By Stephen Anderson. Last Updated 21st March 2024. Are you wondering whether you are eligible to make a claim for a fall, trip or slip? If you have been injured at work or in a public place due to negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
In this guide, we aim to provide you with information regarding slip, trip and fall claims. We will discuss the potential causes for a trip and fall, and the compensation you could be awarded for a successful claim. Furthermore, if you have been injured to due a slip and fall, a lawyer from our panel may be able to help you with your claim under a No Win No Fee agreement. We will discuss what this is in more detail later in this guide.
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- Can I Make A Claim For A Fall?
- How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Fall?
- What Injuries Could A Fall Cause?
- How To Prove Your Fall Injury Claim
- How Much Compensation For A Fall Can I Claim?
- Slip and Fall Lawyers – No Win No Fee
- Related Guides On How Much Compensation For A Fall You Could Claim
Can I Make A Claim For A Fall?
There are numerous scenarios where you are owed a duty of care by certain parties. Examples include:
- When at work – While at work, you are owed a duty of care by your employer, as established under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Employers need to take reasonable steps to protect their staff from harm while they are in the workplace and performing their duties.
- In public spaces – While you’re in a public area, such as a supermarket, you are owed a duty of care by the controller of that public space under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. Under this duty, the controller should take steps to help ensure the reasonable safety of those who visit the space.
If you have been injured in a fall following a slip or trip accident, you may be eligible to claim compensation if the following applies:
- Another party owed you a duty of care.
- This duty was breached.
- You were injured in a fall as a result of this breach.
You can contact our advisors for free today for more advice on your eligibility to claim or to ask about other related matters, such as the average payout for a slip and fall in the UK.
How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Fall?
Under the Limitation Act 1980, there is a three-year time limit to start a personal injury claim. This usually starts from the date of the incident that injured you. However, the time limit can work differently under some circumstances.
The time limit will be frozen indefinitely if the injured person lacks the mental capacity to start a claim on their own. A litigation friend could start a claim on their behalf while the time limit is frozen. If the injured party later regains their mental capacity and a fall injury claim hasn’t been made by a litigation friend, then the three-year time limit will start from the day of recovery.
If a child has been injured in a fall, then the time limit for starting a claim will be put on hold until the day they turn 18. A litigation friend could start a claim on the child’s behalf before their 18th birthday. Otherwise, the injured party will have three years to start their own fall injury claim once they turn 18 years old.
For more guidance regarding your eligibility to start a fall injury claim, please contact our advisors for free. They can also answer questions about other aspects of claiming, such as what the average payout for a slip and fall in the UK may be.
What Injuries Could A Fall Cause?
Falls could cause a variety of injuries, depending on the severity. Some examples could include (but are not limited to):
- Head or brain injuries
- Back injuries
- Hip fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Dental issues
However, this list is not exhaustive, so don’t worry if your injury is not shown here. You could still be able to make a viable claim if someone else’s negligence caused your fall injury.
This guide will look further into the compensation amounts that could be attached to your injuries. When calculating this, the impact on quality of life and lasting symptoms are always taken into account.
How To Prove Your Fall Injury Claim
To make a claim, you need to be able to prove that negligence on the part of another was the cause of your injuries.
To do this, you could start gathering evidence before speaking to a solicitor. Some examples of desirable evidence could include:
- Photographs of the accident or your injuries
- Medical reports
- Witness contact details for statements at a later date
- CCTV footage
- Accident report records
When putting your case together, a solicitor is likely to invite you for a medical appointment so that an independent healthcare professional can assess your injuries and any lasting impact they may have had. The findings of this assessment will be collected and used as key evidence in your claim.
How Much Compensation For A Fall Can I Claim?
We’re unable to provide you with the average payout for a slip and fall in the UK. This is because every claim is unique. Should your claim be successful, the amount you receive is based on aspects like the ones described below.
This section will explain the different heads of claim that could result in you receiving compensation for a slip and fall injury. Your general damages compensation is based on the pain, suffering and general negative impact of the injury. This will be calculated depending on factors such as the extent of the injury and if any permanent health issues have been caused.
The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) can provide you with a better idea of what you could receive for your injury. Solicitors and lawyers use this information to accurately calculate your claim alongside other evidence. You can find some of these compensation brackets below.
