Slip and Fall Claim 2025 | Compensation Guide
Description: Injured in a slip and fall claim l? Discover the 2025 UK compensation guide. Updated injury payouts, success rates, and legal advice. No Win No Fee.
Introduction:
Slip and fall claim in the UK require proving that the property owner or authority was negligent under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. Typical compensation ranges from £3,000 to £80,000 depending on injury severity. Hazards must usually exist for 6+ months and be at least 1 inch deep/high.
Quick Answer Summary
- 604,000 workplace injuries in the UK annually (HSE 2023/24)
- 31% caused by slips and fall claim
- Defect must meet 1-inch depth/height requirement
- Hazard must be known/present for 6+ months
- Compensation ranges: £3,000 (mild sprain) to £80,000+ (permanent disability)
- No Win No Fee claims accepted
- 95% settlement success rate (accepted cases only)
Slip and Fall Claim Statistics: 32% of All Workplace Injuries
According to the HSE 2023/24 report:
- 604,000 workplace injuries occurred last year
- 31% were due to slips, trips or falls
- 138 fatalities, 8% from height-related falls
This makes fall-related accidents one of the top causes of workplace injury. High-risk sectors include healthcare, retail, construction, and hospitality.
Legal Requirements for Successful Public Liability Claim
To win your slip and fall claim, you must prove:
- The property owner owed you a duty of care
- They breached that duty by not fixing/removing the hazard
- That breach caused your slip and fall claim injury
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, businesses, councils, and property managers must keep premises reasonably safe for visitors.
Proving Negligence: The 6-Month Rule Explained
For slip and fall claim against local councils or public bodies:
- You must show that the defect (e.g. broken pavement) existed for at least 6 months
- Evidence such as complaints, photos, or council inspection logs strengthens your claim
Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957: Your Legal Protection
The Act holds businesses and local authorities responsible for keeping:
- Shop aisles dry and hazard-free
- Pavements repaired and well-lit
- Public walkways free of ice or debris
If they breach this duty and you are injured, you may be entitled to claim public liability compensation.
DS Bal’s Record in Slip and Fall Claim
Claim Today has supported slip and fall claim injured workers since 1999. Led by solicitor DS Bal, our firm:
- Typically achieves 95% settlement success
- Has a win rate of 89% (for accepted claims)
- Recovered over £8.6 million for clients
- Secures 15% above average payouts
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- Since 1999 – 25+ Years of Experience
- DS Bal, Senior Solicitor with 25 Years Experience
- Multilingual support (Punjabi, Urdu, Polish, Hindi)
- No Win No Fee service
- Deep experience with factory, warehouse, and construction site claims
What To Do After a Slip and Fall Claim
- Get medical help immediately
- Report the accident to the premises owner or council
- Take photographs of the hazard and your injuries
- Collect witness statements and incident reports
- Contact Claim Today for free legal advice
Serving Your Area
We help clients across England & Wales, especially:
- Slip and fall claim Birmingham
- Public injury claims London
- Leicester trip accident specialists
- Bradford, Manchester, Coventry and more
Multilingual support available in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Polish
FAQs: Slip and Fall Claim UK
What is the time limit for a slip and fall claim?
You typically have 3 years from the accident date to file a claim.
Can I slip and fall claim if I was partially at fault?
Yes. Even if you were partly responsible, you may still be awarded compensation (reduced based on your share of fault).
How much does it cost to claim?
We operate on a No Win No Fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Who can I claim against?
Depending on where the accident occurred, you may claim against:
- A private business (e.g. supermarket)
- Local council (for pavement defects)
- Public venue operators (e.g. train stations, shopping centers)
Call Now to Start Your Slip and Fall Claim
Injured in a slip and fall claim in Birmingham, London or across the UK?
📞 Freephone: 0800 29 800 29
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About the Author – DS Bal
Founder of Claim Today | Solicitor with 30+ years of experience
DS Bal has represented thousands of workers across the UK, especially migrant, factory, and construction workers. He believes in justice with honesty and real-time communication.
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