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Slips and falls are the most common cause of injuries at work, often leaving employees facing a difficult recovery and financial uncertainty. The injuries these accidents cause can be life-changing, leading to mobility issues, long-term disabilities, and potentially paralysis. When slips and falls occur due to the actions of a negligent employer, workers may be unsure about their options and whether they can claim compensation. If this is something you’re navigating, please read on to discover the steps involved in claiming slip and fall at work compensation.
Key Takeaways
- Accounting for 31% of reported non-fatal injuries, slips, trips, and falls on the same level are the most common cause of workplace accidents.
- Slips and falls can result in head trauma, fractures, dislocations, and paralysis.
- They can be caused by employers failing to perform regular risk assessments, signpost slippery surfaces, or address tripping hazards.
- Employers can prevent slips and falls by supplying appropriate footwear, providing suitable training, and making sure risk assessments are conducted.
- Our panel of solicitors have decades of combined experience handling accident at work claims around the country.
It won’t cost you anything to speak to an advisor for free to find out if you could make a compensation claim, so please reach out today:
- Use our contact form to begin.
- Click the live chat.
- Call via 0333 0000729.
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- How Much Slip And Fall At Work Compensation Can I Get?
- Can I Claim Compensation For A Workplace Slip Or Fall?
- Examples Of Slip, Trip And Fall Claims At Work
- What Injuries Could Be Sustained After A Workplace Slip And Fall?
- How Can I Bring A Slip And Fall At Work Compensation Claim?
- No Win No Fee Workplace Slip And Fall Claims
- More Information
How Much Slip And Fall At Work Compensation Can I Get?
According to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), how much slip and fall at work compensation you can get may range from £111,150 to £196,450 for the severest type of back injury. The JCG is a document that contains suggested compensation brackets for various injuries, including the aforementioned range. You can see more of these brackets below, but please remember that they are not a guarantee of compensation. The top row isn’t from the JCG.
| INJURY | COMPENSATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries + Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | Special damages may be for care costs and loss of earnings. |
| Brain - Very Severe | £344,150 to £493,000 | Compensation can consider extent of insight and life expectancy. |
| Paralysis - Paraplegia | £267,340 to £346,890 | Award will factor in considerations like presence of pain and depression. |
| Back - Severe (i) | £111,150 to £196,450 | Severe damage to nerve roots and spinal cord. |
| Back - Severe (ii) | £90,510 to £107,910 | Damage to nerve roots causing loss of sensation and impaired mobility. |
| Neck - Severe (i) | In the Region of £181,020 | Often associated with injuries that lead to incomplete paraplegia or permanent spastic quadriparesis. |
| Neck - Severe (ii) | £80,240 to £159,770 | Serious cervical spine disc damage or fractures. |
| Knee - Severe (i) | £85,100 to £117,410 | Development of osteoarthritis and joint disruption. |
| Knee - Severe (ii) | £63,610 to £85,100 | Constant pain from fracture of a leg extending into the knee joint. |
| Ankle - Very Severe | £61,090 to £85,070 | Extensive soft tissue damage causing deformity. |
How Is Slip And Fall At Work Compensation Calculated?
Slip and fall at work compensation is calculated by assessing the potential value of your injuries and combining the total with any related financial losses. The pain and suffering of your injuries is compensated under general damages, which can be calculated by using the JCG. If your injuries have a financial impact, then special damages can be claimed. These losses often include:
- Lost earnings, including any future impact on income, if your fall at work stopped you from working.
- Adaptations to your home or car, such as putting in a walk-in bath or grab rails to accommodate mobility issues.
- Care from family or professionals.
- Travel expenses incurred from attending medical appointments, like paying for a taxi if you cannot drive or use public transportation.
- Medical expenses for private treatments and prescriptions.
You’ll need evidence like payslips and bank statements to claim special damages, but a solicitor from our panel can help with this. Speak to an advisor today to find out more about personal injury compensation.
Can I Claim Compensation For A Workplace Slip Or Fall?
You can claim compensation for a workplace slip and fall if you suffered injuries due to the negligent actions of your employer. Every employer has a responsibility to protect the health, safety, and well-being of their workers by taking reasonable steps on their behalf. This obligation is termed a duty of care and is set by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. What steps may need to be taken can depend on the nature of the work, but typically include:
- Providing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ensuring employees have appropriate training.
- Carrying out regular maintenance checks.
If an employer breaches their duty of care and directly causes your injuries, then you may have grounds to claim compensation. We’ll shortly explain how an employer might breach this duty.
Can A Claim Be Made On Behalf Of A Loved One’s Slip And Fall At Work?
