Don’t Slip Up…Claim Compensation for a Trip
The harsh winter we have had in Britain this year has seen an influx to our hospitals of people injured by slips and falls. Some hospitals reported an increase of up to 50% in the treatment of fractures during the period. The recent abundance of snow and ice has made conditions under foot treacherous, causing even the most sure-footed ones amongst look like bambi on ice. Not withstanding the recent arctic conditions, even the least clumsy of us has at one time or another suffered the indignity of descending onto our backsides at an unexpected moment. Most of us simply get up looking sheepish and dust ourselves down. Unfortunately though some slips and falls can cause serious personal injuries such as broken and fractured limbs. Injuries such as these can lead to victims being unable to work and hence suffering financial implications. While many of us assume that we only have ourselves to blame, this is simply not the case. The authorities and landlords of public spaces and buildings have a legal duty to ensure that those places are safe for the public to use. To claim compensation for a trip is therefore not a reward for falling, but just recompense for the inevitable financial costs caused by preventable injuries. An injury claim solicitor is invaluable in helping you through the process.
So when is a trip or slip not your fault? To put it simply, when the public surface slipped on is not safe. Some examples of these are:
- A wet and slippery surface which is not marked so with a sign.
- An instance where a defect in the pavement surface such as a raised paving slab causes personal injury.
Many people are put off from claiming their rightful compensation through fear of incurring financial expenses. Such claims though can be made on a no win no fee basis, where even in situations where your case is unsuccessful, you have no costs to pay. Speak to an injury claim solicitor today who will offer you free and confidential advice as well as guide you through the appropriate steps. At Ashley Ainsworth we have years of dealing with such cases and our experience and knowledge is second to none.
Ashley Ainsworth are professional personal injury solicitors with over 10 years experience.
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