We have solicitors with a great deal of experience at claiming compensation for people who have been injured after falling on ice and snow. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee service in this video.

We can claim for accidents caused by ice at any location. Call for free advice. Or use our legal help service opposite to ask us; can I claim compensation for slipping on ice?

Compensation For Accident Caused By Ice At Any Location

Slips On Ice At Work

Employers face various responsibilities towards their workers (and other lawful visitors) during freezing conditions. They must ensure they have enough grit stored to deal effectively with ice and snow in outdoor areas at their premises, including traffic routes, access paths and car parks. In subzero temperatures, grit should be laid before workers or other visitors, such as members of the public and delivery drivers, begin to arrive for the day. Gritting may need to be carried out at regular intervals throughout the day, subject to risk assessments, and employers are expected to be aware of prevailing conditions and the weather forecast. In terms of claiming compensation, the test will be whether the inaction of an employer directly caused an accident, that was reasonably foreseeable given the weather conditions at the time.

Slips On Ice While Shopping

Under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, owners and occupiers of commercial premises owe their lawful visitors a duty of care, and must take all reasonable measures to reduce the risk of injuries on their premises to the lowest possible level. They should have sufficient supplies of grit in stock to deal with a severe frost, and must make sure gritting is carried out as the conditions demand. Ice can cause customers to slip and injure themselves in the car park or near the entrances and exits to shops and supermarkets. There is also the risk of vehicle accidents occurring as visitors arrive or leave. As in all ice and snow injury cases, it will need to be shown that an accident was reasonably foreseeable given prevailing weather conditions, and that the negligence of management or staff (normally in failing to grit public areas adequately), directly caused a person's injuries.

Read Case Study: Supermarket Customer Slips On Ice Breaking Ankle

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Slips On Ice In The Street

Compensation claims against local councils and local authorities for slips on icy roads, pavements and other public areas are more difficult to succeed with. This is because courts take a realistic view that local authorities simply cannot ensure that all areas under their control and kept free from ice and snow at all times. Even if they had the financial resources, the task would be impossible from a practical perspective. Only cases of the most obvious negligence on the part of a local council or local authority are likely to succeed therefore, though it is still worth seeking legal advice, as this is a complicated area of law, and each case has its own unique aspects.

Read Case Study: Compensation For Falling On Ice Fracturing Wrist

Slips On Ice At School

Headteachers often choose to close their schools altogether when there is a severe frost or when subzero temperatures are prolonged for days at a time. There are two considerations at work. Firstly, many teachers and pupils may be unable to get to school due to travel chaos, meaning it is not worthwhile for the school to open. Secondly, and most importantly, schools will close because lack of resources means they cannot make their premises reasonably safe for pupils, staff and other lawful visitors. It may therefore be possible to claim compensation if a child is injured after slipping on ice at school, if, given the conditions, the accident was reasonably foreseeable.

Typical Injuries From Slipping On Ice

Slipping On Ice Compensation Claims

Provided your claim relates to an accident that has taken place in the last three years, we can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis. You are assured of keeping 100% of any compensation awarded, with no deductions. In the event that your compensation claim is successful our fees are paid by the losing party to the claim. The vast majority of the claims we take on are successful, and where they are not we will charge you nothing.

Bartletts Solicitors have been protecting and supporting clients for 150 years and enjoy a reputation nationwide for trusted legal advice. We are specialists in slipping on ice compensation claims having successfully represented injured members of the public and employees across a range of industries. Call us today on 0800 158 2454 for a free consultation regarding your case or to begin a claim. You can also contact us for free legal advice via our new Live Chat function.