Every year thousands of UK residents sustain serious injuries as a result of slipping and tripping accidents. Some of the most common causes of tripping accidents take place at work, the supermarket, in restaurants and on poorly maintained public footpaths. Every land owner or building occupier must keep their property and the areas around it free from hazards and defects.
What can I claim for?
Some of the most common slipping and tripping accidents are listed below:
- Failure to clean greasy and slippery floors in restaurants
- Failure to clean slippery floors, including food or liquid spillages in supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco or Sainsbury's
- Failure to remove obstructions from public footpaths
- Failure to repair holes, cracks and uneven paving slabs on public footpaths
- Failure to erect railings and barriers or mark or fence-off dangerous areas
- Failure to provide adequate lighting to streets or premises
To bring a successful claim for compensation, you must show that the owner or person with responsibility for the land where you fell was at fault and that the defect caused your injury.
Our team of expert personal injury solicitors, who deal exclusively with personal injury claims, will expertly assess your claim and ensure your case is presented properly and fully so that you receive maximum compensation.
