Slips, Trips and Falls

What Are Slips, Trips and Falls Claims?

Slips, trips and falls can all lead to a serious injury. Many people assume that no one was to blame and simply put up with the injury. However, many causes of a slip, trip or fall are due to negligence.

If you have suffered an injury due to a slip, trip or fall that is someone else’s fault, our slips trips and falls solicitors can help you make a compensation claim.

Slips, trips and falls can include:

• Wet or slippery floors in public places or private premises.
• Uneven floors in a private business.
• Cracked, wobbly or uneven pavements on a public highway.
• Trip hazards due to negligence.
• Inadequate lighting.

If you have had a slip, trip or fall that has led to you being injured, fill out an assessment form or call us on 0114 2496611  to book your free assessment today.

Injuries Caused by Slips, Trips and Falls accidents

The injuries that people suffer from a slip, trip or fall can vary. Often, slips, trips and falls can result in life altering injuries and can include:

• Broken bones and fractures.
• Spinal damage.
• Head trauma.
• Fatal injuries.
• Damage to tendons and ligaments.
• Cuts and lacerations.

Slips Trips and Falls in the Workplace

A lot of slips, trips and falls happen at work. They often happen in factories, warehouses and construction sites. However, they can often happen in office and retail spaces too. Several laws require employers to ensure the health and safety of all employees, including safety from slips, trips and falls. These include:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Under these regulations, employers have a duty to ensure all reasonable steps are taken to mitigate the risk of slips and trips in the workplace.

Slips, Trips and Falls in a Business

Businesses such as shops, supermarkets, pubs, cafes and restaurants have a responsibility to keep you safe from slips, trips and falls when you’re on their premises. This means they must signpost wet floors, keep walkways or aisles clear, clean up spillages, ensure suitable lighting and keep railings, steps and ramps safe and in good working order.

Slips, Trips and Falls in a Rented Property

If you live in rented accommodation, the responsibility for ensuring the property is properly maintained is on your landlord as per your lease agreement. Your landlord may be the local council, the housing association, a private individual or a property company that owns the home.

Slips, Trips and Falls in a Public Place

Your local council is tasked with ensuring that public spaces, pavements, steps, and walkways are inspected regularly  and maintained to a safe standard. This includes addressing issues such as broken or cracked surfaces, raised areas that pose a danger, missing or damaged railings, and poor lighting.

Claiming Compensation for Slips, Trips and Falls

Our slips, trips and falls solicitors understand the emotional and psychological strain and stress an injury can cause, and therefore are empathetic and understanding with all their clients.

It is important you choose a specialist personal injury solicitor with a proven track record of handling complex accident and injury cases.

From the start of your claim, our slips, trips and falls solicitors will guide and support you through the claims process with compassion and understanding. We offer a free consultation to discuss your personal injury story, and we will signpost you to the best possible support for you based on your situation.

If we take your case on, we will explain everything to you clearly, offer support, and help you find a suitable funding option for your claim. We will aim to provide straight forward advice that seeks to limit both legal and medical jargon, to ensure any stress and anxiety relating to the claim is kept to a minimum.

Our personal injury team will be with you every step of the way. We want to ensure that you are properly looked after so we focus on you and your recovery as well as your compensation claim.

Can I Make a Slips, Trips and Falls Claim?

If you were injured in a slip, trip or fall that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. To better understand the claims process, here’s what you can expect if you choose to pursue a claim:

• The injury or accident will need to have occurred in the last 3 years (exceptions may be made, for example in children’s claims).
• You will need to be honest, and you need to tell us when, where and how you suffered your injury.
• We will listen, be sympathetic and listen to your story, and we will offer advice when suitable.
• We will help you gather all information and evidence needed for your case.
• We will then work with you to prove that your injury or illness was caused by someone else’s actions.
• We will work hard to help you receive interim payments where possible.
• We will try our best to use dispute resolution methods to keep your claim out of court.
• We can help with rehabilitation, therapy, and specialist medical care to help you get back on your feet.
• We can help get compensation for damage to personal property, vehicles and out of pocket expenses.

There are other factors that can impact your slip, trip and fall claim which can be discussed when you contact our personal injury team. Fill out an assessment form or call us on 0114 2496611  to book your free assessment today.

No Win No Fee Injury Claim

We believe that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial circumstances. Our no win no fee agreement, also known as a conditional fee agreement (CFA), helps you take legal action. You don’t have to worry about upfront costs.*

In most cases, if accepted on a no win, no fee basis, you won’t pay a penny upfront for our legal services*. The basis of a CFA is that you will not be required to pay our legal fees if the compensation claim is unsuccessful. Meaning, you will not pay any fees to us unless we win your case for you*.