This information has been taken from the most up-to-date guidelines, published in April 2022. Please remember that these figures are not guarantees, as every claim is unique.
| Injury | Notes | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries Plus Special Damages | If you're claiming for a fall that has caused multiple serious injuries, then your potential payout may cover all injuries plus any related special damages, such as the cost of home care provisions. | Up to £150,000+ |
| Foot Injuries | (d) Severe - This includes injuries such as a fracture in both heels or feet where mobility is restricted. There may also be considerable pain, degloving, osteoporosis or other disability. | £41,970 to £70,030 |
| Foot Injuries | (e) Serious - This includes injuries that may have resulted in continuous pain, arthritis, and prolonged treatment with a possible need for surgery. | £24,990 to £39,200 |
| Back Injuries | (a) Severe (iii) - Fractures or lesions of the discs. This could result in severe pair and impaired agility despite treatment. | £38,780 to £69,730 |
| Back Injuries | (b) Moderate (ii) - The muscles and ligaments in the back have been frequently disturbed. This can cause backache may accelerate a pre-existing condition. | £12,510 to £27,760 |
| Wrist Injuries | (a) This includes injuries where there may be total loss of function in the wrist. | £47,620 to £59,860 |
| Wrist Injuries | (c) This includes injuries where the result is some form of permanent disability, with persisting pain. | £12,590 to £24,500 |
| Ankle Injuries | (b) Severe - This includes injuries that may require extensive treatment, such as plaster casts or pins. The injury could result in instability or severe inability to walk. | £31,310 to £50,060 |
| Ankle Injuries | (c) Moderate - This includes injuries such as fractures or ligament tears. Injuries may give rise to moderate disabilities such as walking issues. | £13,740 to £26,590 |
| Shoulder Injuries | (b) Serious - The lower part of the brachial plexus is damaged and the shoulder is dislocated. This causes pain in the neck and shoulder. | £12,770 to £19,200 |
If you’re claiming for a slip and fall injury, you may also be able to claim special damages. This can cover you for the financial losses caused by the injury. This can include:
- Loss of earnings
- Adjustments to your home
- Care costs
- Travel expenses
- Healthcare costs
As part of this, you could also claim for future losses that will be caused by the injury, if there are permanent or long-term health issues caused. You would need financial evidence to prove the value of these losses. Potential evidence can include receipts, invoices, payslips and bank statements.
Slip and Fall Lawyers – No Win No Fee
If you are considering making a personal injury claim, a slip and fall lawyer from our panel may be able to take on your claim under a No Win No Fee agreement. They may offer to take on your claim with a specific type of No Win No Fee agreement, such as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).
Generally, with a No Win No Fee agreement, you will not be required to pay any fees upfront to your solicitor. You will also not be required to pay them for their services if the claim fails. However, for successful slip, trip and fall claims, a legally capped success fee is paid to the solicitor. This amount will be taken directly from the compensation award.
For more information on slip and fall claims, or to be connected with one of the slip and fall lawyers on our panel, you can contact our advisors today. They could also potentially advise you on how much compensation for a fall you could claim.
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Related Guides On How Much Compensation For A Fall You Could Claim
Thank you for reading our guide on how much compensation for a fall you could claim. We hope you found it helpful. For more related guides, see below.
Broken Elbow Compensation Guide – A guide on how much compensation you could claim after suffering from a broken elbow.
Reporting Accidents in the Workplace – An article explaining why it is important to report your accidents in the workplace and how you can do this.
Broken Pelvis Personal Injury Guide – A guide detailing what you can do after an accident resulting in a broken pelvis.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – A charity that aims to reduce the number of accidental injuries through advice and guidance.
Fall Information and Prevention – An NHS guide to falls, who they could affect, and how they can be prevented.
As well as having information on how much compensation for a fall you could be owed, we also have some other guides you may find useful:
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- Public transport accidents
- How to make a public liability claim
- Making a claim against the council
- Claiming for a pothole injury
- Making a claim against a shop
- Accidents in a public park
- Cycling accident claims
- Claiming for injuries suffered while shopping
Thank you for reading our guide on how much compensation you could claim for a fall.
