Slips & Trips at Work Compensation Claims
Slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries at work. 95% of major slips result in broken bones and they can also be the initial cause for a range of other types of accident; like a fall from height.
Over 1/3 of all reported major injuries to the Health & Safety Executive are slips and trips and there were 4 fatalities from this type of accident in 2009-2010. It is evident that this is a very serious type of accident which is occurring on an all too frequent basis.
HSE reports indicate that there are so many slips and trips in the workplace due to a number of factors:
- People not taking the risks seriously
- Little understanding of the causes of slipping
- Thinking that slips and trips are inevitable
- Poor application of risk assessment and management controls.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations) 1992 require floors to be suitable for the workplace and work activity, kept in good conditions and kept free from obstructions. If your workplace floor does not adhere to these standards, or is not suitable for the use which it is placed for, it creates a tripping and slipping hazard which puts you at risk!
Some workplaces have a higher proportion of slips and trips to others and present their own unique hazards. In the catering industry slips and trips cause 75% of all reported serious injuries and 33% of all injuries. Of these around 86% are slipping accidents. In this industry a slip can have particularly severe consequences as those falling may attempt to stop themselves by using their arms. This can result in severe burns, or accidents involving sharp kitchen instruments such as knife which can have fatal consequences.
Wherever you work your employer has a duty to provide an environment which is free from tripping and slipping hazards – if this has not been upheld and you have a slipping and tripping accident you will be entitled to a claim for your injuries and losses suffered as a result.
- We will take care of every aspect of your claim and are happy to visit you in any part of the country.
- It is likely you will have to attend a medical appointment during your claim, but don’t worry we will arrange the appointment at a convenient location and time.
- If you ever want to speak with us during your claim we guarantee your call will be answered and your queries or concerns will be dealt with.
How much compensation will I receive?
- You can find out how much compensation you are entitled to by taking our 30 Second Claim Test or call us on 0800 783 1453 to discuss.
- As well as compensation for your injuries we can also help you recover lost earnings, damage to any clothing, cost of medication, cost of treatment and other financial losses you have suffered
Guaranteed 100% Compensation!
- You will not incur any costs as a result of the claim and will receive 100% of your compensation!
- On top of your compensation, if you bring your claim directly to us, or recommend a friend who has had an accident that a third party is at fault for to us and we will give you £200 (entirely separate from any subsequent compensation and at the beginning of the claim) as an introducers fee. Please click here for more information.
Contact us
If you have been injured as a result of a slip, trip of fall at work we may be able to help. Call us on 0800 783 1453, text ‘clear’ to 60300 or e-mail us at hello@clearlawonline.co.uk
