TRIPS, SLIPS AND FALLS CLAIMS
Whatever your lifestyle, in everyday life there is potential for unfortunate accidents that can lead to injuries.
If you’ve slipped, tripped, or fallen and you feel it wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation.
Our compassionate and experienced Belfast-based personal injury solicitors specialise in these public and occupier’s liability claims and are here to guide you through the process.
If you or someone you know has been injured following a slip, trip or fall, contact Keenan Solicitors today for a FREE no obligation consultation.
Why Keenan Solicitors?
If you’ve suffered an injury as result of a slip, trip or fall which wasn’t your fault, we understand the pain and suffering you are likely to be going through.
The law around successfully securing compensation following one of these accidents isn’t always straightforward and it is important that you have a solicitor who will honestly advise you and help navigate you through the claims process.
Keenan Solicitors have been successfully acting in these claims for over 25 years and are Northern Ireland’s leading personal injury solicitors.
We will take the time to understand the unique circumstances of your accident and the nature of your injuries, aiming to assist you in your recovery and secure the compensation you deserve.
Call Keenan Solicitors on 028 90 49 3349 or tell us about your accident at work and we will call you.
Contact Keenan Solicitors to make a claim
Allow us to assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve by giving us a call for a free, no obligation consultation today or by sending your details to us in the box below and we’ll give you a call at a time that suits you.
Can I Claim for a Slip, Trip or Fall?
- Wet surfaces
- Dusty floors
- Icy conditions
- Uneven surfaces
- Open manhole covers or roadworks
- Unsecured items, obstacles, cables and wires
- Employers’ negligence
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What should I do following an accident?
A general rule of thumb in any case is the more evidence you have showing that the accident took place in the way you allege, the better your chances of success.
We appreciate that these accidents are often very painful and distressing and as a result, it may not be at the top of your list of priorities to record the details of the accident.
Your first priority if you are hurt should be to seek medical attention. That means attending A&E or speaking with your GP as soon as possible following the accident. Make sure that a good and accurate record is kept of how the accident happened at this stage, as this can be very important later on’
A suggestion would be to take a photo of what made you fall – if there’s a hazard that you tripped over set a coin or something similar up against it to allow us to estimate the height of the edge or area as this is very important in helping us advise whether you are likely to have a case.
If there were any witnesses to the injury you incurred it is advisable to have them write down their account, preferably in email and send it to you for your records and for the use of your solicitor. Try to get their names and phone numbers and if possible their emails or home addresses.
Having this kind of information and witness account may mean your claim is more likely to succeed.
The next step is to contact Keenan Solicitors for a FREE no obligation consultation, where our expert solicitors can advise you honestly on the merits and get your claim started.
Public Liability vs Occupiers’ Liability Claims
There are subtle legal differences in slip, trip and fall claims in Northern Ireland depending on where they happened.
The difference is often key in how your case is investigated and pursued, which is why it is important that you have a solicitor who is an expert in these personal injury claims.
Public Liability Claims
These claims arise out of accidents which happen on publicly owned land. This can range from parks, to footpaths and pavements. A typical cause is uneven walkways or potholes.
The defendant here will usually be the local public authority. These claims will often be hotly contested, so it’s important that you gather as much evidence as possible and then speak to one of our expert solicitors, who can honestly advise you on the merits of your case from the outset and secure the compensation you deserve.
Occupiers’ Liability Claims
These claims arise out of accidents which happened on private property. Occupiers are under obligations to ensure that when welcoming people onto their property, it is safe to do so.
In these circumstances liability rests with the owners of the land and we will often be claiming against their insurers. Common examples will be shops, restaurants and bars.
Our friendly and knowledgeable solicitors pride themselves on providing honest and straightforward legal advice. We’re only a phone call away.
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