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Slips and Trips

Anyone who is responsible for the running or maintaining of a public place is obliged to make that place safe. If you injure yourself by slipping on a wet floor or tripping over a broken paving slab, for example, you’re probably entitled to claim compensation.

Online Assessment

Details of your accident

1.	What was the date of your accident? (DD/MM/YY)
2.	Do you have any photographs of the defect that caused you to slip or trip (or can you still get them)?	Yes No
3.	Did the defect measure more than one inch?	Yes No
4.	If you slipped or tripped on a pavement or road was it:
	(a) Busy Urban
	(b) Quiet Urban
	(c) Rural
5.	Did you report the accident to the council or anyone else?	Yes No
	If yes has the site been repaired?	Yes No
6.	When did you go to your GP/Hospital?
	(a) Within 24 hours
	(b) Within 1 week
	(c) Not at all
7.	Did anyone else witness the accident?	Yes No
8.	What was the time of the accident?
	(a) Before 7pm
	(b) After 7pm

	Note: This is a NO OBLIGATION assessment.