Tripping Accident in East Ayrshire
Don't delay. Start your claim NOW!
Just tell us your name and telephone number and we will call you.
We'll give you a fair and honest assessment of your claim with no strings attached.
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 Law in East Ayrshire
What rights do I have under personal injury law?
If you have suffered an injury which wasn’t mainly your fault, the law says you are entitled to compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. You may also gain compensation for loss of earnings and additional expense incurred due to the injury.
Who does the law say is responsible if I suffer personal injury?
Personal injury law has established a duty of care on the part of people, companies and organisations to ensure they do everything reasonably possible to avoid causing injury to others. As examples, if land owners allows the public access to their property, they should ensure that walkways are adequately maintained. Shopkeepers should keep aisles clear of objects shoppers might trip over, and clean up spillages promptly to prevent slips. When playing sports, the law expects people to behave responsibly and not inflict injury on others. There is also specific employment law which lays down the duties of employers to minimise the risk of personal injury.
What is the basis for a personal injury law claim?
If your injury claim is to succeed, the law says you must be able to prove “on the balance of probabilities” that your injury is due to negligence by another party. Note that this 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, you may then be able to win compensation under the law.
How much compensation can I win under personal injury law?
Amounts are determined by legal decision 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 from case law in personal injury claims. Information is given on this site under individual types of injury.