Slips and Trips on a night out

Slips and Trips are common on a night out, usually caused by spilt drink, broken glass or loose carpets, which lead to both minor and major injuries.

Nightclubs and bars are obviously open to the public, and therefore give permission to the customers to be on the premises. As a result of this, a club or bar owe a duty of care to all its customers and therefore must ensure all reasonable steps have been taken to remove or minimise all potential hazards.

A busy nightclub or bar should have procedures in place to ensure that premises are kept safe. Any bar should have an inspection and cleaning procedure in place to ensure that premises are cleaned regularly, and that no spillages or breakages are left to become a hazard.

A nightclub might also like to ensure that any loose carpets are rectified quickly as to not pose a trip hazard, and that no walkways or exits are blocked.

You may be able to claim for compensation if you have suffered an injury that was not your fault whilst on a night out. Failing to ensure your safety, would mean that the nightclub has been negligent, causing your personal injury.

Photographs of your injury and the negligent premises, and CCTV may be needed to help build evidence of your slip or trip claim.

Do you think you have a potential claim? Call us on our free claims helpline on 0800 634 75 75 for further advice.