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Claiming for a serious injury from a fall
We all suffer from small trips and falls over the course of our lives. In some cases, the consequences of a serious injury from a fall can be devastating.
A fall can induce pain and/or reduced mobility in any number of body parts, and the effects do not stop at physical damage. They can often provoke long-term mental health struggles as a result of the harm a serious injury can cause to your quality of life. While such incidents may not be reversible, compensation claims can often help to mitigate the impact on a victim’s life, providing recompense for the daily difficulties they now have to face.
A serious injury from a fall can arise in all manner of situations and environments, even in those where the risk is not overt. It is important to equip everyone with information regarding the actions they can take in the aftermath of such an unfortunate event.
Claim compensation for a roof accident
A roof accident can lead to serious injuries for people and workers alike, and you may be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Whether it’s a workplace compensation case, a claim against the occupier of a premises, or even a landlord, we may be able to help you. If you have been injured in an accident like this through no fault of your own, you could be owed thousands of pounds in compensation.
Here’s some quick advice for you about whether you may be able to make a claim when you have been injured from a roof issue. You can also speak to our team now for free, no-obligation advice by calling 0800 634 75 75.
How long does a claim take to settle?
We have often been asked by clients this question. How long does a claim take to settle? We can give you some guidance, but the answer isn’t so easy.
Firstly, we won’t “fob you off”. We know that there are some lawyers out there and some claims management companies that will say all sorts of things to try and secure a case. It’s impossible to know for certain how long a case could take, as there are too many things to consider. That being said, we can give you some guidance that can allow you to have an expectation of how long it may take.
It all depends on the individual circumstances of your personal injury legal case.
Fallen through a skylight at work? Claiming compensation
If you’ve fallen through a skylight during the course of your employment, you may be able to make a claim for workers’ personal injury compensation.
Health and safety at work regulations are numerous and they’re many. There can be a number of regulations that apply for employees working at height, and these should ensure that an accident never occurs.
However, as we know from many years of representing injured workers, the law isn’t always followed. When that happens, people are injured, and we can help them.
Fallen from height at a building site – advice
If you’ve fallen from height at a building site, you should know that you can be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.
This can be a common type of accident when it comes to construction sites injuries. It’s something that the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) is hot on when it comes to fines for employers and companies guilty of regulation breaches.
But fines aside, the victim who has fallen can be entitled to damages for any suffering and loss that has taken place, and here’s how we can help you.
Facts about Occupiers Liability claims
Under certain health and safety laws, occupiers of a premises must provide adequate protection for visitors to their land or premises. The duty is contained in the Occupiers Liability Act which covers visitors on land or in a premises.
An occupier is generally seen as someone who has the overall control of the land or premises. This could be the private owner of a building, or perhaps a landlord or tenant, or even a company who owns the building. Sometimes, another company can be placed in charge as well, and there are normally agreements in place for who is responsible for what.
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Slips, trips and falls at work – when can you claim?
In the workplace, we’re protected by the law which puts a duty on employers to provide a safe work environment for all employees. The Health and Safety Act 1974 imposes this legal duty because all employees deserve to be protected whilst working.
Unfortunately, workplace injuries are not uncommon.
Slip, trips and falls are extremely common and make up a large percentage of all work-related injuries. There are various other laws that further protect employees by putting rules in place to prevent specific injuries from happening in the first place. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 requires all employers to assess the workplace for any potential risks.
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NHS worker receives almost £8,000 in injury compensation for slip on wet floor
Slipping on a wet floor – we can tell you form vast years of experience that it’s not a comical accident to be laughed off or joked about. People have been seriously hurt from slipping on wet floors, and injured victims can be entitled to compensation for slip injuries suffered.
In this case, a cleaner had left the floor wet after using incorrect equipment to mop the floor. The unduly wet floor in a hospital ward put staff and patients at serious risk of injury, and our client was unfortunately the victim of an entirely foreseeable incident. Had they been assisting a patient at the time, the accident could have been far worse as well.
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Claimant awarded £4,000 for tripping over step on B&B entrance
The claimant tripped over a step in the entrance to the B&B, sustaining multiple injuries including spinal and hip injuries. A two-inch step at the B&B entrance which was made of black stone and not marked was an obvious hazard; but not a hazard noticeable by the unsuspecting public.
The claimant unfortunately tripped on the step and fell.
The incident was reported to the owner of the guesthouse and an attendance at A&E was required by the claimant after suffering pain in the neck, shoulder, chest, back, hip, knee and ankle area from the fall.
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The Injury Lawyers helps injured shopper take on Asda after painful slip
An aggrieved supermarket shopper contacted us for help with recovering financial compensation when she slipped in store and injured her knee.
Our client was shopping in the well-known supermarket chain when she slipped on a piece of vegetation on the floor. At first, Asda denied liability, but we were successful in persuading them to accept responsibility and pay compensation to our client.
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