Wet floors can be incredibly dangerous especially if they are a material such as marble or laminate as the shiny surface can make it far more dangerous when the floor is wet. There are two main categories where you may be looking to claim for an accident caused by a wet floor; in a public place or at work. I shall address the two separately as, although they have similar principles at heart, they can be very different when claiming.

Accidents in a public place

Claims run under something called the Occupiers’ Liability Act; under this legislation the occupier of premises owes a duty to those using the premises to ensure they are safe.

For example; the owner of a shopping centre is responsible to ensure the place is not dangerous for people to use!
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Claiming for personal injury can be quite a daunting experience for many people, especially if they are suffering from a serious injury that has now changed their lives for the foreseeable future. However, it really isn’t as scary as people may think. I won’t say that it is a simple thing to do as at the end of the day pursuing for compensation is commencing legal proceedings and consequently you do have to keep this in mind. Furthermore, a claim cannot be successful without the Client;s co-operation and therefore although we will do the majority of the work for you, sometimes you will be required to gather evidence, attend appointments and simply help out.

As of July 2013 there are 2 main protocols in place for personal injury claims depending on the type of accident that you have been involved in and the value of that claim. The first is if you have been involved in a road traffic accident, and in this instance your claim will likely proceed through the road traffic accident protocol that was brought in back in 2010. This protocol was put in place to speed up the process of claiming for a road collision. The stages in this protocol are as follows:
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Admittedly we have all had those moments where we think it’s clear to pull out of a side road and then had the shock of a vehicle coming past, leaving us glad that we didn’t decide to just press your foot down! Unfortunately, however, some people do end up pulling out and this can obviously lead to quite a nasty collision.

The Highway Code isn’t “law” but guidelines to govern how people should be driving on the road and as everyone has to take a theory test before being given a full driving license, everybody should know it. Under the Highway Code there is a section dedicated to junctions and this is what I shall focus on in this blog.
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Whiplash has been in the news a lot recently with many tabloids and media organisations making unfounded comments about the effect that this injury has on people. Unfortunately, it is this type of advertisement that can make people very wary and uncomfortable when thinking of claiming for whiplash, but this should not be the case- whiplash can be incredibly debilitating and can affect people severely; especially if they are already suffering from a pre-existing condition.

Of course any settlement that you will receive following a claim for whiplash will come down to your medical evidence and your personal circumstances as everyone will be affected differently. For example; someone who is employed in a position that involves heavy labour may not be able to return to work as quickly as someone who has an office job- meaning that they will suffer greater financial loss because of the injury and therefore will wish to claim further special damages for loss of earnings. No solicitor should be able to confirm to you at the beginning of a case what you definitely will get, and although we get many people asking we will always advise the same; settlements are different in every single case (sometimes even if it is just by 1p) and therefore it will come down to YOUR medical evidence and YOUR circumstances.
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Settle quickly, out of sight, out of mind, pre-medical offers; these are the types of phrases that insurers think of straight away when they hear of a personal injury claim from a claimant who does not have legal representation. Now we would not wish to seem like we are just bad mouthing insurers because of competition reasons as this simply is not the case! We just know from our extensive experience in the area of personal injury claiming that they do unfortunately try and take advantage of claimants who do not understand the proper legal system that is in place.

Unfortunately, insurers also tend to bad mouth us to people with phrases such as “high legal fees” “long court action” and “unnecessary middlemen” – trust us this is not the case.

And the term “middlemen” for lawyers is a joke!
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Trapping a part of your body in a door is a lot more painful than you would think; sometimes it can even lead to amputations. Unfortunately, it seems that many children tend to suffer from these types of accidents whilst at school and as the doors in schools tend to be fire doors they are incredibly heavy and can cause a serious injury.

The first thing to point out, with these types of claims, is that they’re not easy to win unfortunately. It is only in specific circumstances where we may be able to assist clients in these type of claims on a No Win No Fee basis. When making a claim for personal injury there has to be certain prerequisites these are:
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Medical negligence claims can be some of the most distressing and upsetting personal injury claims that we deal with here at The Injury Lawyers as sometimes we cannot comprehend the sheer negligence carried out by those that we trust – medical practitioners. Medical negligence claims can also be some of the most difficult claims that we deal with when it comes to winning them, with many continuing for several years as evidence and statements are obtained. However, as we have extensive knowledge in this area of law, we ensure that you claim is dealt with as proficiently and as quickly as possible.

If you have been looking on our website you may be aware of the changes that were brought in, the law changed on 1^st April of this year and now because of these changes most solicitors are now seeking to deduct up to 25% from your compensation. However, we still ensure that you receive 100% of your compensation with no deductions, no upfront charges or hidden administration fees.
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Working at height can be dangerous so you it is important to know about your rights and responsibilities.

What do Employers need to do?

It is up to employers to ensure that work at height is properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out safely. This means that the planning, organisation and supervision also needs to be carried out by competent people.

How employers should avoid risks
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The Highways Act 1980 brought in measures to ensure that the highways in the United Kingdom are suitable for use.

What if they are not suitable for use?

In some instances highways are not always fit for use and they can cause accidents. Trips and falls are common and can cause serious injuries to those whom have fallen. Common problems with the highways include potholes, uneven surfaces, uncovered drains or defective curbs.

If this has happened to you, you may be able to claim compensation.
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Accidents in supermarkets happen more often than you think. With accidents happening on a regular basis, with wet floors and spillages being the biggest cause of accidents, we take on a lot of these types of cases. You may be eligible to claim for compensation if you have an accident that wasn’t your fault whilst out shopping.

Supermarket accidents are commonly caused by:

• Spillages
• Falling shelves or products
• Tripping hazards in aisles

Supermarkets owe a duty of care to their customers under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. This duty of care is to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to make sure that the supermarket is safe for customers to visit. Compensation will be available if it can be seen that your injury is attributable to the supermarkets negligence and / or lack of care.
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