We are solicitors that claim compensation for anyone who has tripped causing injury. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee trip injury compensation service in this video.

Read more about slipping and tripping accidents below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us can I claim if I have tripped and injured myself?

Slip & Trip Injury Claims

Slips and trips are the single most common cause of major injuries at work according to The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and account for almost a third of all work injuries reported. Not only employees are affected; visitors to commercial premises, including members of the public and contractors, regularly sustain slipping and tripping accidents on company property. Nearly 50% of no fault injuries to employees and visitors to commercial premises are caused by slips and trips. The head of the HSE's Injuries Reduction Programme, Dr Elizabeth Gibby, has put the annual cost to British society of slip and trip accidents in the workplace at nearly £811 million pounds. HSE statistics show that more than 25,000 employees require more than three days off work each year following a slip or trip accident. In winter ice and snow causes a surge in slipping accidents, and resulting claims for compensation.

What Causes Slip & Trip Injuries?

Slipping and tripping accidents are most often caused by uneven or irregular floor surfaces, including slopes, steps, and worn or torn carpeting. Wet and slippery floors and surfaces also regularly prove hazardous to employees, whether as a result of cleaning or snow and ice in winter. Obstacles of one form or another are often left in the path of employees, either by colleagues or cleaning staff, poor lighting and visibility may cause accidents. No working environment can be totally safe from these dangers. Accidents often occur from fellow employees spilling drinks, food or other liquids and failing to clean them up. Freezing conditions pose unique challenges for management, and slips on ice and snow are the number one cause of injuries among employees and members of the public during these periods.

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Injuries Resulting From Slip & Trip Accidents

A slip or trip accident can result in nothing more major than a bruise or graze, but more serious injuries can include sprains, strains, fractures, head injuries and concussion. A minor slip or trip accident can have potentially devastating consequences,if a person strikes their head on a sharp or hard edge. Limbs that are particularly at risk of damage from a fall are the ankles and wrists, though the head, neck, back, arms and hands may also sustain damage. Although an employer cannot be expected to spot every hazard or prevent every possible accident from occurring, they must take reasonable steps to manage hazards in the working environment. Regular risk assessments are particularly important to identify potential hazards and eliminate them. Adverse weather conditions should be monitored and action taken to avert risks posed by ice and snow.

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Slip & Trip Injury Claims And Compensation Awards

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 slip and trip injury compensation claims, having successfully represented injured members of the public and employees in many different scenarios. 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.