Frequently Asked Questions
A slips, trips and falls claim is a personal injury claim that may arise when someone is injured because of a hazardous condition or another party’s failure to take reasonable care.
You may be able to claim if another party was responsible for the condition that caused your accident and you suffered an injury or loss as a result. The circumstances and available evidence will need to be considered.
These accidents can occur in workplaces, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, public areas, car parks, residential buildings and other locations.
Potential hazards can include wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, damaged flooring, obstacles, inadequate lighting, poorly maintained pathways and other unsafe conditions.
Evidence may include photographs of the hazard, CCTV footage, witness details, accident reports, medical records, receipts and correspondence with the property owner, occupier or insurer.
Where appropriate, you should report the accident to the person or organisation responsible for the premises and ensure that it is recorded. This may help preserve important evidence about what happened.
The absence of a warning sign may be relevant depending on the circumstances, but it does not automatically establish liability. The nature of the hazard, its location, how long it existed and other relevant factors may need to be considered.
You may be able to claim if the condition of the floor caused your accident and another party may have been responsible. Evidence about how and why the floor became wet can be important.
A claim may be possible depending on the condition of the pavement or pathway, who was responsible for maintaining it and whether the relevant legal requirements and circumstances support a claim.
A claim may still be possible without witnesses. Other evidence, such as photographs, CCTV, accident records, medical evidence and your own account of what happened, may be relevant.
Injuries can include sprains, soft tissue injuries, fractures, dislocations, head injuries, back injuries and other physical or psychological injuries, depending on the circumstances.
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to claim for loss of earnings and certain other financial losses resulting from your injury. Supporting evidence may be required.
A claim may still be possible where responsibility is shared. However, the amount of compensation may be affected by the extent to which you are found to have contributed to the accident.
You may be able to claim if the accident was caused by a dangerous condition for which the relevant occupier or another responsible party may be liable. The specific circumstances will need to be investigated.
You may be able to pursue a workplace accident claim if your injury was caused by unsafe conditions, inadequate maintenance, poor housekeeping or another failure to take reasonable care.
Personal injury claims are generally subject to a three-year limitation period, usually running from the date of the accident or, in some circumstances, the date of knowledge of the injury. Exceptions can apply, so early legal advice is recommended.
The available evidence will need to be considered carefully. This may include photographs, CCTV, witness evidence, maintenance records, accident reports and medical evidence.
Not necessarily. Many claims may be resolved through correspondence and negotiation. Court proceedings may become necessary if an appropriate settlement cannot be reached or responsibility remains disputed.
The timeframe varies depending on the seriousness of the injury, complexity of the accident, availability of evidence, medical recovery and whether liability or the value of the claim is disputed.
MYM Solicitors can assess your circumstances, help gather relevant evidence, consider your injuries and losses, deal with insurers and other parties, negotiate where appropriate and assist with further legal proceedings if required.
