A slip, trip or fall claim is when the victim of a workplace injury seeks financial compensation from their employer. They can only make this claim if they were not solely responsible for the damages that occurred. 

To make a slip, trip or fall claim, get in contact with a personal injury solicitor today.

A slip, trip or fall in the workplace can occur in numerous ways. Some common slip, trip or fall claims can include:

There are many risks for workers operating in an industrial setting. This is why on a daily basis, the correct safety procedures must be in place. 

Examples of how a slip, trip or fall may occur in an industrial setting include improper storage or uses of equipment, items falling from above, or hazardous surfaces.

Retail workers may become injured through a slip, trip or fall. This can happen due to hazards, slippery surfaces, or unsafe storage. 

If you have been injured in a retail setting due to the negligence of your employer, make a claim today.

Hospitality settings can be a common workplace that experiences slips, trips and falls. For example, a spilt drink or uneven surface could result in an employee falling. 

Any injury that you sustain working in hospitality that was not your fault can result in a workplace accident claim. 

As a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or any other healthcare professional, you may experience a slip, trip or fall. This can occur due to uneven or slippery surfaces, items falling from above, and hazards in healthcare settings. 

You can make a workplace injury claim if you have suffered personal damages while performing your professional duties.

The compensation you receive for a slip, trip or fall injury at work claim will consist of both general and specific damages. This means there are a number of factors that will determine the financial reward a successful claim pays out.

If you have been injured in a workplace accident that was not your fault, your employer is responsible. It is an employer’s duty to maintain a safe workplace, and failure to do this is negligence. 

This means when you are making a workplace accident claim, your employer will be the defendant.

You cannot lose your job for making a claim against an employer. Termination of a contract on these grounds would be considered unfair dismissal. 

If you do lose your job for making a claim, then you will be entitled to more financial compensation under the Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977.

To make a slip, trip or fall injury at work claim, follow these steps:

You will have a legal time limit of two years to make a slip, trip or fall injury at work claim. The start date of this claim will be on the day in which you first became aware of your injuries. 

Although there can be exceptions to this time limit, they are uncommon. We also recommend making your claim as soon as possible as this increases your chances of success.

No one should ever go to work and have to worry about an injury. This is why our team is passionate about giving our clients the services they deserve. 

Contact us today and we can begin the process of your claim. The sooner you begin, the better chance of success your claim has.