What should you do if you have had a tripping/slipping/falling accident?

If you are injured in a tripping accident in a public place you should try to:

Make a note of where the accident occurred e.g. the house number and road outside which it happened

Take details of any witnesses to the incident. [Even if they are friends or relatives their evidence is still important].

If possible take a photograph of the defect that caused the incident, with something to show a scale - such as a ruler, a coin, matchbox or an object of a fixed size, or make a plan of the accident site.

As soon as practical, whilst it is still fresh in your memory, write down your version of how the accident occurred.

See a doctor for an examination even if your injuries are relatively minor.

If the injuries can still be seen (e.g. bruising, cuts etc) get a photograph for later use. This can be used as evidence of your injury.

Keep details of any clothing, glasses etc., damaged in the incident. Keep receipts for any expenses incurred such as prescription charges, over the counter medicines, traveling expenses such as necessary taxi journeys.

At Grieves Solicitors we have a dedicated team of personal injury lawyers who will do their best to obtain the compensation you deserve. If you need any advice on how to go about making a claim call us FREE on 0870 074 7644 or complete an online claim form.

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