Falling and tripping accidents are common, but constitute a significant cause of personal injury. Falling and tripping accidents can happen to anyone, and for any number of reasons.
You might slip on a damp floor, trip over a prominent or broken paving stone or fall off a bike.
Whilst many incidents of falling and tripping accidents occur because of our own lack of awareness or attention, many falling and tripping accidents also occur because of the negligence on behalf of another person or third party (often an employer) making them liable for the negligence which occurred.
If a third party is liable for causing you a personal injury in a falling or tripping accident, you may be able to make a successful claim for personal injury compensation.
Negligence or not negligence – how do I know?
In a falling or tripping accident, liability usually rests with the occupier or body responsible or who owns the land or is responsible for the area or item which caused a person to sustain a personal injury.
For example if, while walking along a pavement, you trip over a prominent paving stone it is likely that the local council will be the occupier or body responsible. If a section of board topples onto you as you walk past a construction site, the chances are that liability for any injuries which follow will rest with the site occupier or owner.
How can I claim for personal injury compensation?
If your trip or falling accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you could make a claim for personal injury compensation.
To find out if your claim for personal injury compensation in a tripping and falling accident could be successful, contact Legal Advice Helpline today on 0800 612 3042 and let us help you find an expert personal injury solicitor who can advise you on the prospects of bringing a successful claim for your falling and tripping accident.