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Last updated 19th November 2025. The average payouts for trip at work compensation vary significantly based on unique factors, such as the severity of the injuries suffered, whether the employer is fully to blame for the trip accident, and what costs have resulted from the injury.
If you have been injured in a trip accident at work, our No Win No Fee solicitors may be able to tell you exactly how much compensation you could be entitled to.
Key Takeaways
- Trip and work compensation figures can range from a few thousand pounds (for minor injuries such as sprains), to over £100,000 (for severe injuries like head trauma).
- Employers should eliminate the risk of all trip hazards (as much as is reasonably possible) as part of their legal duty to protect employees at work.
- If they fail to do this, they could be held liable for any trip injuries an employee suffers.
- Trip at work compensation can be divided into two heads of claim – general damages (for the physical and psychological effects of the injury), and special damages (for the financial effects of the injury).
- The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) can be used by legal professionals to help evaluate general damages in a claim.
Contact one of our friendly advisors today to discuss your potential accident at work claim and receive free advice. Our team is here to help you 24/7. They could also answer any questions you may still have after finishing this guide about claiming trip at work compensation:
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- Trip At Work Compensation Examples
- I Was Injured Due To A Trip At Work, Is Compensation Owed To Me?
- Potential Causes Of Slips And Trips And Injuries You Could Sustain
- Slip At Work Evidence – What You Could Present To Support Your Claim
- Can I Claim Trip At Work Compensation With A No Win No Fee Lawyer?
- Trip At Work Compensation FAQs
- Slip Trip And Fall Claims In The Workplace – More Information
Trip At Work Compensation Examples
Following a successful personal injury claim for a trip at work, your compensation settlement will include general damages. General damages account for the pain and suffering you’ve endured that was directly caused by your injury.
Below we have created a table using the amounts listed in the most recent edition of the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Legal professionals can refer to this document to help them value personal injury claims, as it states compensation guidelines for different injuries of varying severities.
However, you should only use this table as a guide. Compensation is valued on a case-by-case basis, and the amount you receive could differ from those listed below. Also, the top row in the table isn’t from the JCG.
Compensation Guidelines
| Injury | Details | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple serious injuries + special damages | Compensation covering more than one serious injury with associated financial losses, such as loss of earnings, medical bills, and care costs. | Up to £500,000+ |
| Back - severe (a)(i) | A combination of severe consequences due to severe damage to the nerve roots and spinal cord. | £111,150 to £196,450 |
| Foot - severe (d) | Both heels or feet have fractures that cause permanent pain and substantially restricted mobility. | £51,220 to £85,460 |
| Foot - moderate (f) | A displaced metatarsal fracture that causes continuing symptoms and results in a permanent deformity. | £16,770 to £30,500 |
| Ankle - severe (b) | The ankle will require a extensive treatment period or time in plaster which could result in ankle instability. | £38,210 to £61,090 |
| Hand - severe fractures to fingers (f) | These fractures may lead to partial amputations that will result in impaired grip and a deformity. | Up to £44,840 |
| Hand - less serious (g) | Significantly impaired hand function regardless of whether treatment has been undertaken due to a severe crush injury. | £17,640 to £35,390 |
| Elbow - less severe (b) | Injuries impair function but major surgery is not needed. | £19,100 to £39,070 |
| Leg - less serious (c)(i) | A fracture that has made a reasonable recovery but the person is still elft with a limp, impaired mobility and other issues. | £21,920 to £33,880 |
What Are Special Damages And Can I Claim Them?
Additionally, following a successful claim for a trip at work, your compensation settlement could include special damages. Special damages compensate you for the financial losses and costs you have experienced due to your injury.
Some examples of the losses you could be compensated for could include:
- A loss of earnings.
- Medical expenses.
- Cost of care.
- Travel costs.
However, in order to successfully claim these losses back under special damages, you will need to provide evidence in support of them. Evidence could include receipts, bank statements, and payslips.
Contact our advisors today to learn more about claiming. If you have a valid case, they could connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from Advice.
How Is Trip At Work Compensation Calculated?
Trip at work compensation is calculated by combining both general damages and special damages. The total amount depends solely on the unique circumstances of each case.
Key factors determining general damages include:
- How painful the injury is.
- What the expected recovery time of the injury is.
- How quality of life has been affected.
- What part of the body is affected.
- The severity of the injury.
- Whether mental health has been affected (for example, distress has been suffered).
General damages are calculated with reference to independent medical records and the JCG, whereas special damages are calculated based on the financial evidence that’s been provided (bank statements, receipts, invoices, and payslips).
One of our experienced solicitors can thoroughly investigate all aspects of your workplace accident and how it’s affected you, to ensure that all of your losses and suffering are accounted for in your trip at work compensation. Contact us today to connect with Advice’s expert solicitors.
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I Was Injured Due To A Trip At Work, Is Compensation Owed To Me?
If you have been injured in a slip, trip and fall accident while at work, you might be eligible to make a personal injury claim. However, to successfully claim compensation, you must be able to demonstrate that you suffered your injury due to your employer breaching their duty of care. A breach of duty of care that results in an injury is known as negligence.
