We have solicitors with a great deal of experience in 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.

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Claim Compensation For Slips On Ice & Snow

Snow and ice in winter regularly causes travel chaos across Britain, and a surge in hospital admissions for injuries resulting from slips and falls on ice. Heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures and short-lived thaws all contribute to the hazardous conditions, with roads, footpaths, car parks, entrances and exits requiring liberal gritting to prevent slipping accidents. Inevitably it is impossible to eliminate the risk posed by ice and snow altogether, with the British Orthopaedic Association reporting tens of thousands of hospital admissions each year caused by slips and falls in icy conditions. The most common injuries sustained in ice and snow accidents are:

Who Is Responsible For Ice & Snow Injuries?

Employers and the owners or occupiers of commercial premises can be held responsible for injuries among their lawful visitors caused by slips on ice. Local authorities may occasionally be held responsible for such accidents, though the courts are usually lenient towards them, due to an understanding of the time and cost restraints that they face when temperatures plummet. The key to success in compensation claims for injuries caused by slipping on ice is proving that an accident was 'reasonably foreseeable'. Therefore the employer, owner or occupier of a property knew, or should have known about the danger posed by ice or snow, but failed to eradicate the hazard in a timely or effective manner.

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Slips On Ice At Work

Employers must ensure that all entrances, exits and traffic routes (both vehicle and pedestrian) in the workplace are kept free from ice and snow. In freezing conditions, these areas must be liberally gritted and cleared of snow fall before the start of the working day. Employers are expected to be aware of weather forecasts, and have sufficient supplies of grit or salt to hand to deal effectively with the conditions. Warning signs should be posted, and wet floor areas cordoned off where necessary. Employers must also decide whether to close the premises altogether if they cannot guarantee the safety of their workers, or other lawful visitors such as delivery drivers and members of the public.

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Slips On Ice At Commercial Premises

Commercial premises such as shops and supermarkets must also take all reasonable measures to reduce the risk of their visitors slipping on ice and injuring themselves to the lowest possible level. Outdoor areas including entrances, exists, pathways and the car park should be gritted at regular intervals in icy conditions, especially where the premises is open until late at night or early in the morning. It is possible to claim under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 if a public or commercial premises has breached its duty of care to provide visitors with safe access and ensure their safety while on the property. Essentially therefore the responsibilities of owners and occupiers is the same as those of employers, with courts assessing whether their actions or inaction were reasonable given the particular circumstances.

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The Benefits Of Using A Firm Of No Win No Fee Solicitors

Steps To Take Following A Slip On Ice

Following a slip and fall on ice it is essential to note the exact location of the accident. Photographs taken on mobile phones can help to establish where an accident took place, and the conditions or specific hazard that caused it. Wherever possible the details of any witnesses to the accident should be taken, as it may be necessary for them to make a statement at a later date. Where a person has slipped on ice in the workplace (an employee or other lawful visitor), the details should be recorded in the company's accident book. Similarly if an accident takes place at a public or commercial premises, such as a supermarket, management should be notified, and the details entered in the store's accident book.

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 ice and snow injury 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.