Learn About Slip, Trip, Or Fall Injury Accident Claims

Last Updated 21st March 2025. If you were injured after tripping or falling due to somebody else breaching their duty of care, you might like to know more about slip, trip or fall injury accident claims.

In this guide, we’ll explain how slip and fall at work settlements may be calculated. We’ll also discuss what the average payout is for a slip and fall in the UK and then talk about how much compensation you could potentially receive if you are able to claim for a slip, trip or fall accident that was caused by another party’s negligence.

Have you been injured because of a slip, trip or fall accident that was not your fault? Then you could be entitled to claim compensation for slip, trip and fall injuries. Trust UK Law’s excellent panel of personal injury claims solicitors to handle your case.

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How Do Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries Happen? 

Most people have either slipped, tripped or fallen at some point in their lives. These are common accidents that happen everywhere, often resulting in very minimal injuries.

Although sometimes we are at fault for our own slip, trip or fall accidents, there are circumstances when others are responsible for ensuring such accidents do not happen. If they fail to do so, accidents may occur, resulting in more severe injuries. 

Here are some examples of how slip, trip and fall accidents may occur:

  • The council fails to repair or place hazard signs near uneven pavement.
  • Employers fail to complete safety checks and are unaware that hazards are present.
  • Restaurant employees fail to clean up a spillage or fail to put a warning sign near it. 

If you can prove that another person was responsible for your slip, trip or fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation. 

What Injuries Can Result From Slips, Trips and Falls?

Depending on the severity of the slip, trip or fall accident, injuries can range from minimal to extensive damage. Some common examples of injuries that typically result from such accidents include:

You can learn more about slip, trip and fall injury accident claims by continuing to read this guide. However, you can contact our helpful advisors to ask them any questions or to learn more about the average payout for slip and fall injuries in the UK. 

Can I Claim For A Slip, Trip, Or Fall Injury?

If you were injured after a slip, trip, or fall, you might be wondering if you could claim compensation. To do this, you need to be able to show that negligence has occurred.

For the purposes of a personal injury claim, negligence occurs when:

  • You are owed a duty of care
  • This duty is breached
  • You are injured as a result

A duty of care is a responsibility for someone else’s health and safety. Who owes you a duty of care and how this duty should be upheld can change depending on where you are.

For example, when you’re at work, your employer owes you a duty of care. This is outlined by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA), which states that they need to take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure your safety while working.

Another example comes under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 (OLA). Under this legislation, those in control of public spaces need to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors.

To better understand your claim, contact our team of advisors today using the details at the top of this guide. Alternatively, read on to learn about the average payout for a slip and fall in the UK.

What Is The Average Payout For A Slip And Fall In The UK?

Personal injury compensation can typically be split into two heads of claim: general damages and special damages. The average payout for a slip and fall in the UK is likely to include some combination of these two types of damages.

The first head of claim, general damages, is aimed towards your injuries and the way they affect your life. This includes both physical and psychological injuries.  When those responsible for valuing claims calculate compensation under this heading, they often refer to Guidelines from the Judicial College (JCG). This is a document that offers guideline compensation amounts for a number of different injuries.

You can find some examples of the amounts listed in the JCG in the table below. It is important to note that compensation for slip, trip and fall claims is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please only use the figures below as a guide. Also take note that the first entry in this table is a figure that is not based on the JCG.

Part of body injuredSeverityCompensation Guideline
Multiple Serious Injuries With Special DamagesSeriousUp to £1,000,000+
HeadVery Severe£344,150 to £493,000
Moderate (i)£183,190 to £267,340
Facial scarringVery severe£36,340 to £118,790
LegsModerate (b) (iv)£33,880 to £47,840
ArmsLess Severe£23,430 to £47,810
BackModerate (i)£33,880 to £47,320
NeckModerate (i)£30,500 to £46,970
KneeModerate (i)£18,110 to £31,960
SkeletalMultiple Fractures of Facial Bones£18,180 to £29,220

Some slip and fall compensation amounts also include special damages. This head of claim addresses the financial losses that you have endured as a result of your injuries. For example, this could include lost earnings or travel costs to and from hospital appointments.

This heading can also cover:

  •   The cost of domestic help, such as help with cleaning or cooking.
  •   Childcare costs.
  •   The cost of home adjustments, such as the installation of a stairlift.
  •   Mobility aid costs, like wheelchairs or a cane.
  •   Prescriptions and over-the-counter medication expenses.

It’s important to note that in order to claim under this heading, you have to be able to provide evidence to prove your losses. Because of this, it can be a good idea to keep any invoices or receipts related to your injuries.

Contact our team of advisors today. They provide free valuations of slip, trip, or fall injury accident claims and, if your claim has reasonable prospects of success, they can connect you to a slip and fall lawyer from our panel who can take your case forward.

Evidence For Slip, Trip Or Fall Injury Accident Claims

All slips, trips and falls claims must be supported with sufficient evidence that proves you suffered your injury due to a relevant third party breaching their duty of care. Some examples of evidence that could help support a personal injury claim include:

  • Photographs of the accident scene.
  • A copy of your medical records.
  • The contact information of any witnesses.
  • Footage or other records of the accident.

You may wish to instruct a slip and fall accident lawyer to help you. Our panel of No Win No Fee lawyers have years of experience with personal injury claims. One of them could help gather the evidence for your trip claim. Get in touch with one of our advisors for a free claim check. If it seems like you have a strong case, you could be passed onto a lawyer from our panel.

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How Long Do I Have To Make A Personal Injury Claim?

Generally, you need to start your claim for a fall within 3 years, in line with the Limitations Act 1980. The time starts either from the date of your injury or from the date of knowledge. The date of knowledge is the date you either were made aware of your injury (if this was not the accident date) or the date you became aware you were injured due to negligence. However, there are exceptions to the time limit.

Those with reduced mental capacity have the time limit suspended. The time limit only applies again when or if mental capacity is back to normal. However, a litigation friend can claim on their behalf before this point.

If the claimant is under 18 years old, the 3-year time limit does not apply until they turn 18. However, a fall claim could still be made using the help of a litigation friend.

Contact UK Law for more information today. We can tell you if you’re still eligible for fall compensation.

No Win No Fee Slip, Trip Or Fall Injury Accident Claims

If you contact our advisors about your potential slip, trip or fall compensation claim, they could connect you with a solicitor from our panel. Our panel of solicitors can support personal injury compensation claims under a type of No Win No Fee agreement that’s called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

Claiming with a solicitor under a CFA brings several benefits. One is that you won’t need to pay your solicitor at the start of your claim or while it’s being processed for their services. You also won’t need to pay your solicitor for their work if your claim goes ahead and proves unsuccessful.

If your claim is a success, then your solicitor will take a small percentage from any compensation. This is capped by law and is commonly called a success fee.

For more advice on claiming compensation with a No Win No Fee solicitor, or to ask about other matters such as the average payout for a slip and fall in the UK, contact our advisors for free today. To reach our team, you can:

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We hope this guide on slip, trip and fall injury accident claims has been helpful. If you have any further queries, please get in touch at any time.