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Slips, trips and falls claims are personal injury claims that may arise when somebody responsible for maintaining a workplace or public place fails to deal with avoidable hazards, causing you to slip, trip or fall and suffer an injury. At Personal Injury Solicitors London, our specialist solicitors have decades of experience helping employees, customers and members of the public pursue slips, trips and falls claims after accidents caused by unsafe premises or poor safety standards. Compensation can reflect both the pain and suffering caused by your injuries and the financial impact they have had on your life. If your case is eligible, we can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis, managing the legal process on your behalf from the initial assessment through to settlement without any upfront solicitor fees. If your claim succeeds, a legally capped success fee will be deducted from your compensation.

A slip, trip or fall can leave you facing painful injuries and financial uncertainty while you recover. Having an experienced legal team that understands the wider impact your injuries can have on your daily life can be invaluable. At Personal Injury Solicitors London, our proven track record shows that our solicitors have secured over £100 million in compensation for claimants and provide specialist legal guidance and practical support throughout every stage of the claims process.

Responsibility for a slip, trip or fall may rest with an employer, a business, an occupier or, in some circumstances, another organisation responsible for maintaining the area where the accident happened. In many situations, these parties are expected to take reasonable steps to keep people using their premises or workplace reasonably safe. Understanding how the accident happened and who may be responsible is often the first step towards deciding whether you have grounds to make a claim.

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What Are Slips, Trips And Falls Claims?

Slips, trips and falls claims are compensation claims brought by people who have been injured after slipping, tripping or falling in circumstances where the accident could reasonably have been prevented. Rather than focusing solely on the fact that you fell, these claims consider whether the condition of the workplace or premises fell below the standard expected and whether that led directly to your injuries.

The purpose of a compensation claim is to recognise the impact the accident has had on your life. This may include the injury itself as well as any financial losses that resulted from it. Every claim is assessed on its own circumstances, taking into account how the accident happened and how it has affected you. Understanding what slips trips and falls claims involve is often the first step towards deciding whether you may be entitled to seek compensation.

Every slip, trip or fall is different. If you’re unsure whether your accident could give rise to a claim, Personal Injury Solicitors London can assess the circumstances of your accident and explain whether you have grounds to seek compensation.

Can I Claim Compensation For A Slip, Trip Or Fall?

Yes, you can claim compensation for a slip, trip or fall if your injuries were caused because another person or organisation failed to address an avoidable hazard or maintain reasonably safe premises.

Below, we explain the three key requirements that our solicitors consider when assessing eligibility for slips trips and falls claims:

You Were Owed A Duty Of Care

To make slips trips and falls claims, you must show that another person or organisation had a legal responsibility to protect your safety where the accident happened. Who owed that responsibility will depend on the circumstances of your accident:

Employers: Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must take all reasonably practicable steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. This includes identifying hazards, maintaining safe walking areas and reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.
Occupiers: Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, occupiers are the people or organisations responsible for premises that visitors are invited to use, such as shops, workplaces and leisure venues. They must ensure that visitors are reasonably safe while using those premises.

The Duty Was Breached

To pursue slips trips and falls claims, you must show that the person or organisation responsible for your safety failed to meet the standard reasonably expected of them and that this caused your accident.

For example, an employer may leave damaged flooring unrepaired in a staff walkway, creating a foreseeable risk to employees. An occupier may fail to clean up a spill or display a wet floor sign before visitors are exposed to a slipping hazard.

You Suffered An Injury

Finally, you must have suffered an injury because of the accident. A slip and fall claim may involve relatively minor injuries or more serious harm, provided the injury was caused by the accident. Medical evidence will be needed to confirm the nature of your injuries and demonstrate how the accident has affected you when pursuing a compensation claim.

Understanding whether you’re eligible to claim is only the beginning. Personal Injury Solicitors London can investigate the circumstances of your accident, identify who may be responsible and help build the evidence needed to support your claim from the outset.

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Slips, Trips And Falls Compensation Claim Examples

Slips, trips and falls compensation claim examples can help demonstrate the types of situations where compensation may be available after an avoidable accident. The examples below illustrate some of the situations in which slips, trips and falls claims may arise, although every accident will be considered on its own facts.

Workplace Slips, Trips and Falls

While carrying out your normal duties, you slip on oil that has leaked from workplace machinery and has been left on the workshop floor without being cleaned up or made safe. The fall causes a fractured wrist, resulting in time away from work. This could give rise to a work compensation claim following an accident at work if your employer failed to maintain a safe working environment.
You trip over trailing cables left across a designated walkway without suitable protection, sustaining an ankle injury that affects your ability to carry out your usual duties.

