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SLIPPING AND TRIPPING ACCIDENT
TRIP SLIP FALL COMPENSATION
INJURY CLAIM SOLICITORS

Our personal injury solicitors provide legal advice at no cost on slipping and tripping accident compensation claims. Our lawyers use the risk free no win no fee scheme and you do not have to fund your trip, slip or fall claim. Compensation is paid in full - win or lose there is no charge. If you submit your details a lawyer who is a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts will respond and give free advice on tripping and slipping claims without obligation. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged.

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Accidents on Pavements

Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 requires local or county councils to maintain roads and pavements and a tripping and slipping claim for compensation will succeed only if the road is in a dangerous condition which was due to a failure to adequately maintain the road however the council can escape liability if it proves that it took such care about safety as was reasonable in all the circumstances.

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Occupier's Liability

The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 provides that the occupier of premises is under a duty to take such care as, in all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, to see ensure the safety of any visitor using the premises for the purpose for which he is invited or permitted by the occupier to be there. This merans that trip and slip hazards should not be present at all.

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Evidence Preservation

These accidents differ significantly from many other accident types in that the conditions that caused the injury can usually be easily and quickly cleaned up or repaired. If you have been injured in a tripping or slipping incident, it is critical to gather evidence including:

    Photographs


    • Photographs of the condition of clothing and shoes should be taken immediately following the accident.
    • Photographs of the location of the slipping and tripping accident should be taken as soon as possible to capture the condition at the time of the fall.
    • Photograph mats, rugs, or slip prevention fabrics at the location and if there are non take photographs of potential locations for them.
    • Photograph any warning signs that might be in the area of the accident.
    • Photograph any visible injury including cuts and bruises immediately and later if the bruising develops.

    Witness Statements


    • Write down the name, address and telephone number of any witness or potential witness.

    Physical Evidence


    • It is very important that you keep the shoes that you were wearing at the time of the accident. Place them inside a sealed plastic bag without cleaning them.
    • Retain all articles of clothing that you were wearing at the time of the accident without cleaning or washing them.
    • If applicable place an entry into the accident book.
    • If possible retain the item that you slipped on and if the item is perishable try to preserve it in a liquid preservative or by freezing.


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