Workplace Slips & Trips
Workplace slips and trips are a common occurrence, and usually they are not too serious, but in some situations employees can suffer long-term injuries following a slip at work. In these cases, if the accident was the result of the employer’s negligence, the victim may be able to make a workplace slip claim for compensation.
I've had a trip at work – can I make a claim?
If you have had a slip at work or a trip at work then you need to consider whether your employer could have done something to prevent the accident from happening. If so, you may be able to make a trip at work claim.
A slip at work can lead to serious injuries
All employers have a duty of care towards their staff which requires them to take practical steps wherever possible to prevent accidents. Employers must therefore make the necessary precautions to prevent employees having a slip at work. If they don’t do this they can be liable for compensation claims made against them.
For example, if you had a slip at work because of a slippery floor which was not properly signposted, or tripped at work on an uneven floor which was unmarked, and suffered serious injuries as a result, you may be able to make a claim.
By doing so you can not only receive compensation to help you with your recovery and any loss of earnings, you may also stop the same accident from happening to a co-worker in the future, as your employer will be forced to take steps to prevent anyone from having a similar slip or trip at work in future which should make your working environment a safer place for all employees.
The duty of an employee to prevent a slip or trip at work
Employees have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to prevent a slip at work from happening. If you want to learn how to keep your working environment free from the risk of a slip or trip, read our page on preventing slips at work.
If you have had a trip at work and been seriously injured as a result, call us or claim online now, or read our page on how to make a claim for trip at work compensation to find out more.
