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• "Slip and Trip"
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Accidents involving a slip or a trip are the most common forms of personal injury in the United Kingdom. Accidents involving slip and trip can take place either indoor or outdoor, and whoever is responsible for that area has a duty of care toward you.

Accidents that fall under the category of “slip and trip” include falling over a broken paving slab, slipping on a wet floor or tripping on steps. The important thing to be able to prove is that the person responsible for that place was negligent in his duty of care. To help prove this it is a good idea to have photographic evidence as well as witnesses to back your claim.

As already said accidents of this kind can take place both indoors and outdoors, in places such as:

Indoor – the owner is responsible to ensure the environment is safe.

• Shops
• Restaurants
• Pubs
• Cinemas
• Office buildings

Outdoor – local councils and highway authorities are responsible for the maintenance of public thoroughfares.

• Roads
• Pavements

Under British law, if you can prove that the responsible person was negligent you can claim compensation for the following:

• Loss of income as a result of negligence
• Travel costs as a result of medical malpractice
• Cost of any further treatment necessary to correct the negligent work
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional pain and suffering, including psychological therapy

When seeking compensation for a “slip and trip” accident, it is recommended you contact a specialized compensation lawyer, contact your legal specialist here.