Slip/Trip Accidents

What to do if you have an accident

After an accident, there are a number of things you can do in the initial period to preserve and record all physical or verbal evidence available, especially where the evidence may not be obtainable at a later date, or where circumstances may change.

As time passes, it becomes more difficult to investigate a claim, so if you have been the victim of an accident, please check below for further advice. The sooner you begin the claim the better, while the information is fresh and evidence still available.

Slip Trip Accidents

If you have tripped up on paving whichis uneven or in a state of disrepair, it is vital for our Solicitors that you take photographs of the specific hazard which caused the fall. Obtain witness names and addresses/contact numbers if possible as they may prove invaluable in determining liability.

It would be helpful if the photos could be taken on a clear day and if a ruler or 50 pence piece could be placed in such a way that the extent of the hazard is clearly visible, and preferably measurable. (Once repairs have been carried out, the evidence has gone).

Once you have developed your photos, report the incident as soon as possible to the local highways department of the council concerned, and take the name and job title of whoever takes the report.

It is important to attend for medical treatment as soon after the incident as possible, as these records will be vital in determining the extent of your injuries and your prognosis.

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Keep your Receipts! It is important to keep a written record of all financial losses arising from the incident. These will include loss of earnings, travel expenses, medical expenses, miscellaneous losses, and damaged clothing. Sometimes a claim can include an element for time incurred by family and friends looking after you. The basis for this part of the claim would be that otherwise assistance would need to be provided by the State.