According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers owe a duty of care towards those they employ. They must take all reasonable steps to prevent accidents from occurring.
If your employer were to fail to adhere to this duty of care, this could result in you being injured at work. You could be entitled to claim for this.
If you have any questions about making a personal injury claim for a trip at work, or about the compensation you could potentially receive for your injuries, get in touch with our advisors.
Potential Causes Of Slips And Trips And Injuries You Could Sustain
There are various ways you could be involved in a slip-and-trip accident at work. Some examples of how this type of accident could occur and the injuries you could sustain include:
- You slip on a puddle at work that was caused by a leaking ceiling. Your employer was aware of this leak but had taken no reasonable steps to resolve the issue or prevent an accident from occurring. As a result, you suffer a leg and an arm injury.
- You tripped over a wire due to your employer failing to properly tidy away or secure down the wire. This could cause you to suffer an ankle injury.
- You could trip on a walkway obstruction due to your employer leaving items unattended and not properly stored away.
- You trip on a piece of carpet that’s sticking up, creating a hazard.
As part of their duty of care, your employer should be taking reasonable steps to ensure these types of workplace accidents don’t take place. Some of the steps they could take to ensure safety in the workplace could include:
- Performing regular risk assessments.
- Providing all employees with proper training.
- Maintaining good housekeeping; for example, tidying away wires and keeping walkways clear.
How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Trip At Work?
When making a personal injury claim, you must ensure that you start your claim within the time limit set out in the Limitation Act 1980.
Generally, you will have 3 years to begin your personal injury claim from the date you suffered your injury.
However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. These exceptions can apply to those who are unable to pursue their own claim because of a lack of mental capacity, and minors. In these scenarios, the time limit will be suspended until the injured party can legally pursue their own claim, and a litigation friend can pursue a claim on their behalf in the meantime.
To learn more about the exceptions to the 3-year time limit, you can contact our advisors. Furthermore, they could help answer any questions you may have about making a claim for a trip at work or about the compensation that could be awarded for a successful claim.
Slip At Work Evidence – What You Could Present To Support Your Claim
To help support your personal injury claim, you should present sufficient evidence. Providing the correct evidence could help prove that your employer’s negligence was responsible for the accident and your injury. It could also help you demonstrate how you were impacted by this accidental injury.
Some examples of the types of evidence you could use to support your claim include:
- Contact details of any eyewitnesses.
- CCTV footage of the accident.
- A completed report in the accident book if applicable.
- Medical evidence about the injury you sustained, such as a copy of your medical records.
Additionally, if you would like help with collecting evidence for your claim, a solicitor from Advice could assist you. They have experience in these kinds of cases and can ensure that all aspects of your claim are covered.
Contact our advisors to be put in contact with one of our advisors, or if you have any further questions about making a claim for trip at work compensation.
Can I Claim Trip At Work Compensation With A No Win No Fee Lawyer?
You could be entitled to trip at work compensation if you’re injured in an accident resulting from negligence. Our solicitors could help, provided you have a personal injury claim.
A lawyer from Advice may offer to work with you under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement. This is a type of No Win No Fee agreement.
When working with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors, you will usually not be expected to pay them for their services if your case is unsuccessful.
You will have to pay them a percentage of your compensation if you are awarded compensation. This percentage is called a success fee, and the amount your solicitor can take is capped by law.
Contact one of our advisors today to discuss your claim and be connected with a solicitor from Advice. Our friendly team is available 24/7 to help answer your questions and offer free advice.
Contact them today:
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Trip At Work Compensation FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions that people have regarding trip at work compensation.
Are Trip At Work Claims Always Made Against The Employer?
No, trip at work claims are not always made against the employer directly. While the accident may be the employer’s fault, it’s usually handled through the employer’s mandatory liability insurance policy, not by taking money directly from the employer personally or from the company’s profits.
How Long Will My Trip At Work Claim Take To Settle?
Your trip at work claim may take from a couple of months to over a year to settle. There is no set timeline for this, as the length of a claim depends on multiple factors, such as the complexity of the case, whether liability is admitted to, and how quickly it takes for all evidence to be gathered.
If you work with a solicitor from Advice, they will ensure that the claims process is as efficient as possible.
Can I Claim If I Caused The Trip Myself?
If you were entirely at fault for the trip at work accident, then you likely cannot make a claim, as a successful claim requires proving that your employer was negligent in some way.
However, if you were only partially responsible for the trip at work accident, then you can still make a claim. These types of claims are referred to as ‘split liability claims’. Please contact us to establish liability regarding your trip at work accident today.
Do I Need A Solicitor To Make A Claim?
While you legally do not need a solicitor to make a claim for trip at work compensation, having one by your side can be extremely helpful, as they can do all of the hard legal work on your behalf.
Slip Trip And Fall Claims In The Workplace – More Information
Additional external resources you can view:
- Managing risks and risk assessment at work – Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- First Aid – NHS
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – UK Gov.
Contact one of our advisors to learn more about making a claim for a trip at work or about the compensation that could be awarded for successful claims.
