Updated 1st April 2026. Slip, trip and fall accidents often happen instantly without warning, but the impact can be life changing. Broken bones, head injuries, ongoing pain, time off work, and the emotional strain of not being able to live your life as you did before the accident can quickly take their toll. What can make it worse is knowing that many of these accidents are entirely preventable and are caused by wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or hazards that should never have been ignored. Our panel of solicitors are experts when it comes to personal injury claims.
A slip, trip or fall claim may allow you to seek compensation for your injuries, lost earnings, medical treatment, rehabilitation, care and support, travel expenses, and the wider effect the accident has had on your daily life. Every case is different, but our aim is always the same, to help you get back on your feet with the financial support you deserve.
Our advisors are here to listen, assess your case, and explain your options clearly and honestly. If your claim has merit, we can connect you with our expert panel of solicitors, who have extensive experience handling slip, trip and fall claims. They will guide you through every step of the process, handle the legal complexities on your behalf, and work to secure the best possible outcome for you, meaning you can prioritise your recovery.
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- Can I Claim For A Slip, Trip Or Fall?
- Where Might Slips and Falls Happen?
- Common Injuries Caused By Falls Or Slips
- How Much Slip Trip And Fall Compensation Can I Claim?
- What Should I Do If I’m Injured After Slipping And Falling?
- Slip, Trip And Fall Claims Time Limit
- The Process Of Making Slip, Trip Or Fall Claims
- Can I Make A Slip And Fall Claim On A No Win No Fee Basis?
- FAQs
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Can I Claim For A Slip, Trip Or Fall?
Yes, you could make a claim for a slip, trip or fall if we can show that your accident occurred as the result of another person’s negligent actions. To be eligible, your case must usually meet the following key criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care. Another business or person owed you a legal responsibility to take reasonable steps in protecting your health and safety, in the situation where your injury occurred.
- This duty of care was breached. We must demonstrate that the duty owed to you was breached. This can occur when the responsible person fails to act as a reasonable person would have done, such as failing to fix known hazards, ignoring safety rules or causing avoidable mistakes.
- You suffered an injury as a result. It has to be shown that you’ve suffered an injury or illness as a result of the breach. This can be a physical injury, or psychological.
Our advisory team can explore whether you’d be eligible today. Get in touch for a free case consultation.
Where Might Slips and Falls Happen?
Slips and falls can happen in various scenarios, including your workplace or even out in public.
Below, we go into more detail about where these accidents can occur and what legislation allows you the right to make a claim:
Slips, Trips And Falls At Work
The duty of care owed to you in the workplace can be found within the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Per this act, your employer must take all reasonable steps to ensure your safety.
An example of how a workplace slip trip and fall could arise could be if:
- You trip over trailing wires that have been strewn over your walkway. This causes you to hit your head on a desk corner and suffer brain damage as a result of this accident.
Slips, Trips And Falls In Public Places
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, even in public places, you are owed a duty of care from the owner or organisation responsible for that public place. As per this duty of care, the occupier must take steps to ensure your reasonable safety when using their premises.
A slip trip and fall could occur in public if:
- You slip on a spillage in a supermarket, which hasn’t been signposted or cordoned off. As a result, you experience a fractured arm and bruising.
These examples are by no means exhaustive, so for a free case consultation, please get in touch with our advisory team today.
Common Injuries Caused By Falls Or Slips
Some common injuries caused by slips, trips and falls include:
- Bone fractures
- Head, neck or back injuries
- Soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, lacerations or bruises
- Joint injuries including dislocations or damage to knees, shoulder or elbow
These aren’t the only types of injuries that can be caused by your accident, so if you’d like to discuss the circumstances of your own injuries, please contact us today.
How Much Slip Trip And Fall Compensation Can I Claim?
The amount of compensation you could seek in slip trip and fall claims is dependent on the injuries you sustain, the severity of your injuries as well as the impact the accident has had on your daily life.
