Slip And Trip

When it comes to accidents at work, slip and trip accidents are among the most common causes of accidents and injury. The nature of the accident means that it can lead numerous different types of injury and of varying severity which, in turn, means that a slip or trip accident can also lead to a range of compensation payment scales. The slip and trip accident may sound innocuous but the reality is that they can cause serious problems for the sufferer, both in the short term and long.

Causes of the slip and trip can vary but accidents and spillages appear near the top of the list of most likely causes. Obstructions left in walkways and passages are also a common cause. If flooring is in a state of disrepair or hasn’t been fitted properly, leaving a potential hazard, then this too can cause you to trip and fall.

In order to successfully claim compensation for a slip and trip accident at work you need to be able to prove negligence. For example, simply falling over in the workplace does not necessarily constitute a personal injury claim unless there was a reason for the fall and it is possible to prove that somebody is negligent and therefore responsible for your fall. If you have fallen at work and it was somebody else’s fault, though, then you may be entitled to personal injury compensation.

In order to aid the case you should report your slip or trip to somebody within your workplace. There should be a health and safety representative that you can report incidents too and there should be an accident book for you to sign. If possible you should gather evidence too, such as a photograph of the area that you fell. Most mobile phones now have cameras as standard and if you’re not carrying a digital camera then this should prove good enough.

If you have suffered a slip or trip accident at work then contact Mayiclaim today by calling 0800 756 7774 or completing our claim form. A qualified solicitor will contact you about your claim and about our no win no fee service.