Slip & Fall
Injuries caused by hazardous conditions on someone else's property, including wet floors, uneven surfaces, and inadequate lighting.
£5,000 – £250,000
Typical compensation range
3 years
Limitation period
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Types of Slip & Fall Claims
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Supermarket & Retail Falls
Slips, trips, and falls in shops and supermarkets caused by spillages, wet floors, cluttered aisles, and uneven flooring.
Council Pavement & Highway Trips
Trips on raised paving slabs, potholes, and defective pavements maintained by local councils under the Highways Act 1980.
Workplace Slips & Falls
Slips, trips, and falls at work caused by wet floors, poor housekeeping, inadequate lighting, or unsafe walkways.
Hotel, Restaurant & Pub Falls
Slips, trips, and falls in hotels, restaurants, pubs, and leisure venues from hazardous conditions.
Public Transport Falls
Injuries from falls on buses, trains, trams, and at stations caused by sudden braking, wet floors, or platform hazards.
About Slip & Fall Claims
Slip, trip, and fall claims arise under occupiers' liability law when a property owner or occupier fails to maintain safe conditions, resulting in injury to a visitor. These cases are governed primarily by the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (for lawful visitors) and the Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 (for trespassers).
The key legal question is whether the occupier took reasonable care to ensure visitors were reasonably safe. Common hazards include wet or slippery floors, uneven pavements, broken stairs, poor lighting, loose railings, icy walkways, and cluttered aisles. Local councils can be liable for poorly maintained pavements and roads under the Highways Act 1980.
Strong claims typically have evidence that the hazard existed for a significant period (showing the occupier should have discovered it), no warning signs were posted, an accident book entry was made at the scene, and medical treatment was sought promptly. CCTV footage is often critical evidence.
Compensation ranges widely depending on injury severity. Minor injuries typically settle for £2,000 to £10,000. Hip fractures in elderly claimants, traumatic brain injuries from hard falls, or spinal injuries can result in settlements of £50,000 to over £500,000. The limitation period is 3 years from the date of the accident.
Typical Compensation Range
Based on reported settlements and court awards. Individual case values vary significantly.
Limitation Period
3 years
May vary by jurisdiction. Don't wait — time limits apply.