Slips and Trips on Public Highways and Footpaths

Making a claim

Graysons is a specialist firm of solicitors with a proven track record of successfully claiming compensation for people suffering injuries from slips and trips on public highways and footpaths.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers will advise you on making a "no win-no fee" compensation claim. You can be sure that we will help you to get the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.

Complete the online enquiry form on the right of this page and we will get back to you to let you know if you have a valid claim. Alternatively you can request a call back by clicking the button below or you can call us to speak to an advisor now. This is a free service with no obligation and your details are confidential.

What can I claim?

You may be able to claim General Damages which cover the physical pain and suffering encountered as a result of your accident. General Damages can also be paid to cover things such as emotional pain and depression which are suffered as a direct result of the injury.

Special Damages may also be payable to cover things such as loss of earnings whilst you recover from the injury as well as out of pocket expenses such as medical costs.

Slips and Trips on Public Highways and Footpaths

If you have an accident or suffer an injury on a public highway or footpath, and it was not your fault, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim.

This type of accident is commonly caused by any one of a number of factors including: poorly maintained footpaths and walking surfaces, obstructions on walking surfaces, road works or utility works being carried out causing obstruction to pedestrians, and insufficient lighting.

Local authorities have a duty to take reasonable care to keep public highways safe for people to use. Likewise, if a utility company or other contractor is carrying out work in a public area they also have a duty to ensure the safety of passers by.

Identifying the correct defendant can be an issue in some claims - for instance, if you have a slip or trip on a public footpath due to utility work being carried out on it. In a case like this we would have to ascertain who is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for pedestrians. Is it the local council, the utility company or the sub-contractors who are carrying out the work?

Graysons solicitors are experts in this type of claim. We will investigate the circumstances to find out who is at fault and help you to claim the compensation you are entitled to.