Slips Trips and Falls

The most common type of personal injury claim is for slips trips and falls. These accidents can happen anywhere and with anybody. The moment you lose attention you can be a victim of these accidents, even though the accident may well be someone else’s fault. For instance if the floor was wet and slippery and there was no board to inform the public, it is then the fault of the supermarket authorities and they should be held responsible for the injury claim. In such a case the victim must make sure to record his accident in the store accident book. The victim must make sure that the accident was recorded truthfully.

Another common form of accident is tripping over an object or tripping over an irregular footpath. Many times in a supermarket there are objects lying on the floor which may lead to tripping over and getting hurt or the pavement was had potholes or was uneven. In such cases you can file a complaint and ask for compensation from the government or the authority responsible for the construction work. It is important to inform about your condition to avoid any future mishap. Your statement of complaint can save many others from getting injured.

The law has special provisions for the accidents caused by slip, trip or a fall on the land occupied by an owner. The accident can be just a minor mishap or a major terrible accident. But it is the responsibility and right of the victim to lodge a complaint and claim for compensation. Such cases are heard in higher courts such as the House of Lords because of their complexity. If you had no fault in the accident then only you are eligible to make a claim.

But before taking any legal action you must make sure that you have a record of the accident. It is always considered wise to do so and remember to take pictures if possible. Gather witnesses and collect their statements and addresses. Keep your medical bills safely and take the doctors statement and evidence. All these aspects will make your case stronger and help you in consolidating you point.

The next step would be to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible as there are time restrictions to deal with the compensation claim. Always remember that a claim for a personal injury can only be heard in a court within a span of three years of occurring of the accident. If you have taken care of all these aspects the rest will be handled by the solicitors who will help you in getting the compensation claim. You can use the money from the claim to pay your medical expenses and it will help you to get your life back on track.

Obviously compensation claims can be very complicated and it would be unwise to attempt to pursue a claim without professional assistance which should be provided by a solicitor with expertise in this field. Excalibur Solicitors is a specialist personal injury practice dealing with all types of injury claims such as road accidents, accidents at work, accidents in public places, medical negligence. If you have been injured in the last three years and require advice on your potential compensation claim we can provide a free legal assessment of your case if you complete our Application Form. We operate on a "No Win No Fee" basis at no cost to you.

The information in this article is designed to provide general information only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, it does not constitute legal or other professional advice.