It is not uncommon for people to experience slips and falls in public places which can often lead to serious back, neck or head injuries. For some, full recovery can take months or even years. If you have been injured off the back of a slip and fall, recovering medical expenses and financial losses attributed to your personal injury may be possible.
What is a slip and fall claim?
A slip and fall claim is a legal compensation claim. You may decide to make a slip and fall claim if you were injured in a public place and it happened because of the property owner or occupier’s negligence.
Where are slip and fall injuries likely to occur?
Slip and fall injuries can occur in many places you may commonly visit on a day to day basis, such as:
- Supermarkets and shops
- Your workplace
Restaurants and cafes - Theme parks, gyms, sports centres
- Universities and schoolyards
- Carparks
What is Public Liability Insurance?
Public Liability insurance is designed to provide protection for the property owner or occupier in the event a customer, supplier or a member of the public brings a claim against the property owner or occupier due to them being injured or sustaining property damage as a result of the property owner or occupier’s negligent business activities.
What do you have to prove to win a Slip and Fall Compensation claim?
You must be able to show the following :
What is covered in slip and fall payout?
You can claim different types of compensation, including:
What are the injuries that may be endured from a slip or fall?
Making a successful claim to cover your slip and fall
You must be able to show evidence to prove your loss. Evidence can take many forms and may include:
- Accident records
- Photographs of the accident site
- Photographs of your injuries
- Medical records
- Doctors’ reports
- Witness statements and contact details
- Invoices or receipts for any injury-related medical expenses (or other expenses)
- Proof of income, including wage records and tax returns
- Emails, letters, or other communications between you and the property owner or occupier
What should you do if you had a slip and fall?
- Take photographs of the injury, what caused your accident, and the location where the injury occurred
- Write down what happened to you
- Look for CCTV cameras covering the accident scene
- Report your injury to the property owner or occupier as soon as possible
- Record the contact details of any witnesses
- Seek medical treatment and explain to your doctor how you were injured
- Keep any medical record of your injury. This includes appointment dates, medical certificates and x-rays
- Recording any expenses or lost wages due to your injuries
- Contact Jameson Law, we’ll be able to answer your questions, help you consider your options, and advise if you may have a claim.
