One of the most common causes of personal injury is a simple trip. Tripping over may seem to be a minor accident but often it can result in substantial personal injuries and many people may consider making a trip claim. If you have been injured from a trip and it was not your fault, Irwin Mitchell may be able to help you secure compensation with a trip claim.
Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s leading legal practices and handles cases for thousands of clients who have sustained personal injuries. Our team of expert solicitors have specialist knowledge in personal injuries and are on hand to help you with your trip claim. Our experience spans from minor injury claims to much more serious cases, so you can be assured that you will get the expert advice and assistance that you require.
I’ve sustained an injury from tripping over at work – can I make a claim?
All employers are bound by legislation to protect their employees from accidents at work, this includes trips. This legislation is the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Legislation which enforces employers to ensure their employees are safe in the workplace. Therefore, if you sustain an injury from a trip at work, you may be able to bring a claim against your employer for their negligence.
Some of the most common circumstances for making a trip claim are detailed below:
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Tripping Hazards
Common hazards include objects obstructing walkways, loose cabling, poor floor surfaces such as raised carpet tiles or holes in the floor.
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Lighting
Poor lighting in stairwells or places of low lighting where a light source is not provided can cause people to fall and be subsequently injured.
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Stairs
Stairwells should be properly maintained, this includes lighting and suitable safety devices such as handrails should always be installed. If these things are absent, it can often result in injury.
I’ve sustained an injury from tripping over in a public place – can I make a claim?
If your trip occurred in a public place such as a shopping centre or bank, you can bring your trip claim against the owner’s public liability insurance. This insurance covers the occupier if someone is injured in their building.
If your injury took place in a public place such as a public park or footpath, you may be able to bring a personal injury trip claim against a local authority. Many trips in public places result from inadequately maintained pavements or badly marked out potholes. If you have tripped in a public place, you may be able to bring a claim against the local authority and be compensated for your distress and any further damages.
Injuries that result from a trip can range from very minor injuries through to severe, such as a fracture, which may require surgical attention. For this reason it is important to contact Irwin Mitchell if you have sustained an injury in a public place or at work because of someone else’s negligence. We have an unrivalled history of handling personal injury claims and may be able to help you to secure compensation. Complete a personal injury claim form today to arrange a free consultation to see if we can support your claim.