You can find more information on our no win no fee personal injury claim page. It includes a full list of terms and conditions.

*There are circumstances where you would be asked to pay any outstanding costs even if you don’t win your case.

You may need to pay for services from Howells Solicitors in certain situations. These include being dishonest, not giving your solicitor instructions, or rejecting an offer against their advice. Other examples are the death of the claimant, cancelling your claim, and moving without telling your solicitor.

In these cases, you might also have to cover the defendant’s costs. Client’s may be asked to pay disbursements up front or must stand to the cost of a medical report if a second opinion is obtained. In some instances, you may need to pay for medical reports or other third-party payments upfront. We would discuss this with you before making any decision.

Free Personal Injury Initial Appointment – Step by Step

Step 1 – Book Your Free Consultation
Contact our personal injury claims team by completing our online form or by calling 0114 2496 611. We’ll arrange a free appointment at a time that suits you, including during lunch breaks or after work.

Step 2 – Share Your Story
During your initial telephone appointment, our friendly solicitors will listen to your concerns with care and compassion. We’ll ask for some basic details about what happened and how you’ve been affected.

Step 3 – Get an Initial Assessment
We’ll let you know quickly whether we can help with your injury claim. Our team handles all types of cases, whether large or small.

Step 4 – Understand the Process
Your solicitor will explain the injury claims process in simple terms, guiding you step by step at your own pace.

Step 5 – Case Investigation
If we believe your claim requires further investigation, we’ll open a case and discuss your next steps, including funding options and legal costs.

Step 6 – Ongoing Support
From your first appointment onwards, our personal injury solicitors will provide expert advice, compassionate support, and clear guidance to help you secure the compensation and rehabilitation you deserve.

How to Make an Injury Claim – Step by Step

Step 1 – Free Consultation
Contact Howells Solicitors on 0114 2496 611 or complete our online form. During your free consultation, we’ll ask for some basic details about what happened and how you were affected.

Step 2 – Initial Assessment
Our specialist personal injury solicitors will review your case and let you know if further investigation is needed. We’ll explain your funding options, including No Win, No Fee agreements*.

Step 3 – Case Investigation
If your claim proceeds, we’ll collect and review any statements, evidence and medical records. We may also consult independent, 3^rd party professionals to help your case.

Step 4 – Letter of Claim
Once evidence is gathered, we will formally start legal proceedings by sending a Letter of Claim to the Defendant.

Step 5 – Interim Payments
Where possible, we will secure interim compensation payments to help cover immediate care, rehabilitation, or financial needs while your case continues.

Step 6 – Settlement or Court
We aim to resolve claims through negotiation or mediation, helping you achieve a faster and less stressful outcome. If necessary, we’ll represent you in court to secure the compensation you deserve.

Flexible Appointments

We understand that dealing with personal injury matters can be stressful, and finding time to attend in-person appointments isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer our full range of personal injury services remotely, offering a more efficient and convenient service. We can offer our personal injury legal support via telephone or secure remote online meetings.

This approach allows you to access expert legal advice from the comfort of your home, without the need to travel or rearrange your schedule. If your case requires a court hearing, many procedural matters are now handled remotely too, ensuring your legal journey is as smooth and accessible as possible.

Our remote services are designed to be just as personal and confidential as in-person consultations, with clear communication and full transparency every step of the way. Remote appointments are offered throughout the case, and most correspondence can be handled by email and Howells secure Client Portal.

Whether you’re dealing with sensitive personal injury matters or simply seeking guidance, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience that puts your needs first. Whilst we appreciate that remote services offer convenience, they may not be suitable for everyone. If you do wish to meet us face to face, you can book an appointment at one of our offices in Sheffield, Barnsley or Rotherham.

Our Slips, Trips and Falls Solicitors

Our personal injury solicitors cover the entirety of England and Wales, and have physical offices in:

– Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham

– We also cover other areas of the UK, such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Nottingham.

You can arrange appointments face to face, or we offer telephone or video call options available. If you can’t make it to our office, we could arrange for a member of the team to visit you at home. We can also arrange flexible appointments to fit around lunch breaks or work commitments.

Fill out an assessment form or call us on 0114 2496 611 to book your free appointment today.

Slips, Trips and Falls Free Consultation

Our slips, trips and falls team offers a free consultation on your first appointment, which can be made face-to-face, on the phone or by video call, as well as flexible appointments that can be arranged to fit around lunch breaks or work commitments.

Fill out an assessment form or call us on 0114 2496611  to book your free assessment today.