{"id":9785,"date":"2012-05-18T11:06:09","date_gmt":"2012-05-18T10:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=9785"},"modified":"2012-05-18T11:06:09","modified_gmt":"2012-05-18T10:06:09","slug":"slip-on-wet-floor-accident-compensation-claims-lawyers-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2012\/05\/18\/slip-on-wet-floor-accident-compensation-claims-lawyers-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Slip on Wet Floor Accident Compensation Claims \u2013 Lawyers Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/logo-300x110.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"110\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-9844\" \/>I can\u2019t tell you how many cases we deal with that relate to what people might call \u201cstereotypical accidents\u201d &#8211; the main one of course being <strong>slipping on a wet floor<\/strong>! But this type of accident can caused injuries that can be very painful and debilitating, not to mention to extremely embarrassing and panic worthy.<\/p>\n<p>These claims are mainly associated with poorly maintained floors, such as staff mopping the floor with excess amounts of water, or failing to put down wet floor signs, or just plain old spillages. The most common places for accidents like this to occur are usually <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/supermarket-accident-claims.php\">supermarkets<\/a>, the workplace, or any public building. There is a legal obligation to have warnings of when such hazards are present, such as wet floor signs that should be shown to make people walking near the hazard aware of any danger.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people wonder if you can really claim for slipping on a wet floor, as it\u2019s mainly associated with tongue in cheek humor &#8211; but <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU CAN!<\/span><\/strong> The majority of cases such as those in supermarkets and other public building can be claimed under <strong>Occupiers Liability Act<\/strong>. This law is supposed to ensure that the owner or proprietor ensures to keep their property a safe environment for the public.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nThis is supposed to be upheld by the owner or proprietor by them ensuring regular supervision and maintenance is taken place to prevent any accidents from occurring. For example, regular patrols on aisles in a supermarket, at the entrances to buildings, and any other place the public would have access to is the most common way to prevent such accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Injuries sustained in accidents like these can range from cuts and bruises to broken arms or legs \u2013 or even a cracked skull and serious head trauma depending on the surface you fall on. The most common injuries occur as a result of instincts &#8211; for example fracturing your arm as a result of bracing for impact by sticking your arms out to the floor.<\/p>\n<p>Have you had an accident as a result of slipping on a wet floor? Why not give our friendly team a call for a free, no obligatory chat on 0800 643 75 75. For 100% no win no fee <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/personal-injury-claims.php\">personal claims<\/a>, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch &#8211; we are here to help you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I can\u2019t tell you how many cases we deal with that relate to what people might call \u201cstereotypical accidents\u201d &#8211; the main one of course being slipping on a wet floor! 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