Slips, Trips and Falls can happen to anyone.
What’s more, they can happen to anyone and can easily turn into more serious injuries, caused by another's negligence. If you believe you have been a victim of negligence that has caused you injury, then our Middlesbrough-based slip, trip and fall solicitors can help.
What’s more, they can happen almost anywhere – outside on a pavement, in a supermarket, restaurant, school, even in the office. If you’ve visited a public place where an accident happened, you may be entitled to slip compensation.
You may assume that as your injury was caused by an ‘accident,’ there is no one to take responsibility, this is not the case.
The occupier of the land or building has a duty to ensure that you’re safe and is responsible for your injuries if they’ve failed to take reasonable care. The issue as to what is and is not “reasonable” depends on the circumstances, and these claims are not always straightforward. Fortunately, at Atha & Co we have substantial experience in successfully negotiating slip, trip and fall claims of all sorts.
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We're local solicitors based in Middlesbrough who know the area, so if you've had an accident and been affected by a slip, trip or fall in the Tees Valley area, we'll help you to maximise your compensation claim.
What injuries can you claim for caused by a slip, trip or fall?
Injuries sustained by an accident such as a slip, trip or fall can range anywhere from a cut or bruise to increasingly more serious injuries such as concussion and brain injuries.
Am I eligible to make a slip, trip or fall compensation claim?
If you’re 18 and over and have been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident in the last 3 years then you may be entitled to compensation. You must also believe that your injury was caused due to the fault, or negligence of someone else.
You may have slipped on a wet floor in a shop, where there was no wet floor sign displayed, or even tripped over some loose wires in your workplace.
If you believe that you are entitled to some compensation, then get in touch with our expert personal injury solicitors.
What is Public Liability?
Public liability is insurance made to cover claims made by the general public. This could be a client, customer, supplier or member of the public. Businesses that come into contact with the public such as shops, restaurants and salons are more likely to have this sort of liability cover to ensure that if you have an injury while in contact with the business then they can compensate you for any injuries you may have suffered.
What are common incidents of public liability claims?
Walking around the shops, town centre or on the way back home or even crossing the road you may have had a slip, trip or fall that has caused you an injury. Uneven pavements, potholes or a wet floor with no caution signs in shops may have caused you to have an accident resulting in an injury that wasn’t your fault. At Atha & Co we have a highly experienced team of experts ready to help you make a claim if you believe you have been injured in public due to someone else’s negligence.
Is public liability a legal requirement?
All businesses and organisations in the UK are advised but not required to have public liability insurance. This is to cover personal injury claims, damage to personal property etc. This is to ensure that any compensation can be paid by their insurance company.
Does public liability cover for employees too?
Public liability does not cover for any accidents at work or employer liability. It also does not cover compensation claims made by employees for an injury they have suffered in the course of their work. To find out more about how Atha & Co can help you with Accident At Work Claims and Employer Liability Claims click here.
Is there a time limit to make a public liability claim?
There is a strict time limit as with all personal injury claims to issue a compensation claim. To make a claim it must be issued in court within three years from the date of the injury. This is a very strict rule with very few exemptions.
Here at Atha & Co our expert solicitors are always on hand to help so if you believe you have a claim don’t be afraid to get in touch with us. Start a claim today or call us on
01642 222 575 and we will be happy to assist you in your next steps to make a claim.
