Have you experienced a slip or trip at work that resulted in an injury? Whether you suffered greatly or acquired a small injury, you could be eligible to claim compensation.
Our accident-at-work lawyers are here to help you throughout the entire process, so you can finally gain the justice you deserve.
What is Included in a Workplace Slips, Trips, and Falls claim?
Slips at work can happen to any worker in any type of environment. Whether there are exposed cables in the office, a range of obstacles and obstructions at a construction site, or a spill was left unattended at your workplace, these all pose a risk to your safety.
Many people think that they can only claim for falls from heights or in dangerous workplace settings, but even a small fall can lead to a serious injury or even a fatality. If you’ve experienced a slip, trip, or fall at work, then you may be able to make a claim with us.
At TDP Solicitors, we help hundreds of employees across the UK understand their rights, gather evidence, and pursue fair redress for workplace injuries, ranging from minor sprains to serious fractures.
Your employer has a duty to protect you from hazards under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Failure to uphold this duty, whether due to negligence or poor workplace management, can result in legal action.
This involves failing to provide a safe working environment, conduct regular risk assessments, and take sensible precautions to prevent accidents. Common examples of workplace falls include:
- No warning signs for wet floors
- Poorly lit corridors, stairways, and car parks
- Uneven or damaged flooring
- Walkway obstructions, such as trailing cables or clutter
- Spills or leaks left untreated
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Am I Eligible to Make a Workplace Slips and Trips Claim?
If your accident happened at work during working hours and you can prove that your employer is at fault, then you should be eligible to claim.
Even if you were partly at fault, such as ignoring instructions, you may still be entitled to claim compensation; UK law allows for contributory negligence, which means compensation can still be awarded but may be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility.
You will need to be able to prove that an injury was caused or contributed to by the work-related accident. This could include the following:
- Sprains and strains
- Fractures or broken bones
- Cuts and lacerations
- Bruises
- Back and spinal injuries
- Head injuries
- Hip and pelvic injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Facial injuries and dental damage
- Psychological trauma
In order to be successful with your claim, you will need to provide evidence of any injuries, such as medical records, proof of time off work, CCTV footage, witness statements, images at the site of the incident and work accident logs.
Our lawyers will be able to assist you in collecting any evidence and advise you on the best steps throughout the whole slips and trips claims process.
While compensation won’t undo the pain and damage caused, it can be used to cover medical and travel expenses, damage to personal belongings, payments for care and assistance (whether from family or hired carers), and loss of earnings.
Is There a Time Frame to Claim?
Workplace accident claims typically need to be made within the first 3 years after the accident occurred or from the date you realised an injury or condition was related to the incident.
Exceptions apply for children (who have until their 21st birthday to make a claim) or those lacking mental capacity.
If you’re making a personal injury claim on behalf of a loved one who has suffered a fatal injury from the accident, then you have up to three years from their death to claim, or from the date the fatality was linked to the incident.
How Serious Does the Injury Need to be to Claim?
What matters most when involved in a work-related accident is determining fault and assessing the resulting loss.
Even if you suffered from a minor injury, you can put forth a claim if it caused you to take any time off work or suffer from ongoing symptoms.
Injury goes beyond the physical damage; many people can be left traumatised from an accident, affecting how they go about their daily lives. For this reason, any psychological impact will be taken into account when assessing the impact of the accident on your well-being.
How TDP Solicitors Can Help You
Are you ready to finally receive justice for a workplace fall?
Our accident-at-work solicitors at TDP are here when you’re ready to talk. We will provide you with clear, straightforward, and unbiased advice with a no-win, no-fee agreement, so you won’t have to spend a penny if you don’t win.
You’ll receive a free consultation, during which we will ask you a few questions about the incident and let you know whether you’re eligible to make a claim. After this, we’ll gather all the evidence, handle any documents, and liaise on your behalf.
We will advocate for you to the best of our ability and press for interim payments to be made to you during the claim process to help with any medical costs in the meantime.
Contact us on 0151 242 5111 and speak to one of our dedicated handlers to find out how much fall-at-work compensation you’re entitled to.