A claim can be made on behalf of a loved one’s slip and fall at work if they cannot pursue compensation on their own. This would be the case if they are too young to do so (under 18) or cannot claim because they are mentally incapacitated. In such cases, an eligible adult can claim for a loved one by acting as their litigation friend. Anyone over 18 can apply to be a litigation friend, though the court must approve all selections.
To discover more about compensation claim eligibility criteria or becoming a litigation friend, please reach out to an advisor.
Examples Of Slip, Trip And Fall Claims At Work
Examples of slip, trip and fall claims at work are important and can help you to know whether you could claim. Experiencing the following kinds of accident could mean you are eligible to claim compensation:
- Construction site management does not provide a builder with non-slip footwear for working on scaffolding. This causes the worker to slip a disc when they fall heavily.
- No attempt is made to clean up a serious spill on a warehouse floor, nor mark it with ‘wet floor’ signs. As a result, an employee slips while walking to collect a package, fracturing their ankle and sustaining head injuries.
- Risk assessments are not regularly performed at an office, allowing trailing wires to accumulate throughout the building. An employee later trips over one of these wires, injuring their back.
- Uneven flooring has been reported to factory management several times, but no repairs have been scheduled. This leads to a worker tripping and suffering multiple soft tissue injuries.
If you’d like to share your own experience, talk to one of our advisors and see if you can make a slip and fall claim today.
What Injuries Could Be Sustained After A Workplace Slip And Fall?
Various injuries could be sustained after a workplace slip and fall, including head trauma, fractures, and soft-tissue damage. Let’s take a closer look at these and other common injuries:
- Head/Brain: These injuries include concussion and life-changing forms of severe trauma.
- Fractures: Falls may lead to fractures in the hand, arms, legs, and feet.
- Dislocations: Typically affecting the shoulder, wrists, knees, and ankles.
- Spine: Some falls may cause slipped discs or serious spinal damage, resulting in paralysis.
Whether you suffered a major or minor injury, our advisors can help determine if you can pursue slip and fall at work compensation today.
How Can I Bring A Slip And Fall At Work Compensation Claim?
To bring a slip and fall at work compensation claim forward, you need evidence that can show how your injuries were caused by a negligent employer. This proof needs to establish the duty of care owed to you, in what way it was breached, and how this resulted in your injuries. For a work compensation claim involving slips and falls, that might include:
- The entry recorded in the workplace accident book.
- Videos and photos of the accident scene, together with any visible injuries.
- The contact details of colleagues or other witnesses who could give a statement to your solicitor.
- Your medical records to show your injuries and any treatment you have undergone or are undergoing.
On top of having evidence, you’ll need to make sure that your claim is filed within 3 years of the accident. This window is set by the Limitation Act 1980, but there can be exceptions to this timeframe. You can learn about these by reading our time limit guide or contacting an advisor. They’re happy to help and can also explain how a solicitor from our panel could help you collect evidence for your claim.
No Win No Fee Workplace Slip And Fall Claims
Here at Legal Helpline, our panel of solicitors have built up decades of combined experience taking on No Win No Fee workplace slip and fall claims nationwide. They recognise that every claim is unique, which helps inform the tailored service they provide to all their clients. Our panel of solicitors understand that support can make all the difference when navigating the personal injury claims process, meaning you can expect:
- Assistance with gathering, assembling, and presenting evidence for your case.
- Access to a personalised care plan and rehabilitation specialists.
- Regular updates that keep you fully informed about your claim.
- Empathetic, expert guidance throughout the claims process.
This is just a small selection of the services on offer, and all are available through a Conditional Fee Agreement. Pursuing compensation via this type of No Win No Fee arrangement means you won’t be charged a service fee to get started with your claim. You also won’t be charged this fee for your solicitor’s work during the claim itself or if the case is lost.
As the name suggests, you will pay a success fee to your solicitor if you receive accident at work compensation. It is taken as a legally limited percentage of your compensation and is fully explained before you claim, ensuring there are no surprises if you win.
Contact Legal Helpline
You can contact Legal Helpline’s experienced advisors at any time during the week to get started with claiming fall at work compensation:
- Use our contact form.
- Click the live chat.
- Call via 0333 0000729.
More Information
For more information, please read a selection of our other articles here:
- See if you could get full pay after being injured at work.
- Read our personal injury compensation FAQ.
- Find out how to choose a fatal accident solicitor.
We also have some external links relevant to this guide:
- See if you’re entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP) while not working via GOV.UK.
- Information on slips and falls from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- Get advice from the NHS regarding head injuries.
Reach out today to see if you can claim slip and fall at work compensation.
