Slip, Trip and Fall Claims in Bristol

Slips, trips and falls can happen at any moment and if you have suffered an injury as a result, the effects can be devastating, both for you and your loved ones. If you have been injured as a result of a slip, trip or fall, and someone else was to blame, you may be able to claim compensation. At Lyons Solicitors, we can support you in making a slip, trip and fall claim, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Lyons Solicitors have specialist expertise with a wide range of personal injury claims, including slips, trips and falls. When we take on new work, we do not delegate, which means that all the slip, trip and fall claims we handle are addressed by highly experienced and qualified personal injury solicitors. This ensures that we offer the best possible service for each and every one of our clients.

The same slip, trip and fall solicitor will deal with your claim throughout the entire process. This helps to ensure continuity and the best possible service regardless of what your individual circumstances may be. If you need to get in touch with one of our personal injury solicitors, you can contact us over the telephone, by video conferencing, or in person and can arrange for out of hours or home visits where appropriate.

Our clients benefit from our ‘No Win, No Fee’ funding model. Taking this approach means that we can take on slip, trip and fall claims for clients who may be concerned about the prospect of losing money on a claim, or who have limited financial means.

We regularly help clients with potentially risky cases that other firms may not be willing to take on. We can also take on cases where other firms have not been able to secure the desired outcome or rejected a client’s claim in the first instance.

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Our slip, trip and fall solicitors in Bristol will take you through the entire claims process, advising what steps you will need to take to make sure that you access the compensation you deserve. Where appropriate, we can put you in touch with specialist rehabilitation experts and also arrange for a dedicated case manager to support you with specialist equipment and the day-to-day needs associated with your slip, trip and fall injury.

Our Personal Injury Claims team is led by partner Duncan Shaw. Duncan has more than 25 years of experience in representing clients with slip, trip and fall claims throughout England and Wales.

We have previously secured substantial amounts of compensation for slip, trip and fall claims in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, Chew Magna, and the wider Bristol area.

Our team will also work closely with our recommended and highly specialist barristers, taking every possible step to ensure your life returns to normal as far as possible.

Speak to us about slip, trip and fall injury claims in Bristol

We offer a free initial consultation where you can ask us any questions you might have about the slip, trip and fall injury compensation claims process.

To book a free initial consultation with our slip, trip and fall solicitors in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym or Chew Magna, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the ‘Ask us a Question’ form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call back.

Types of slip, trip and fall injury claims we can help you with

We can assist with all types of injuries that are the result of slip, trip, and fall accidents, including:

• Head or brain injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Bone fractures
• Neck injuries
• Internal injuries
• Facial injuries
• Chronic pain

To find out more about how we can help you with a slip, trip and fall claim in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, Chew Magna, and the wider Bristol area, please get in touch.

Our slip, trip and fall injury claims fees

Our slip, trip and fall solicitors deal with claims under No Win, No Fee basis. We will talk to you about the funding of a claim and discuss your options before we take on your case. At this stage, we can also talk to you about insurance to cover you for any unforeseen costs.

Slip, trip and fall FAQs

What is a slip, trip and fall?

The simplest distinction between slip and trip claims is that:

• Slips are caused by too little friction between someone’s footwear and the floor surface. This could be the result of a spillage, a loose mat or equipment on the floor, flooring with varying traction or weather hazards.
• Trips are caused by a foot striking or colliding with an object, which causes a loss in balance. This could be the result of poor lighting, an uneven floor surface, cables, or clutter.

Both slips and trips lead to falls, which are where injuries can occur.

Can I claim for a slip, trip and fall accident?

You may be able to claim for slip, trip and fall accidents where it can be shown that you have been injured and it is someone else’s fault.

For example, if you slipped over due to a wet floor surface, and there were no signs to indicate that the floor was wet, you may be able to make a claim as there was not sufficient warning that there was a hazard.

Another example may be where you have tripped over an uneven surface which has not been properly maintained.

How long after a fall can you claim compensation?

According to slip trip and fall legislation, you will typically have three years to bring forward a claim if you have been injured following a slip, trip or fall.

The three-year time limit is counted from the ‘date of knowledge’. This is when you were first aware that:

• You had suffered an injury as a result of a slip, trip and fall.
• Someone else was to blame for the injury.

There are some exceptions to this general rule. These include where:

• The injured party lacks mental capacity. Where this is the case, there is no time limit for someone to make a claim for a fall on their behalf.
• The injured party is under 18. A claim can be made at any time until they turn 18, from which point a claim can be brought until they turn 21.

How do I know who was responsible for a slip, trip or fall?

Knowing who was responsible for a slip, trip, or fall will depend on where the accident took place.

If you fell in a building with public access, the responsibility will fall with the building’s owners. This is the same for retail spaces, or restaurants.

If you fall in the street, perhaps due to ice, an uneven paving stone or a faulty staircase, the responsible party will usually be the council or local authority.

Avoidable slips, trips or falls at work will be the fault of the employer responsible for breaching their duty of care towards you.

How much compensation can I claim for a slip, trip and fall injury?

There is no set amount of compensation for a slip trip and fall claim as it will depend on the individual circumstances of the case.

The personal injury claim process will take into consideration the severity of the injury, its impact on the injured person’s lifestyle and any economic impact it has had or could have, along with other factors.

Our experienced personal injury solicitors can review your case and provide you with an indication of the amount you may be entitled to.

If you decide to proceed with legal action, our lawyers have years of experience and will help you claim the maximum compensation available for your injuries.

Speak to us about slip, trip and fall claims in Bristol

We offer a free first consultation to answer any questions you might have about the slip, trip or fall claims process and help to clarify your situation.

To book a free initial consultation with our slip, trip and fall compensation solicitors in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, or Chew Magna, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call-back.