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Have you been injured on the public highway?

If you have been involved in such an accident in the last three years, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

You will:

  • Receive 100% of the compensation you deserve
  • Not be responsible for any legal costs with our “no win no fee” agreement
  • Have a dedicated representative who will be on hand at all times to take your calls and queries
  • Be kept up-to-date throughout the process
The injuries sustained from trips can range from cuts and bruises to more serious injuries such as deep cuts, head injuries and broken bones.

If your accident occurred on a pavement, public path or a public road, a claim would have to be pursued against the local council, who are responsible for maintaining the area.

In order for any tripping claim against the local council to be successful, a number of points need to be proved:

1. You must be able to show that the defect is at least an inch in depth. A defect can consist of a pothole in the pavement, or a paving stone that is sticking up from the rest of the pavement. A quick way of checking this can be by placing a 50 pence coin next to the defect. Photographs of the defect can also be useful. If the difference is greater than the coin, then you may be able to pursue a claim. If the defect is less than an inch then any claim would not be successful.

2. You must be able to show that the defect has been in that condition for an unreasonable amount of time, as the local council has a duty to maintain the pavement. This can be proved by showing that the council has failed to regularly inspect or repair the defect. If the local council has inspected the defect within a reasonable amount of time and has not been made aware of the defect since its inspection, then it will have fulfilled its duty to the public. For example, Wirral Borough Council’s 12 monthly inspection procedure is deemed reasonable by the Courts.

3. You must also be able to show that there were no warning signs or bollards, warning the public of the defect.

If you have been involved in a tripping accident, our team of skilled and experienced solicitors will be happy to provide you with the legal advice you require.

Have you been injured in someone else’s property?

If you believe that you have been injured and that the occupier of that property is responsible for your injuries then you may be entitled to compensation.

You will:
  • Have a dedicated representative assigned to your case
  • Receive 100% of the compensation
  • Be kept up-to-date throughout the process
  • Pay no legal fees on our no win no fee basis
When you’re invited into another person’s property, whether it is business premises such as a shop or office or private residential premises, the owner of that property is under a duty to ensure you are safe whilst you are there.

It is the duty of the property owner to:
  • Make any necessary repairs
  • Maintain the building and its contents
  • Bring any hazards to your attention
This means that carpets should not be scuffed or torn, floor tiles should not be uneven, banister rails should be sturdy and warning signs should be in place to warn of hazards such as wet floors or repair works that are in process.

These are just some examples of the many defects which are often un-repaired and which may therefore give rise to a successful claim being made when they have resulted in an injury being sustained.

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What our clients say...

The service from Jenna Hargreaves was outstanding, I was tempted to use my insurance company to pursue my claim but I am so glad I decided not to. Will use Kirwans again in the future.

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