Slips, trips and falls

All public bodies (including local Councils) and private organisations responsible for public places owe a duty of care to ensure all visitors that they are safe when on their land. These places must be maintained in a safe condition and free from hazardous obstacles.

Defective roads and pavements are commonplace, but it should be noted they are not expected to be 100% perfect so it is important to bear in mind that you may not automatically gain the right to compensation for an injury resulting from what appears to be an actionable defect whether that be through a slip, trip or fall.

To support your injury claim, as well as taking witness’ details, you must always take photos of the place where the accident happened (showing the size of the defect and the surrounding area including any landmarks). This will be needed to establish precisely where your accident occurred and what caused you to slip, trip or fall. Photos will also help show who is responsible for the upkeep of that area.

At Myers Lister Price Solicitors, Manchester our personal injury lawyers provide expert legal advice in this domain. We will ensure your claim is investigated thoroughly and advise you on whether your injury claim is capable of pursuing and what the next stages will be. We are here every step of the way to help you make a claim and to achieve the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled.

By working in conjunction with medical experts, rehabilitation providers, barristers, engineers and charities (to name but a few) we can provide you with the support and assistance you need in all areas of your life.

If you have sustained an injury following a slip, trip or fall and you want to claim for compensation because of someone else’s negligence, our expert injury lawyers are here to help you.

*All of our accident claims are dealt with on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you will keep 100% of any compensation awarded to you.

If you would like to talk to someone about your slip, trip or fall claim please call us on 0161 926 9969 or Email us now at info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk for a free, no obligation consultation with one of our expert Personal Injury Lawyers at Myers Lister Price Solicitors, Manchester.