Slip on water injury compensation claims
At claims4negligence.co.uk, we feel it’s our duty to pursue fair personal injury compensation on behalf of the people we represent. We simply don’t think it’s fair that someone who’s suffered due to the negligence of another party should have to go on suffering after the event. It’s impossible to overstate the amount of chaos which even a fairly ‘minor’ accident can bring about. In the immediate aftermath, of course, there’s the pain of the injury and the psychological impact of having an ordinary day disrupted in such a painful, shocking and distressing manner. Immediately, on top of this, there are monetary problems to be taken into account in the form of expenses. Out of pocket expenses will include immediate medical bills and prescription charges, not to mention any transport and travel costs which arise as a result of your injury, and, in the long term, you may have to pay for care or specialised equipment.
Besides compensating for expenses such as this, we’ll claim for any earnings lost because of your injury, both at the time of the incident and in future; it should be remembered that even if you make an almost full recovery from a slip on water injury, any residual disability could have a negative effect on the amount you earn in the future, and that, if the accident which caused this was someone else’s fault, then they are the ones who ought to pay for this.
On top of these practical considerations, there’s the fact that slip on water compensation can help to restore a person’s sense of fairness. People injured in slips, trips or falls can often find themselves asking what they’ve done wrong. The answer is ‘nothing’, and receiving a payout based on the seriousness of your injuries will help to reinforce that message. It wasn’t your fault, and that’s why there are systems in place to compensate you, and receiving a fair pay out can help you to pick yourself up and carry on with your life.
A personal injury can be caused by something as seemingly innocuous as a small puddle of water. If a shop, for example, fails to clear up a spillage and you stand in that spill, slipping and falling over, then it’s plainly their fault that you’ve injured yourself. Even if they have mopped a floor, but neglected to put up a ‘Wet Floor’ sign, then they’ve failed to maintain a safe environment as it is their legal duty to do so, and are therefore liable for your injuries.
If you’re involved in an accident of this kind it’s vital that you make a note of as many details as you can whilst the incident is fresh in your mind – basic details such as the date, time and exactly what happened and anything which might help to build up a convincing case, such as witness statements, medical reports and receipts for any expenses you incur.
If you think you may be able to make a slip on water claim then call us FREE on 0808 231 5942 and our trained advisers will tell you whether you’ve got a strong case. If you have, our expert injury solicitors will bring all their experience and know how to bear when fighting on your behalf on a no win no fee basis. If you deserve compensation, we’ll do everything we can to make sure that you get it, and if you do, you’ll be able to keep every penny.
