Anyone who owns or manages a public space — a business, landlord or local council — has a legal duty to keep visitors and pedestrians reasonably safe. If a failure to do so led to your accident, we can help you claim compensation.
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common accidents people experience — often caused by a spilled liquid, a damaged pavement, poor lighting or an unmarked hazard. Most of the time people escape unhurt, but where an injury results, you may be entitled to compensation.
Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957, anyone who owns, manages or controls a property owes a duty of care to lawful visitors. For public pavements and roads, local authorities also have a statutory duty under the Highways Act 1980 to maintain safe surfaces. Our solicitors will identify exactly who was responsible and pursue your claim against them.
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Most slip, trip and fall accidents fall into one of the following categories, whether they happen in a shop, workplace or public space.
Accidents caused by spillages, cleaning without warning signage, or untreated ice on business or public premises.
Trips caused by cracked, sunken or poorly maintained pavements and kerbs, often the responsibility of the local council.
Falls in poorly lit corridors, car parks or stairwells, or where walkways are blocked by stock, cables or debris.
Injuries caused by broken steps, loose flooring, worn carpets or handrails that fail to meet a reasonable standard of safety.
Depending on where your accident happened, a claim may be brought against a shop or business, a landlord, a local authority, or a private property owner. We'll investigate the hazard, establish who was responsible for maintaining the area, and pursue compensation on your behalf.
Getting started is simple — here's what happens once you contact us.
Tell us how and where your accident happened, and the injuries you suffered. We'll advise honestly on whether you're likely to have a claim.
We help you gather photographs of the hazard, incident report records, CCTV footage and witness details to support your claim.
We establish who was responsible for the property or pavement — whether a business, landlord or local council — and notify them of your claim.
We negotiate a fair settlement reflecting your injury and losses, on a No Win No Fee basis, with court action available if needed.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about your accident, and find out whether you're entitled to make a claim.
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