{"id":6391,"date":"2011-03-15T09:55:39","date_gmt":"2011-03-15T08:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=6391"},"modified":"2011-03-15T09:55:39","modified_gmt":"2011-03-15T08:55:39","slug":"slipping-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2011\/03\/15\/slipping-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Slipping Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"You\u2019ve probably seen the adverts in the past where people have slipped on a wet floor and caused themselves an injury. The idea of slipping on a dangerous floor has even become the punch line of many jokes for those that either don\u2019t understand or misconceive the concept of claiming for compensation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have slipped over and injured yourself in a premises owned by someone else, you may have a claim for compensation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ultimately, an injury from a slipping accident is not a nice thing to endure. In fact, it can be the cause of serious injury <\/em><\/strong>– which is why the rules and regulations are in place to ensure owners take proper responsibility for their premises.
\n<\/p>\n

A regular and thorough system of inspection<\/em><\/strong> should firstly be in place to ensure all areas are checked and maintained to prevent any hazards occurring. If any are spotted, the slipping hazard, whether it\u2019s a wet floor, an article of fruit, or any other material that causes the surface to become slippery, should be resolved with appropriate as a matter of urgency. \u00a0Clearing any article \/ material that is causing a slip hazard, cordoning off, or the placement of wet floor signs are the common actions to take.<\/p>\n

If a floor is being cleaned, it\u2019s likely to cause a dangerous slipping hazard<\/em><\/strong>. If the floor needs to be cleaned at a time where the public will have access to the premises, cordons and \/ or visible and plentiful warning signs should be in place to prevent anyone becoming a victim to the slipping hazard<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In times when a floor is likely to become slippery, say, in a nightclub, or at the entrance of a premises during a period of rainfall, action still must be taken. Having a sound inspection regime in place or appropriate warning signs should prevent anyone from becoming hurt<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So, what happens if you are the victim of a slipping accident that was not your fault? Firstly, ensure the incident is reported<\/em><\/strong> to the appropriate person. Seek medical attention<\/em><\/strong> and, if possible, exchange details with any potential witnesses.<\/p>\n

As soon as you have sought medical attention, speak to an expert injury lawyer<\/a><\/em><\/strong> about your prospects for claiming. Unfortunately, injuries from slipping accidents can be rather severe; leaving you with injuries ranging from whiplash, to soft tissue and muscular injuries, to broken bones<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Enlist the help and expertise of a quality personal injury lawyer<\/a><\/em><\/strong> working on a Genuine No Win No Fee<\/a><\/em><\/strong> basis. This means, whether your claim wins or loses, you never pay a penny<\/em><\/strong>. A Genuine No Win No Fee also means that you always receive 100% of any compensation<\/em><\/strong> awarded to you. As a proper firm of Injury Lawyers<\/a> ourselves, we never make any deductions<\/em><\/strong> from our client\u2019s compensation<\/a>. In fact, we specifically limit our legal fees in writing<\/em><\/strong>, meaning we cannot charge you<\/em><\/strong> a penny; even if we wanted to (which of course we wouldn\u2019t!)<\/p>\n

For more information on claiming for compensation<\/a>, feel free to get in touch. It\u2019s common to be nervous and unsure in these sorts of circumstances<\/em><\/strong>; I can assure you there are thousands of people who have been in your situation before<\/em><\/strong>, and they have successfully accessed the compensation they deserve<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, with a quality injury lawyer, you are entitled to private medical care at no costs to you whether the claim wins or loses<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 so in the worst case scenario you can still receive some treatment and care to help you back on your road to recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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