Compensation for slips and trips
This type of accidents can happen in many places - banks, shops, homes, streets, paths. Tere is always the possibility that someone else can be held to blame and that if you are injured that you will be entitled to compensation. In coopeartion with English solisitors we will help you to get a compensation for these kind of accidents.
There were no witnesses to the accident - does that matter?
It always helps to have an independent witness to any accident but it is not essential. The courts are usually prepared to believe the victims of accidents unless there is something that leads them to believe that the claim for compensation is not genuine.
Does it matter if i tripped over the small edge?
In general it is important on what kind of ege You have tripped. The amount of pedestrian traffic that the street takes is very important. If the difference in height between the two pavement surfaces is less than 1 inch then there is a real chance that there will be no claim for compensation. A good way to test this is to place a 50 pence piece next the pavement edge, if the difference in height between the two surfaces is greater than the height of the 50 pence piece, then you may have grounds to make a claim.
Can I help You in my case?
Yes, You can help by taking pictures of the place of your accident and collecting details about the witnesses.
Do I need to go to a doctor?
It is important to go to a doctor after accident. If You get medical advice You will faster recover. All reords helps to prove Your claim. But Your health is the most important thing, thats way You sould do to a docotr and chack if everything is all right.
Should I tell Local Counsil about my accident?
If You report Your accident to a Council, they will probably repair path and distroy all proves of accident. Thats way first try to make a pictures of places where You triped or slipped.