TRIP AND SLIP ACCIDENT CLAIMS
Trip and Slip Accident Claims
Some people would argue that to claim "compensation" for injuries sustained by "slipping or tripping" is an example of the "compensation culture" at its worst.
However if it is you who has suffered from a broken ankle or wrist etc. and who has lost earnings through time off work or missed a holiday that has been paid for you would not consider that to be trivial!
All organisations owe a duty of care to insure that premises or places to which the public have access (including the public highway) are in a safe condition for public use.
The fact that such organisation has failed in its duty and you have suffered any injury as a result may well lead to you being entitled to compensation.
What should I do if I have been involved in a slipping/tripping accident?
- Ask for the contact details of any (preferably independent) witnesses who saw the incident.
- If possible take photographs (it is amazing how often the threat of a claim prompts speedy repairs!)
- Seek medical attention (and explain how your injuries occurred).
- Keep a record of related losses (prescription charges, loss of holidays, damaged clothes etc.)
How can I claim?
George Ide, Phillips Personal Injury Lawyers have been involved in trip and slip accident claims since the 1970's and have a wealth of experience. Now most claims are funded on a "...no win no fee" basis legally described as "Conditional Fee Agreement" (CFA). At the outset CFA's had a bad press with some unscrupulous operators exploiting claimants. We at George Ide, Phillips have an "ethical" policy and ensure that whether your claim is for a whiplash, broken bones, spinal injury or brain injury or other more serious injuries you make no payment of any sort and will receive 100% of your compensation if your claim in successful. If your claim is unsuccessful you will pay nothing and your opponent's costs will be covered by insurance.
What else can George Ide, Phillips do for me?
1. Physiotherapy
Injuries often benefit from early treatment by way of physiotherapy. We may be able to assist you in sourcing private physiotherapy on a credit basis. If no comparable service is available from the NHS in your area.
2. Private Medical Care
It may be that as a result of your accident you require some medical procedure in respect of which the NHS waiting list is lengthy. In certain circumstances it may be possible for us to assist you in obtaining such treatment on a private basis.
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