{"id":13984,"date":"2013-10-17T10:34:05","date_gmt":"2013-10-17T09:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=13984"},"modified":"2013-10-17T10:34:05","modified_gmt":"2013-10-17T09:34:05","slug":"slipping-accident-claims-from-leaks-injury-lawyers-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2013\/10\/17\/slipping-accident-claims-from-leaks-injury-lawyers-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Slipping Accident Claims from Leaks – Injury Lawyers Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"slippingI imagine that one of the last things you expect when you’re out and about is to suddenly come crashing to the ground due to slipping on a substance on the floor. The embarrassment alone is bad enough, never mind the devastating injuries you can end up with.<\/p>\n

So what is your entitlement when it comes to claiming for personal injury compensation if you slip on a substance that has leaked on the floor? Say, in a shop \/ supermarket, or a restaurant perhaps?
\n<\/p>\n

Your Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n

In any given public place, the law that applies is normally the Occupiers Liability Act<\/strong>. This imposes a duty on the person(s) in control of a premises to take all reasonable steps to ensure a person is not injured when visiting their premises.<\/p>\n

Now, when it comes to spillages, the person you are claiming from will often try and defend the claim if they can show they have a system of inspection for cleaning that is seen as reasonable. But what about leaks?<\/p>\n

The “take all reasonable steps<\/strong>” approach still applies, and it’s about knowledge of the problem. If a supermarket knew that their fridges were on the blink and were leaking liquid, they need to take rapid action to ensure no one is hurt. If a crate of product leaks, the same applies. So it’s all about whether they ought to have known about the situation and therefore failed to act on it.<\/p>\n

Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Evidence in a case like this can be crucial. CCTV footage is potentially your biggest friend as it could prove how long a problem has existed for. Previous incidents may also be useful. If a roof is known to leak in times of heavy rainfall, and nothing is done about it because it doesn’t rain that heavily that often, I’d say that’s not reasonable. A previous issue is known, and steps must be taken to stop a hazard from forming.<\/p>\n

100% Compensation<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a case like this, we should be able to offer you a full 100% compensation agreement<\/a>, so call now for free and friendly advice on 0800 634 75 75<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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