incident as soon as possible can aid not only your case, but also the prevention of further accidents, our slip and fall lawyers can help you within three years of the event.

How long will a personal injury claim take?

Typically, our slip and fall solicitors see the majority of cases settled within six to eighteen months. That said, some serious injury cases can take longer, especially if liability is denied by the other party..

Can I claim for personal injury against an employer?

Absolutely. Employers are subject to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act requirements, meaning they have a duty of care to you, and must provide safe working conditions at all times. If missed signage, poor lighting, trailing cables, or any other negligence at the workplace caused you to slip and fall, they might owe you compensation.