Specialist personal injury solicitors answers to accident victim questions concerning slips and trips leading to injury in the UK or whilst on holiday overseas.
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Remember – you can use our trip slip claims process guide or see our slip trip fall accident blog.
Highway Defects That Can Lead to a Trip or Fall Claim Learn what a public highway is and the types of defects that can cause a trip or fall accident, and when these may give rise to a compensation claim. What Is a Public Highway? A “public highway” is road, pavement, path etc. which the […]
Manhole Cover Trip Claim: Council and Utility Company Liability for Drain Cover Defects In this Q&A, learn how to claim compensation if you have been injured after tripping over a raised, unsafe or missing manhole or drain cover. These covers provide access to underground drainage and sewer systems, and defects can present a serious hazard. […]
How Long Do I Have To Start A Slip Trip Fall Accident Claim Before It Is Too Late? You generally have three years to start a claim for compensation for personal injury in a slip trip fall accident before it is too late and you are statute barred. However, notable exceptions occur and the date […]
What to Do After a Trip or Fall on a Pavement or Road Due to a Defect If you are involved in a trip or fall on a pavement, road or other public highway, the steps you take immediately are important. Acting quickly helps preserve evidence, record the circumstances of the accident and document the […]
Claim Compensation For A Slip: How much can I claim in compensation for a slip and fall accident in the United Kingdom? Claim compensation for a slip: I slipped on ice in a private car park a few months ago and broke my hip. My hip has not properly healed and I am still in pain. […]
Can I claim compensation for a trip and fall accident caused by a pothole in the road? Trip and fall accidents caused by potholes or other defects in the road are a common cause of public liability claims, or employer liability claims where the accident occurs on workplace premises. Whether you can claim compensation will […]
Pavement & Road Defect Claims: Proving Council Liability for Injuries Learn what determines whether a council can be held liable for injury in an accident caused by a defective pavement or road, including how the statutory “reasonable inspection” defence works and the circumstances in which it can be successfully challenged You can also access our […]
Trip Slip Fall Accident Questions and Answers Injured in a trip, slip or fall accident? You may be wondering whether you can claim compensation and what steps to take next. Here, you can explore real questions asked by accident victims, with clear answers from specialist UK personal injury solicitors. Simply click on a question that […]
Can I claim compensation for a trip accident in Leeds city centre? Claim compensation for a trip: Last week I was walking to the train station in Leeds city centre. It was just after work around 5pm so the streets were packed with people. Suddenly I felt my feet become entrapped and I fell heavily. A work colleague […]
