If you were injured on a slippery surface because no wet floor sign was displayed, you might be wondering if you could claim compensation. We will look at the duty of care that is owed to you and how this could be breached, causing a slip and fall that results in injury.
Advice On Claiming For Slips And Falls If No Wet Floor Sign Was Displayed
We also aim to answer the question, “how are settlements reached in these kinds of claims?”. This guide will address the two heads of claim that could make up a payout in a successful claim and what they relate to.
Furthermore, you can learn about what evidence can be used to prove liability and strengthen your claim. We will also look at the benefits of legal representation. You can connect with our advisors at any time that suits you for free advice. You could be connected with a No Win No Fee solicitor provided your claim is valid.
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- Could You Claim For Slips And Falls If No Wet Floor Sign Was Displayed?
- What Injuries Can You Get From Slipping On A Wet Floor?
- What Evidence Is Needed To Prove Your Slip And Fall Claim?
- How Much Can I Sue For Accidents Caused By No Wet Floor Sign Being Displayed?
- Why Claim For A Slip On A Wet Floor With A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
- Learn More About Claiming For Slips And Falls On Wet Floors
Could You Claim For Slips And Falls If No Wet Floor Sign Was Displayed?
In order to claim for a wet floor accident, you must prove the following:
- You were owed a duty of care
- This duty of care was breached
- You were injured in an accident caused by the breach
Below, we look at the duty of care owed to you in public and in the workplace.
Public Place
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 states that the “occupier” of a public space has a duty of care towards those who use the space for the intended purpose. They must ensure the reasonable safety of visitors to the space.
The occupier does not need to physically occupy the space, despite the name. “Occupier” refers to anyone who has control over the area, for example the owner or local authority.
Workplace Accidents
Employers owe a duty of care towards employees. This is stated in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Employers need to take reasonable and practicable steps to prevent their employees from being injured. For example, they should ensure that hazards (such as wet floors) are signposted.
Speak with our team to learn whether you could be entitled to claim if you were injured because no wet floor sign was displayed. If you have a legitimate case, they could connect you with a No Win No Fee lawyer from our panel.
What Injuries Can You Get From Slipping On A Wet Floor?
Below, we have included some examples of how you could be harmed by slipping over a wet floor without signage:
- The owner of a shop is aware of a spillage in a busy aisle but fails to provide signage to warn customers of the hazard. This means that someone falls and injures their shoulder.
- Your workplace is being mopped but the cleaner has not been provided with wet floor signs. As a result, you’re unaware of the slippery surface, meaning you fall and sustain a head injury.
- Water is tracked into a foyer when it’s raining, and no steps are taken to prevent this from happening or to warn people of the hazard. As a result, someone falls and sustains a back injury.
This is not an extensive list of examples and you may have been injured by a lack of wet floor sign in a way we haven’t mentioned. We encourage you to get in touch with our team for confirmation on whether you could claim. If your case is valid you could be connected with a No Win No Fee solicitor.
What Evidence Is Needed To Prove Your Slip And Fall Claim?
Evidence is an important factor in making a compensation claim. You can use evidence to show how the incident occurred and how you were impacted.
Below are some examples of the proof you could use in support of your claim:
- CCTV footage
- Photographs of your injuries and the scene of the accident
- Details of witnesses so that they can provide a statement at a later date
- A diary of your symptoms to show how you were affected
If you’d like to know more about claiming compensation if you were injured because there was no wet floor sign displayed, don’t hesitate to contact our team today.
How Much Can I Sue For Accidents Caused By No Wet Floor Sign Being Displayed?
You may be interested in using a personal injury claims calculator to see what your injuries are worth; however, this may not give you an accurate assessment of your claim because of the myriad of factors that will impact a potential payout.
When legal professionals are valuing claims, they may use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) for assistance. This is a publication that displays compensation brackets for a range of injuries of different severities. Through this head of claim, you can seek compensation for physical and/or psychological injuries caused by third-party negligence.
Below, we’ve included a table featuring figures from the JCG as an example. However, these numbers are a guideline.
Compensation Guidelines
| Injury | Compensation | Description of Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe Foot Injury (c) | £83,960 to £109,650 | Foot injuries produce permanent and severe pain or disability that is serious and permanent. |
| Serious Foot Injury (e) | £24,990 to £39,200 | Continuous pain is caused by injury regardless of prolonged treatment. |
| Severe Knee Injury (a) (i) | £69,730 to £96,210 | The knee joint is disrupted because of serious injuries. Surgery has either taken place or cannot be avoided. |
| Moderate Knee Injury (b) (i) | £14,840 to £26,190 | Dislocation and torn cartilage injuries belong in this bracket. They may cause mild future disability and knee weakness. |
| Very Severe Ankle Injury (a) | £50,060 to £69,700 | Injuries in this bracket are limited and unusual, such as intensive soft tissue damage as well as bilateral ankle fractures. |
| Severe Ankle Injury (b) | £31,310 to £50,060 | Extensive treatment is required for this level of ankle injury. The ankle will remain unstable after treatment, impacting the ability to walk. |
| Moderate Ankle Injury (c) | £13,740 to £26,590 | Difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time after suffering from fractures and ligamentous tears. |
| Wrist Injury (a) | £47,620 to £59,860 | Total loss of wrist function. |
| Wrist Injury (b) | £24,500 to £39,170 | Some useful wrist movement remains. Significant permanent disability persists. |
| Minor Back Injury (c) (i) | £7,890 to £12,510 | Back injuries that fully recover, or recover to nuisance level, within two to five years. |
Other Ways You May Be Compensated
You may have suffered financial losses as a result of sustaining injuries due to negligence. Special damages could reimburse you for these losses. For example, this could include loss of earnings, travel expenses and care costs.
It is advised that you keep evidence in support of this head of your claim. This means keeping any receipts, invoices and bank statements that relate to your costs and losses.
Our advisors can help you understand what evidence you can provide for your case. Call us today for further support.
Why Claim For A Slip On A Wet Floor With A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
Our panel of No Win No Fee solicitors may be able to help you with your claim after you were injured in an accident because no wet floor sign was displayed. You can work with our panel of solicitors through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which is a type of No Win No Fee agreement with the following conditions:
- No upfront or ongoing solicitor fees.
- You aren’t required to pay your solicitor for the work they’ve done if your claim ends unsuccessfully.
- In a successful personal injury claim, a success fee is taken from your compensation award to cover your solicitor fees. This is capped by law so you will receive the majority of your compensation.
Get Advice From Our Team
Our advisors are available 24/7 to provide you with free legal advice with no obligation for you to continue using our services. To learn more about claiming after being injured because no wet floor sign was displayed, contact us today.
- Call 0161 696 9685
- Contact us online
- Message directly through the live chat
Learn More About Claiming For Slips And Falls On Wet Floors
Below we have linked to our other guides that may be useful to you.
- Claim for injuries in a pub or bar
- How to make an accident in the street claim
- Claiming for post-traumatic stress disorder
You can also use these resources for further reading.
- NHS – Find services near you
- Health and Safety Executive – Preventing slips and trips
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
We hope that this guide discussing how to claim when no wet floor sign was displayed in a public place has been useful to you. If you have any questions, speak with a member of our team today.
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