Personal Injury Claim - Slip & Trip
What is a "Slip & Trip"?
If you have suffered a “slip and trip”, you might well need to find yourself a reliable personal injury attorney for your personal injury claim. "Slip and trip" is the term used to describe personal injuries that occur on someone else’s property, usually as a result of a flawed surface, a slippery floor or other dangerous conditions. These injuries happen most frequently in shopping centres, convenience stores or restaurants.
Slip and trip injuries are not always someone else’s legal responsibility. Owners of businesses or property are required by law to keep their premises in as safe a condition as possible from potential hazards to the general public. At the very least, owners or managers are required to warn the public of any potential danger they have either caused, are aware of, or believe could occur.
If these requirements are not met and you are injured on their property as a result of failure on their part to meet regulations, you may have a valid claim against the business owner or manager. Some examples of possible faults that might lead to a “slip and trip” injury include:
Failure to
- Clean up slippery surfaces
- Demarcate dangerous areas
- Remove obstructions from walkways
- Light an area adequately
- Repair holes and cracks in the pavement
- Put up railings or barriers
- Swiftly remove ice and slush, particularly excessive amounts
If you have suffered a “slip and trip” injury as a result of someone else’s fault, there are a few things to bear in mind:
- Firstly, take care to find proper medical attention. If not treated promptly, even minor injuries can become major problems. Keep your medical records for your case.
- If you can, take photographs and write down a detailed record of names, dates, numbers and witness information, as this will increase your chances of receiving adequate compensation.
- Refrain from discussing your case with anyone other than your personal injury lawyer. Don’t sign any documents relating to the accident under any circumstances unless you have discussed it with your personal injury attorney first.
For more information about whether you might have a personal injury claim, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our professional personal injury attorneys.