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Trip or slip

You may have had a nasty fall as a result of poor paving, stairs or an unmarked dangerous area. Potholes for example are notoriously dangerous and unacceptable if someone is injured as a result. This is sometimes perceived as a ‘grey' area because of uncertainty of who is responsible. Potholes and broken pavements for example often come under the local authority's responsibility.

If you have an accident of this kind, go back to the scene afterwards or ask a friend or relative to take a photograph and measure the size and depth of the defect if possible. This will act as strong evidence in your final claim. Otherwise there is a danger that as soon as a compensation claim is made, repairs to that area could take place quite rapidly and consequently valuable evidence would be lost. As a rule, it's probably a good idea to take a photograph of any area where you have been involved in an accident. Similarly if possible it's worth getting details from any witnesses.

Direct to Lawyers are highly experienced in dealing with numerous claims like this and can help put your mind at rest. If you have suffered an injury due to a trip or fall in the last 3 years and would like to find out if you are entitled to compensation contact one of our experts at Direct to Lawyers on our free phone number 0800 634 5680 or make an enquiry online.