Slips, Trips and Falls

Suffering a slip, trip or fall can, in many instances, be embarrassing, although in some cases it can result in a serious injury that affects more than just your confidence. Most instances are entirely avoidable and are usually the result of somebody either failing to meet their obligation to be careful or neglecting to act, despite being made aware of the potential for injury.

Types Of Injury

Many people who suffer a slip, trip or fall do not stop to consider making a claim, despite the accident having an impact on their life and preventing them from enjoying activities they would normally partake in. Examples of common incidents include slips on wet floors, tripping on loose cables or broken floor tiles or otherwise falling due to a hazard where adequate warning wasn't in place.

In addition to this, it can take some time before the severity of an injury is known and it is often the case that an injury turns out to be far more serious than first suspected. Lawdit can pursue a claim on your behalf by holding those responsible to account for their lack of care that led to your injuries. We can assess the circumstances surrounding your accident and the severity of your injuries, together with the impact they have had on your life.

Apportioning Responsibility

A slip, trip or fall that results in an injury requires that the person or body responsible be identified and held to account. Where a person suffers an injury after tripping on a broken pavement or cracked pavestone, the local Council or Highways Agency will be responsible. Where a person slips on a puddle or on a wet floor, the business occupying the premises will need to assume responsibility. Whilst it may not be immediately obvious who is at fault, Lawdit will be happy to take on your claim, to make the appropriate inquiries and to ensure your claim is dealt with professionally, diligently and sympathetically.

All Factors Considered

When advising you in relation to an injury sustained after a slip, trip or fall, we will take into consideration all of the factors that are relevant to both establishing the liability of the person or body responsible and succeeding in a claim for the maximum amount of compensation possible. Such factors might include where the accident occurred, who was responsible for maintaining the area, whether any previous complaints had been received, whether any steps could have been taken beforehand to mitigate the risk of an injury being sustained and whether the accident was foreseeable.

Although these are just a few of the considerations to be dealt with during the course of a claim, it is easy to see how a person could be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of questions that need to be answered. Our experience in personal injury litigation means we will have a good idea at the outset as to the likelihood of the success of a claim and the relevant questions to be answered.

Lawdit's team of personal injury experts are always available to help you. We offer a free callback service and are able to discuss your accident, the injuries you have suffered and the impact they have had on your life. Call or contact us today and we'll be happy to talk you through your options.