Compensation can be made up of two different heads of loss, called general and special damages. General damages is compensation for the physical and psychological effects of your accident; when this head of loss is being calculated, professionals can appreciate the level of pain, suffering and if your accident has resulted in a reduced quality of life.
In addition, when general damages are being determined, legal practitioners can also look to frameworks such as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document offers categories of injury types, and compensation brackets to help professionals value claims.
We have provided a table below with suggestive examples of how much compensation you could receive in a successful claim. Please note that the top entry has not been taken from the JCG, and these figures are illustrative, so please only use our table as a guide only.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries and Special Damages | Multiple Very Severe Injuries paired with Special Damages such as lost earnings, medical costs and travel expenses | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Head or Brain Damage | Very Severe - may be some ability to follow basic commands but there will be little if any evidence of meaningful response to environment | £344,150 - £493,000 |
| Head or Brain Damage | Moderate (i) - moderate to severe intellectual deficit | £183,190 - £267,340 |
| Injuries Involving Paralysis | Paraplegia - the award will be impacted by the level of independence, presence and extent of pain and the level of depression | £267,340 - £346,890 |
| Back | Severe (i) - damage to both the spinal cord and nerve roots causing serious pain and disability | £111,150 - £196,450 |
| Neck | Severe (i) - neck injury causing incomplete paraplegia. | In the region of £181,020 |
| Hips/Pelvis | Severe (i) - multiple serious fractures of the pelvis causing lack of bladder or bowel control | £95,680 - £159,770 |
| Hips/Pelvis | Severe (iii) - likelihood of hip replacement surgery in future | £47,810 - £64,070 |
| Arm Injuries | Injuries Resulting in Permanent and Substantial Disablement - fractures of one or both forearms where there is significant residual disability | £47,810 - £73,050 |
| Shoulder | Severe - often resulting in damage to the brachial plexus and neck | £23,430 - £58,610 |
Can I Claim For Financial Losses After A Slip Or Fall?
Yes, you can claim for financial losses after a slip or fall. As we briefly discussed above, special damages can be awarded for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of your injuries. This can include:
- Loss of earnings
- Medical expenses
- Care costs
- Travel expenses
- Home or vehicle adaptations
However it is important to be aware that you must hold evidence of these losses. Documents such as payslips, bank statements or invoices can be really useful in proving these financial losses.
To learn more about how much compensation you could claim, please get in touch with our advisors today.
What Should I Do If I’m Injured After Slipping And Falling?
After being injured in a slip and fall accident, you can start compiling evidence that may support a claim, although not every accident will meet the legal requirements for compensation.
- Photographs of the hazard if visible, such as a spillage or uneven flooring
- A copy of the accident at work or public place accident book, which should provide details of the accident
- Medical evidence such as your GP record, copies of any tests or scans and any current prescriptions
- CCTV footage of the accident if it was caught on camera
- Contact details of anyone who might have witnessed the accident, who we can later gather a witness statement from
By working with our panel of expert personal injury solicitors, you would have assistance in gathering these documents. They would then be compiled to form a strong body of evidence which can strengthen your case.
Get in touch with us to learn more about what evidence would be useful in your claim.
Slip and Fall Claim Time Limits
There is a general slip and fall time limit of 3 years from the date of the accident. This is established under the Limitation Act 1980.
However, with this said, there are two exceptions which could apply:
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Claimants under the age of 18 are unable to make a claim in their own right, and the limitation period is therefore suspended until their 18th birthday. A litigation friend may, however, bring a claim on their behalf before this date.
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Similarly, where a claimant lacks the mental capacity to manage their own legal affairs, they are unable to pursue a claim themselves. In such cases, the limitation period may be paused unless and until capacity is regained, and a litigation friend may be appointed to act on their behalf.
To learn more about the slip trip and falls claims time limit, or claiming on behalf of another, please get in touch with us.
The Process Of Making Slip, Trip Or Fall Claims
Please find below step-by-step guidance on how the process of making slip, trip and fall claims works:
- Initial Consultation & Assessment Of Your Claim: Once you have found a solicitor to work with, they will assess your slip, trip and fall claim to determine if negligence has occurred.