Slips Trips And Falls In Public Places

You slip on a recently mopped floor in a supermarket accident where no warning signs were displayed, resulting in a back injury that requires physiotherapy. This may amount to a public liability accident if the business failed to warn visitors about the hazard.
You trip on a raised paving slab that had been left unrepaired despite being reported previously, suffering a serious injury that requires ongoing treatment. Responsibility may rest with the local authority if it failed to repair the pavement defect within a reasonable time.

These examples illustrate common situations, but slips, trips and falls claims can arise in many different circumstances. Our team can help establish whether the conditions that caused your accident give rise to a compensation claim.

What Injuries Could Be Caused By A Slip, Trip Or Fall?

The injuries that could be caused by a slip trip or fall will vary depending on the circumstances of the accident. While some people experience relatively minor injuries, others may suffer more serious harm that affects their mobility, independence or ability to work.

Common injuries associated with slips trips and falls claims include:

Soft tissue injuries, such as sprains or strains affecting muscles and ligaments.
Fractures and broken bones, which can occur when the body absorbs the force of a fall.
Head injuries, ranging from concussion to a serious brain injury following a heavy impact.
Back injuries, which can affect movement and make everyday activities more difficult.
Neck injuries, caused by the sudden force or awkward movement of a fall.
Cuts, bruising and facial injuries, where the body strikes the ground or another object during the accident.

Seeking prompt medical attention helps ensure your injuries are properly diagnosed and treated. Your medical records can also provide valuable evidence of the nature of your injuries and your recovery if you later decide to make a claim.

The effects of a slip, trip or fall are not always immediately apparent, and some injuries become more noticeable as time passes. Personal Injury Solicitors London can ensure the long-term impact of your injuries is fully considered when valuing your claim, helping to reflect both your current symptoms and any ongoing effects on your daily life.

How Much Compensation Could Be Awarded For Slips, Trips And Falls Claims?

How much compensation could be awarded for slips trips and falls claims will depend on the severity of your injuries, the impact they have had on your daily life and the financial losses resulting from the accident. When valuing personal injury compensation, our solicitors consider the individual circumstances of your claim and may refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) when assessing general damages for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by your injuries.

The JCG is a document used by legal professionals that provides guideline brackets of compensation for different types of injuries. In slips trips and falls claims, factors such as the seriousness of the injury, the expected recovery period and whether there are any lasting effects may all influence the value of a claim. In addition to general damages, compensation may also take account of financial losses, including medical expenses and other accident-related costs where they can be supported by evidence.

The table below provides examples of compensation brackets that may be relevant to slips trips and falls claims. These figures are intended as guidelines only, and the top entry has not been taken from the JCG.

Injury	Severity	Compensation
Various Very Severe Injuries + Special Damages	Very Severe – multiple very serious injuries paired with special damages such as lost income, rehabilitation costs or medical expenses	Up to £1,000,000+
Paralysis	Paraplegia – the award will be impacted by the extent and presence of pain, the level of depression and any impact on sexual function	£289,420 to £375,540
Brain/Head	Moderately Severe – there will be a severe level of disablement with a large dependence on others	£289,420 to £372,570
Back	Severe (i) – the most serious back injuries including damage to the nerve roots or spinal cord damage	£120,340 to £212,670
	Severe (ii) – nerve root damage with associated loss of sensation	£97,980 to £116,820
Pelvis + Hips	Severe (i) – extensive pelvic fractures	£103,580 to £172,970
Neck	Severe (ii) – serious fractures or damage to the cervical spine discs	£86,860 to £172,970
Leg	Severe (iv) Moderate – complex or multiple fractures, or severe crushing injuries	£36,680 to £51,790
Wrist	b) – injuries causing significant permanent disability with some useful movement remaining	£32,370 to £51,750
Arm	Simple Fractures of the Forearm	£8,730 to £25,370

Can Slips, Trips And Fall Compensation Pay Out For Special Damages?

Yes, slips trips and falls claims can include special damages, which compensate you for the financial losses caused by your injuries. The amount awarded will depend on the financial impact that your injuries have and whether those losses can be supported by evidence.

Depending on your circumstances, special damages may include:

Lost earnings, with our solicitors calculating any income you have lost because your injuries prevented you from working or affected your ability to return to your usual role.
Medical expenses, where Personal Injury Solicitors London can help ensure the cost of treatment, medication and other recovery-related expenses are included within your claim.
Rehabilitation costs, by obtaining the evidence needed to include the cost of any treatment or support recommended to aid your recovery.
Travel expenses, with our solicitors identifying accident-related journeys that may be recoverable as part of your compensation.
Care and assistance, by ensuring the value of any support you required during your recovery is properly reflected in your claim.
Home adaptations, where we can assess whether changes made to help you live safely and independently following your injuries should form part of your compensation.

