Slips and trips compensation

Slipping or tripping in a public place aside from being embarrassing, can be traumatic and painful in the long run. Slip and trips accidents can include instances where people have tripped because of loose paving slabs or slipped on a wet floor. As a result they sustained an injury which caused them pain and aggravation.

In such instances, you may have a case for compensation. Hiring yourself the services of a solicitor who specialises in compensation will be well placed to advise you as to whether you are entitled to compensation.

Although you can make a claim up to three years after the accident occurred, it is always best to claim as soon as possible. This is because evidence and witness statements are fresh in people’s minds. Your solicitor will have photographs and measurements taken of where your accident occurred so that a case can be built around the evidence.

You will also need to keep a record of any doctors or hospital visits, which you have had to undertake as a result of your trip or slip. Your slip or trip might have resulted in a loss of earnings so make a note of this too.

Collecting this information will give you a solid case to ensure that you get the maximum amount of compensation.