Slip and Trip Injury Claim in Angus
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A simple slip can cause anything from very minor to serious injury, both physical and emotional. It is among the most common accidents of all, and can occur anywhere.
If I slip and suffer an injury, can I claim compensation?
If you slip due to someone else’s negligence, you can almost certainly claim. Land owners are legally responsible for your safety while you are on their property, and are expected to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety.
If you slip and injure yourself because you stumbled over a broken or loose surface, those responsible for maintaining the area concerned may well be liable on the grounds of negligence. This would be the land or building owner, local authority etc., depending on whether it is on public or private property.
I had a slip in the supermarket. Can I claim?
Ensuring visitors’ safety extends beyond structural maintenance of the floor or pavement. If you slip on a wet floor in a café, or slip on fruit dropped on the floor of a supermarket, you may well have a claim.
How much can I claim for a slip?
Compensation is determined by the injuries you suffer, not by the cause of the accident. Thus, someone who slipped and sustained a back injury would gain the same compensation as if they suffered an identical injury in a road accident, all other factors being equal. See details for specific injuries elsewhere on this site.
Personal Injury Litigation in Angus
How can I begin litigation for personal injury?
You should consult a solicitor who specialises in personal injury litigation straight away. You can fill in the form on this site to send us details of your claim. It really is that simple.
What is the process for personal injury litigation?
Your solicitor will first discuss your claim with you in some detail. He will then make a preliminary assessment of the chances of litigation succeeding. If you both decide to proceed, he will then conduct a more detailed investigation. He may take statements from you and others who are involved, obtain medical records and assessments, and seek expert medical opinions on the case. He will also collect evidence to show how the alleged negligence contributed to your injury.
Your solicitor will then assess the claim again and advise you on the strength of your case and how best to proceed. Depending on the cause of the injury, there may be several avenues for litigation. Most commonly, those responsible for the accident will be sued in civil court. The case will be heard by a judge who will decide liability and, if you win, make an award of compensation.
What do I have to prove to make personal injury litigation worthwhile?
If your litigation is to succeed, you must be able to prove “on the balance of probabilities” that your injury is due to negligence by another party. Note that this is a lesser degree of proof than a criminal case, and does not necessarily mean that you have to be entirely fault-free; you need only demonstrate that the other party is more than 50% responsible for your injury. If you can do this, a personal injury solicitor may well advise you proceed with litigation.
How much personal injury compensation can I win by litigation?
Amounts are determined on a case by case basis. In England and Wales, Judges have issued broad guideline figures for different types and degree of injury, laid down in the Judicial Studies Board Guidelines. This has been built up over the history of personal injury litigation. Information is given on this site under individual types of injury.