- Collecting Proof: Your solicitor will then begin gathering strong pieces of evidence to strengthen your claim. This will include things like photographs of the slip, trip or fall hazard, your medical records detailing your injury as well as writing up witness statements.
- Medical Assessment by an Expert: Next, a medical expert will be brought in to examine the severity of your injuries in order to write it up in a detailed report to emphasise the extent of harm.
- Letter of Claim & Negotiation: Your personal injury solicitor will then write up the Letter of Claim to notify the defendant that you intend to pursue a slip, trip and fall claim against them.
- Court Proceedings: Whilst the majority of slip, trip and fall claims are settled outside of court, certain influential factors can result in a judge’s intervention being required. For example, if both parties fail to agree on a fair compensation figure or the defendant refuses to admit liability or fails to respond at all.
To learn more about the process of making slip, trip and fall claims, please connect with an advisor today.
Can I Make A Slip Claim On A No Win No Fee Basis?
Yes, you could make slip trip and fall claims on a No Win No Fee basis with one of the solicitors from our panel. Here at No Win No Fee Lawyers Direct, our advisors can provide you with a free case eligibility check, by discussing the circumstances of your own claim and advising you on the validity of your case.
Following this, our advisors can then connect you with one of the expert solicitors from our panel, who could then:
- Help with gathering evidence
- Answer any questions you might have
- Communicate with the other relevant parties and the courts
- Help to arrange an independent medical assessment where needed
- Explain legal terms and provide case updates
- Negotiate a settlement that reflects the impact of your injuries
In addition to these services, our panel works on a No Win No Fee basis through the use of a contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement.
This offers a range of benefits to our claimants, because it means that you wouldn’t have to pay for a solicitor from our panel to begin working on your case. You won’t have to pay ongoing solicitor service fees during the progression of your claim, but most vitally, you’d have nothing to pay towards the work of a solicitor from our panel if your claim was to fail.
Instead, if your claim was successful, then a small percentage would be taken from your compensation. This acts as our panel’s success fee, and is capped in accordance with the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013, to make sure that you receive the majority of your compensation.
To learn more about how a No Win No Fee claim could benefit you, please get in touch with our advisors using the contact details below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please find below answers to common FAQs in relation to slip, trip and fall claims:
What Happens If The Wet Floor Sign Was Put Out After My Accident Occurred?
If the wet floor sign was put out after your accident occurred the attempt to mark the hazard is redundant and you still have every right to pursue a claim. Importantly, you can request CCTV footage of yourself to clearly show that the wet floor sign was not present before your accident took place.
Can I Still Claim If I Was Wearing Unsuitable Footwear, Like High Heels Or Flip-Flops?
Yes you can still claim if you were wearing unsuitable footwear like heels or flip-flops because your shoes weren’t the catalyst of your accident and subsequent injury, it was the slip, trip or fall hazard.
Who Is Responsible For A Slip Or Trip Accident?
The person or party responsible for a slip or trip accident is the person, business or organisation who has a legal obligation to protect your health and safety such as your employer or third party responsible for a public space.
Can I Claim If I Was Partly At Fault?
Yes you can claim if you were partly at fault and you would do so via a principle called contributory negligence. This is where personal injury compensation will be reduced by the percentage of which you are to blame.
Do I Need A Solicitor To Make A Claim?
Technically, you don’t need a solicitor to make a claim, as you can pursue compensation independently. However, working with a solicitor does 3 important things: they take on the brunt of the workload the claims process demands, they will improve your chances of winning and they will dramatically increase the amount of compensation you may receive.
Here at No Win No Fee Lawyers Direct, we prefer to provide potential claimants with more in-depth answers. Call our advisors today to find out more about slip, trip and fall claims.
More Information
For further information, please visit:
- Information on claiming Statutory Sick Pay
- How to manage a return to work after a period of sickness
- NHS advice on head injuries and concussion
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