Slips, trips and falls happen unexpectedly and can occur anywhere – on stairways, uneven or wet floors, cracked footpaths or in places with inadequate lighting. Injuries from slipping, tripping or falling can range from bruising and lacerations to sprains, strains or broken bones, to serious back, neck or head injuries. Some are catastrophic.

As personal injury specialists, CAPA LAW Solicitors can help you or a loved one claim compensation for injuries suffered as a result of an incident involving a slip, trip or fall. Parents may also claim on behalf of an injured child.

Slips, trips and falls in a public place

Slips, trips and falls often fit within the category of claim known as a ‘public liability claim’ which typically refers to a claim made for compensation for any accident arising other than at a workplace or from a road traffic accident.

In the United Kingdom, a common law duty of care exists for individuals and organisations to prevent foreseeable harm to others in a public space. If an accident occurs because of the negligence of either someone else or an organisation that owed you a duty of care, for example, a local authority, or the occupier/owner of a shop or restaurant, then you could be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation against the party responsible.

You may have been injured in a public place such as on a pavement, a park or a playground. You could have suffered injury when attending an event such as a concert, wedding, or amusement park.  An injury on business premises such as shops, bars, restaurants or cinemas may also give rise to a claim.

Slips, trips and falls in the workplace

Slips and trips are the most common cause of workplace injury. On average, they account for over a third of all major injuries and can lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from heights or into machinery. In such cases, you may be entitled to make a work accident claim.

How can we help?

Over the years, our lawyers have successfully won claims for clients for a range of accidents involving slips, trips and falls, negligent construction/maintenance work, hazardous public areas, food poisoning and dog bites.

We will discuss the circumstances of your accident, carry out investigations to assess the strength of making a claim, assess any possible defences that could be raised and support you throughout the legal process.

​CAPA LAW Solicitors Liverpool accepts claims on a No Win No Fee basis, which are dealt with by a qualified solicitor. If you have been injured from slipping, tripping or falling in a public place or at work and wish to make a claim, even if you are unsure of your rights, contact CAPA LAW Solicitors on 0151 662 0345 or email: [email protected].