Slips, trips or falls

A simple slip, trip or fall can seem comical to others, or even to you, but the fact is that they can result in pain and injury which can lead to expense, time off work or cause you to change your lifestyle.

It may be that you have tripped, slipped or fallen over because a company, other organisation or an individual has not taken the care that they should have, or just not done their job. If this is the case then you may be able to reclaim your losses from them.

Slips, trips or falls can occur in many different places and at any time. Places where injuries often happen are:

• in a shop - the shop owner or shopkeeper owes you a duty of care to ensure you are safe whilst on their premises by keeping the place in good condition, keeping floors and walkways clear and free of spillages and trip hazards
• on the pavement - you have a duty to look after your own safety but if the responsible authority has not been doing what they should have, such as repairing recognised defects, then it may be possible to claim for your suffering and expenses
• on holiday - if injured, whether in your resort or accommodation, on a day trip out or on a public or privately-organised package or charter, your travel insurance may not include appropriate cover but there are organisations and people who may owe you and your family a duty of care
• whilst playing a sport - a faulty or poorly maintained playing surface can result in quite severe injury, whether indoors or outdoors
• in your own home - a contractor or service provider may leave an area of work in an unsafe condition which results in you or a member of your family hurting themself.

Experienced Claim4Injury advisers will listen to the circumstances of your slip, trip or fall injury and refer you to one of our nationwide network of specialist personal injury solicitors if they believe there may be grounds for a claim. They can also give you access to immediate medical triage and rehabilitation - without having to join a NHS waiting list.

When you are ready to start your claim for injury compensation you can speak directly to an advisor on 0800 046 1449, Chat Live  directly with an adviser or use our online Start a Claim form telling us when you want us to get back to you.