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Slip and fall accidents are among some of the most common types of personal injury cases. These accidents can lead to long term consequences and can result in unexpected medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress.

If you slipped or fell as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation for a slip and fall injury. A professional slip and fall lawyer from our team at Beacon Law can offer legal advice and assist you in getting the compensation you are entitled to.

Common accidents that lead to slip and fall claims

A slip and fall lawyer from our team can deal with a variety of claims. Some of the most common types of slips and trip claims that we deal with include:

What should I do following a slip and fall accident?

There are a number of steps you should try to take after a slip and fall accident. These include:

  • Reporting the accident to the person responsible for your accident – if your accident happens in a public place, you should inform a member of staff. Staff should always record details of the incident in their accident book. You are entitled to a copy of the entry which will provide you with proof that the accident occurred.
  • If there were any witnesses around at the time of your accident, find out if they are happy to provide you with their details so we can contact them for witness statements.
  • Taking photographs of the accident scene and your injury if possible.
  • Seek medical attention for your injury. This is important to manage the pain which can arise from the injury but can also be used as evidence of the injury you sustained.
  • Trying to note down exactly what happened as soon as possible so that you do not forget important details of how and when the accident happened. This information may also be used to report the incident to a local authority.

Slip and fall claims process

During your initial consultation, a slip and fall lawyer from our team will provide you with legal advice about personal injury claims and will inform you about the relevant limitation rules.

Our solicitors will then ask you for details about your accident and the initial injuries that were suffered as a result. This will help our injury lawyers to assess the likelihood of your claim being successful.

During these initial stages of your claim for compensation for a slip and fall injury, it is vital that you gather the relevant evidence to support your claim. Relevant evidence may include CCTV footage of the incident, medical records, accident books, photographs of your injuries, and witness statements.

Your solicitor may also ask that you undergo an official medical examination in order to receive medical reports about the injuries that you have sustained. These medical reports will provide vital medical evidence of the nature and extent of your injuries. Even if you have received other medical care prior to starting your claim, a more thorough medical assessment may still be needed to produce detailed, accurate, and reliable medical reports.

If we think that your slip and fall claim would be likely to succeed, we will offer a no win, no fee basis; if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay any legal fees.

What are the time limits for a slip and fall claim?

Before starting your claim, it is important to note that there are strict time limits on personal injury claims. From the date of the accident that caused the injuries, the injured party will have 3 years to commence proceedings for claiming compensation.

It must be noted, however, that there are some exceptions to this rule:

For example, if the injured person was under the age of 18 at the time of the incident, they have until their 21st birthday to make their compensation claim. In the meantime, provided that the claimant is still under the age of 18, a litigation friend such as a parent, guardian, or close family member could claim compensation on their behalf.

Another exception to the 3 year time limit occurs when the claimant who has suffered an injury does not have the mental capacity to begin their accident claim. Rather than being limited to making a claim within 3 years from the date of the incident, the claimant is entitled to begin their compensation claim at any moment in time once they regain the mental capacity to do so.

How much compensation could I receive?

It is difficult to determine the exact amount of compensation you will receive for your slip and fall claim from the outset, as each case is unique. Therefore, the exact value of your claim can only be determined on a case-by-case basis when sufficient evidence has been provided to allow us to value your injuries.

Compensation for a slip and fall claim is typically split into two sections: general damages and special damages.

 

General Damages

General damages refer to the compensation you will receive for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity. “Loss of amenity” is the legal term that refers to the impact that your accident or injury has had on your quality and enjoyment of life.

General damages are calculated according to Judicial College Guidelines, which are used by all personal injury lawyers when making a personal injury compensation calculation. Your personal injury solicitor will need to obtain all the required medical evidence in order to give a valuation of your general damages.

 

Special Damages

Special damages refer to the financial losses incurred as a direct result of your accident. Some examples of special damages include:

  • Travel and transportation costs – this can be for travelling to and from medical appointments.
  • Medical costs – this can include medical expenses, such as medication and consultation fees, and costs for long term treatment, such as physiotherapy or counselling.
  • Loss of earnings – you should be able to claim for loss of income compensation if you needed to take long periods of time off work as a result of the accident.

It is very important to keep all receipts and invoices for your special damages, as they will be required to prove your financial loss.

How can Beacon Law assist?

Beacon Law are a law firm of specialist personal injury solicitors. We have helped many of our clients with slip and fall claims to get the best possible outcome for their case.

We have years of experience in assisting those who have experienced all types of injuries. We deal with personal injury claims on a daily basis and have vast experience in injury-related cases.

You can request an initial consultation by completing the online help form, and an experienced solicitor will contact you to discuss your case. Alternatively, you can call us on 0330 1332 857, and we will be happy to assist you with your query.

Beacon Law are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. To find out about our no win, no fee funding options, have a look at the funding section on our website.

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Last Updated on December 4, 2024 by Stacey