Slipping and tripping accident claims

Imagine the situation; you’re out shopping, perhaps with friends or family members when all of a sudden you slip on something and lose your balance.  At some time or other, nearly all of us will have slipped or tripped whilst out in public.  But just because these accidents are quite common, it doesn’t mean that they are not preventable.  In a lot of cases, a slip or trip can be caused by something that has been split or dropped on the floor and hasn’t been mopped up or cleared away by the person responsible.  If your accident happened in a shop, supermarket or on any business premises then it may well be possible to make an accident claim against the owner or occupier for personal injury compensation.

For some people, a trip or a slip can be a very serious accident indeed. An awkward fall can lead to broken bones, bruising or soft tissue damage that could take weeks or even months to heal.  During this time, the injured person might have to rely on friends and relatives to help them out with everyday tasks.  If this sounds like a situation you have been in, then making a personal injury claim with an independent solicitor could help you to secure compensation for the pain and discomfort you have suffered.

Responsibility of businesses to ensure minimum risk of injury

Generally speaking, businesses have a responsibility to members of the public to make sure that they use their premises without risking injury.  This includes making sure that there are no tripping hazards such as loose materials and trailing wires left on the floor and no slipping hazards, for example spilt liquids or vegetable matter.  If a slipping or tripping hazard has been left on the floor in an area of the business open to the public for any length of time, then that business would be likely to be liable for any injuries suffered by people slipping or tripping over those hazards.