Trips, Slips & Falls - Compensation Claims

Trips, slips and falls are among the most common types of accidents people have. A simple slip or trip can cause very serious injuries such as broken bones or even severe injuries such as spinal, head or brain injuries.

The majority of injury compensation claims for a slip and fall are normally due to accidents caused by defective pavements on a public highway, slips in shops and supermarkets, playground accidents or trips and falls on private property or in council houses.

Tripping accidents are very common in public places where there are defective surfaces or where there are wet surfaces, oil or other slippery materials on the floor. Ice and snow is another very common cause of slipping. Tripping is very common as many people get their feet caught on an object which causes them to fall.

In the majority of cases local authorities and landowners have a duty to inspect and maintain their land/property to a reasonable and safe standard and Freeclaim slip and fall specialist solicitors would need to show that they had failed in their duty to regularly inspect and maintain the area.

Can I claim for a slip and fall? Any slips, trips and falls that occur could result in being awarded accident compensation. Whatever the cause of your tripping accident or injury, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible as to whether you may be entitled to compensation for your trip, slip or fall.

Contact our specialist personal injury solicitors on 0800 24 34 09 and we can assist you on a no win no fee basis which means you do not have to pay a single penny, (win or lose) and you keep 100% compensation.

Trip, slip and fall case studies

Mr S fell down an open grid and sustained an undisplaced fracture to his leg, also causing him to change his career as a result of ongoing mobility problems. Freeclaim Solicitors helped Mr S with his accident claim and he received £8,000 compensation.

Ms J received tens of thousands of pounds in compensation after she stumbled and broke her ankle after leaving an Indian restaurant. Unfortunately she also developed a potentially life threatening blood clot on her lung due to her immobility. Click here for the full slip and fall compensation news story.

Mr B suffered injury and broke his ankle after tripping on a path on a council estate. He received £21,525 in accident compensation.

Mrs C worked as a promotions manager when she had a slipping accident at work due to the wrong cleaning products being used. Freeclaim Solicitors helped with her slipping accident claim and she received £2,800 compensation.

Ms B had a nasty fall, fracturing her leg and developing DVT. After a lengthy compensation battle with the council, Freeclaim Solicitors helped her win her case and she received £7,500.