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contributed by Doug Anderson
Slips, Trips, Fall accidents are the most common type of accidents people have. They can be very serious, including back and head injuries, broken bones, and even paralysis of the spine or neck. If there are poor health and safety regulations in the working environment, more and more slips, trips and falls happen. In public places, common accidents of slipping on wet surfaces, oil and other slippery materials, happen most days. When ice and snow come in the winter, more and more accidents occur due to people not taking extra precautions when walking or even running on the slippery roads and pavements. Liquid can be spilt anywhere but if it's not cleared up straight away, anyone could slip and hurt themselves and others. Lots of people trip over an uneven pavement slab or cobbles, or an object which then causes them to fall over. If you do trip over an uneven pavement, road etc., you have the legal and civil right to claim compensation from the local town council who have responsibility for checking all roads and public pavements regularly for health and safety precautions. Tripping over cables around your workplace is another health hazard and should be reported back to your employer immediately. Some people leave objects thinking people will notice them but not everyone does, so if you fall over an object, which shouldn't be there, report the accident immediately. All employers should take extra care in their health and safety regulations regarding slips, trips and falls. Every employee should read the company's regulations so it can help prevent these slips, trips, and falls happening in the workplace. Slip-proof footwear may be the answer in workplaces where slippery floors are common. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy and clear of any liquids, wires, any boxes and other items that may cause someone to slip, trip, or fall. In your house, you need to be even more careful, especially if you have babies and children around. Toys that children play with can be dangerous but also if they are left lying around the house you may trip over them and hurt yourself. The stairs in your house can be the most dangerous, especially if there are toys on them -- you may trip over them and then fall downstairs causing yourself serious injuries. It's not only toys that can be a hazard to trip over, but carpets and rugs that are folded, you may slip on some water you spilt on the kitchen floor and even tripping over clothes left on the floor. One common hazard is stepping into a wet bathtub. Many people have slipped and banged their shin at the least or fallen down and broken a leg. The thing to remember is always watch where you're going because you never know what may be on the floor or in front of you wherever you may be. If you do slip, trip, or fall and it wasn't your fault, you may have a personal injury compensation claim. Whatever the accident may involve, you have a legal and civil right to claim so contact a solicitor or personal injuries claims lawyer today and get compensation for your suffering, loss of earnings, and any medical costs you may have incurred. |
Have
you slipped, tripped, or fallen when you've been out around the
shops, or taking a walk along a street? Maybe you slipped, tripped,
or fell at work in your work environment.
