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Last Updated 26 March 2026. If no wet floor sign is displayed, you could very easily slip on hazardous surfaces and badly injure yourself. Hazards created by cleaning activities or leaks should be clearly signposted to alert others while repairs or cleaning are carried out. The responsible party, whether your employer or those in control of a public space, should take the necessary precautions to ensure your reasonable safety. If their failure to do so causes an injury, then you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation.
This is where Advice comes in. Our solicitors have been active in personal injury cases for decades, so we know our way around a claim. We’ve won millions in compensation across thousands of clients, and you could be next. It’s free to talk to our advisory team to find out if you are eligible to seek compensation. Whether you need support with finding rehabilitation services or have no idea where to start with collecting evidence, we’ll address any concerns and take you through the process.
If you have a valid case, you’ll be put in touch with an expert personal injury solicitor who is chosen especially to meet your needs. As we discuss below, our solicitors provide an in-depth, highly professional service built around your needs, so why not get in touch with us to find out more today? To do so, you can:
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- Could You Claim For Slips And Falls If No Wet Floor Sign Was Displayed?
- Time Limit For Claiming For A Slip And Fall When 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 Our Expert Solicitors?
- Can I Claim For Injuries Caused By No Wet Floor Sign On A No Win No Fee Basis?
- 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 etc. 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 at work was displayed. If you have a legitimate case, they could connect you with one of Advice’s dedicated No Win No Fee lawyers.
Time Limit For Claiming For A Slip And Fall When No Wet Floor Sign Was Displayed
As established by the Limitation Act 1980, there is a three-year time limit for claiming for injuries after slipping on a wet floor with no sign. This usually starts from the date of the incident.
The time limit can work differently under certain circumstances. If a child has been injured, then the time limit for starting a claim will be put on hold until their 18th birthday. From that day, the injured party will have three years to start their own injury claim. Alternatively, a litigation friend could start a claim on the child’s behalf before they turn 18.
The time limit will be frozen indefinitely if the injured person lacks the mental capacity to start their own claim. A litigation friend could start a claim on the injured person’s behalf while the time limit remains frozen. If, however, the injured party later regains their mental capacity and a claim has not been made, then they will have three years to begin their claim from the day of recovery.
To learn more about your eligibility to start a slip and fall injury claim, please continue reading or contact our advisors for free today, either online or by phoning us.
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 a 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.
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How Much Can I Sue For Accidents Caused By No Wet Floor Sign Being Displayed?
If you have a successful personal injury claim after having slipped on the floor because there were no wet floor signs displayed, there are two heads of claim that could potentially make up your compensation: general and special damages.
General damages compensate you for the way you’ve been physically and psychologically impacted by negligence. As such, here are some factors that are taken into consideration:
- Loss of amenity.
- Pain severity.
- The prognosis.
Legal professionals can use your medical records and the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them value the worth of your general damages.
The JCG is a publication containing guideline compensation brackets for different injuries and illnesses.
Compensation Guidelines
In this list, we have taken some guideline compensation brackets from the JCG for injuries that could potentially be suffered after slipping on a wet floor with no signs. However, these figures are not guaranteed, and the top figure hasn’t been taken from the JCG. So, please only refer to this list as a guide:
- Up to £500,000+ – multiple serious injuries with special damages.
- £95,680 to £159,770 – a severe pelvis and hip injury (a)(i), such as extensive fractures that necessitate spinal fusion.
- £32,450 to £47,810 – a moderate pelvis and hip injury (b)(i) where any permanent disabilities are not major.
- £61,090 to £85,070 – a very severe ankle injury (a), such as a transmalleolar fracture with extensive soft-tissue damage that leads to deformity.
- £16,770 to £32,450 – a moderate ankle injury (c), such as a ligament tear that makes it difficult to walk on uneven ground.
- £47,810 to £73,050 – an arm injury that results in permanent and substantial disablement (b), such as extensive forearm fractures that result in functional or cosmetic residual disability.
- £8,060 to £23,430 – a simple forearm fracture (d).
- £15,370 to £29,900 – a less severe wrist injury (c) that still results in permanent disability (like persistent pain).
Other Ways You May Be Compensated
Special damages compensate you for the way you’ve been financially impacted by negligence. For example, you could incur:
- Lost earnings from needing to take time off work to recover from your injury.
- Medical bills, such as prescription costs.
- Professional and domestic care costs.
In order to be awarded special damages, you must provide evidence, such as receipts, payslips, invoices, and bank statements.
For more information on how personal injury compensation is calculated for slipping on a wet floor with no sign, please contact us today.
Why Claim For A Slip On A Wet Floor With Our Expert Solicitors?
By claiming for a slip on a wet floor with our expert solicitors, you’ll be working with a highly experienced legal professional with the necessary knowledge, experience and skills to give your case the best chance of success. We understand that the no wet floor sign injury claims process is more than just the payout at the end; it’s also about achieving a sense of closure and an admission of responsibility from the at-fault party. So we ensure the service we offer is built around the claimant, taking our time to really understand your needs and giving the necessary support to focus on your recovery.
There’s a lot involved in making a personal injury claim, which is why Advice does the hard work to give you peace of mind that we are working tirelessly to secure the resolution you deserve. Here are just some of the services our solicitors provide to maximise your chance of winning the claim:
- Get you the right rehabilitative care by connecting you with professionals who understand the particular impacts of slip-related injuries.
- Assist you with collecting evidence, such as the building’s CCTV footage, which may show the fall actually taking place. Cleaning rotas and maintenance logs will also be very useful in determining whether proper safety procedures were followed.
- Provide regular updates on the claim’s progress and explain all the technical legal language.
- Consider both the actual injuries caused by the slip and any financial losses, ensuring the claim is valued accurately and fairly.
- Negotiate a settlement on your behalf and bring anything agreed back to you for your final approval.
You can learn about what Advice’s solicitors can do for you when claiming for injuries caused by slipping on a wet floor with no sign by contacting our advisors today.
Can I Claim For Injuries Caused By No Wet Floor Sign On A No Win No Fee Basis?
Yes absolutely! Advice offers all eligible claimants the chance to claim for injuries caused by the absence of a wet floor sign on a No Win No Fee basis. Our solicitors use a particular contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This agreement provides claimants with several benefits, including:
- No service fees to pay either at the start or during the claim.
- You will also not owe a service fee if the claim is lost.
- A binding cap on the percentage that can be charged for the solicitor’s success fee if the claim is won.
Success fees are only charged if the claim is successful. The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 legally caps the percentage that solicitors may charge for this to 25%, thereby giving our clients multiple layers of security and peace of mind.
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.
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Learn More About Claiming For Slips And Falls On Wet Floors
Use these resources for further reading if you are interested in this type of claim or are looking to make one.
- 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.
