Tripping Accident in Durham
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A simple trip 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 trip and suffer an injury, can I claim compensation?
If you trip 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 trip over a broken or unlevel paving slab, 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 tripped in the shop. Can I claim?
Ensuring visitors’ safety extends beyond structural maintenance of the floor or pavement. If you trip over a box left in the entrance to a shop, or trip on threadbare carpet in an office, you may well have a claim.
How much can I claim for a trip?
Compensation is determined by the injuries you suffer, not by the cause of the accident. Thus, someone who tripped 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 Claim Lawyers in Durham
If you have suffered an injury which wasn’t your fault, you should consult a specialist personal injury lawyer. The effects of an injury can be wide ranging and more than your legal rights are involved in determining your eligibility for, and amount of, compensation. For this reason, a lawyer requires a combination of legal and medical expertise, and most personal injury lawyers will have built up a list of useful contacts and barristers’ chambers to call on when specialist advice is required.How can I recognise a specialist personal injury lawyer?
In the first instance, check that your lawyer’s firm includes lawyers who are accredited members of the two principle legal bodies in this field; the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIC) and the Law Society’s personal injury panel. You should also ask if they have lawyers who belong to associations for the specific injury your claim is about – for example the Spinal Injuries Association or the Headway Panel.
You should also ask your lawyer about their record in personal injury claims. Can they give you any case histories of successful claims similar to yours?
How can I pay the lawyer’s bills for my personal injury claim?
With the exception of medical negligence, legal aid is generally no longer available for personal injury claims. This means you will have to agree payment with the lawyer yourself. Fortunately, lawyers are able to act on a Conditional Fee (“No Win, No Fee”) basis. This means your lawyer bears the cost of the claim until you have been awarded compensation. Depending on the type of agreement you have, your lawyer will then either claim his fees from your opponent, or take a percentage of your compensation as a “success fee”.
Will my lawyer charge me for costs if I lose my personal injury claim?
Before agreeing to work on a conditional fee basis, a competent personal injury lawyer will assess the merits of the claim. If you and your lawyer decide to proceed you may have to take out an insurance policy to cover both your and your opponent’s lawyers’ fees in the event that you lose your claim.