At Personal Injury Solicitors London, our specialist solicitors can assess the financial impact of your injuries and help gather the evidence needed to support these losses, including payslips, receipts and invoices. This helps ensure that every reasonable financial loss connected to your accident is properly considered as part of your claim.

Every claim is different, and accurately valuing your financial losses can make a significant difference to the compensation you recover. Our team can assess the impact the accident has had on your finances and explain what may be included as part of your claim.

How Can I Prove A Slip, Trip Or Fall Compensation Claim?

You can prove a slip, trip or fall compensation claim by gathering the evidence needed to explain what caused the accident and how your injuries have affected you. In slips trips and falls claims, this often means showing that an avoidable hazard was present and that reasonable steps were not taken to deal with it. Clear evidence can also help support the value of your compensation claim.

Evidence that may help support a slip and fall claim or trip claim includes:

Photographs or videos of the accident scene, showing hazards such as a wet floor or damaged flooring before they are removed or repaired.
Accident book entries or incident reports, recording when and where the accident happened.
Witness contact details and statements, confirming how the accident happened or the condition of the area beforehand.
CCTV footage, showing the hazard and how the accident occurred.
Inspection, cleaning or maintenance records, which may help establish whether reasonable checks were carried out.
Medical records and evidence of financial losses, demonstrating the injuries you sustained and the impact on your daily life and finances.

You are not expected to gather this evidence alone. At Personal Injury Solicitors London, our specialist solicitors can obtain CCTV footage, request maintenance or inspection records and compile the evidence needed to present your claim clearly, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

How Long After A Slip, Trip Or Fall Can I Make A Claim?

After a slip trip or fall, you will usually have 3 years to start a compensation claim. In most cases, this limitation period begins on the date the accident happened. These time limits are set out under the Limitation Act 1980.

There are important exceptions to the usual limitation period, including claims involving children and people who lack mental capacity, where the usual time limits will become suspended.

Time limits can affect your right to claim compensation. Personal Injury Solicitors London can explain how the limitation period applies to your circumstances and help you understand your next steps.

Slips, Trips And Falls Compensation With Personal Injury Solicitors London

Recovering after a serious slip, trip or fall can be physically demanding, emotionally challenging and financially uncertain. Having an experienced legal team who understands the wider impact your injuries can have on your daily life can be invaluable. At Personal Injury Solicitors London, our solicitors have decades of experience helping injured people seek compensation, securing over £100 million for claimants while providing clear advice and practical support throughout the claims process.

Our solicitors can assist by providing:

A thorough investigation into your accident, including obtaining CCTV footage, accident reports, inspection records and other evidence needed to establish how the accident happened and who may be responsible.
Access to independent medical assessments, helping establish the extent of your injuries, your rehabilitation needs and how the accident has affected your daily life and ability to work.
A detailed assessment of your claim, taking into account your injuries and the financial losses caused by the accident to ensure your compensation is valued accurately.
Representation in workplace and public liability claims, whether your accident involved an employer, an occupier or another organisation responsible for maintaining safe premises.
Management of your claim from start to finish, including communicating with insurers, negotiating on your behalf and progressing your claim efficiently.
Clear legal advice and ongoing support, keeping you informed throughout the claims process and providing straightforward guidance whenever you need it.

If you’re ready to discuss your claim, our specialist solicitors are here to help.

No Win No Fee Slips, Trips And Falls Claims

At Personal Injury Solicitors London, our specialist solicitors offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis through the use of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

A No Win No Fee agreement can make it easier to pursue compensation after a slip, trip or fall, particularly if your injuries have resulted in unexpected financial pressures. It allows you to begin the legal process without worrying about paying upfront service fees while you recover. Your solicitor also won’t ask for their fees while the claim is ongoing.

Should your claim be unsuccessful, you will not be responsible for paying our solicitors’ fees for the work they have carried out under the agreement. If your claim succeeds, your solicitor will deduct a success fee from your compensation. The success fee is a legally capped percentage and is set out in the Conditional Fee Agreement.

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Get in touch with our specialist slips, trips and falls claims solicitors today to take the first step in securing the compensation you deserve. You can reach us by:

Calling us on 0207 362 2085
Contacting us online
Speaking to an advisor using our live chat

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