Slip and trip claim guides

Plain-English guides to help you understand your rights after a supermarket or public place accident.

Slip and trip claims: your complete guide to getting compensation

If you slipped or tripped and were injured, you may be entitled to make a no win no fee compensation claim. This guide covers who is liable, what you need to prove, and how the claims process works.

What is no win no fee and how does it work for slip and trip claims

No win no fee means you pay nothing if your claim fails and a capped success fee only if it succeeds. This guide explains exactly how the arrangement works, including what is deducted from your award.

Pavement trip claims: how to claim compensation for a council pavement injury

If you tripped on a broken or uneven pavement, you may be able to claim compensation from the local authority responsible for maintaining it. This guide covers the Highways Act 1980, the 25mm rule and the evidence you need.

Supermarket injury claims: the law, the evidence and the pitfalls to avoid

Supermarkets have a legal duty under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 to keep their floors safe. This guide covers wet floors, spillages, car park accidents and the goodwill payment trap.

Public liability injury claims: how to claim if you were injured in a public place

Public liability law covers injuries in shops, restaurants, leisure centres, car parks and other public spaces. This guide explains who owes you a duty of care and how to make a claim.

No win no fee personal injury solicitors: how to find one and what to expect

How to check a solicitor on the SRA register, why cash-for-claims offers are illegal, what the agreement should tell you about the success fee and insurance, and what happens once you instruct a firm.

What percentage do no win no fee solicitors take?

The law caps the success fee at 25% of general damages and past financial losses, net of CRU benefits. Future losses are protected. This guide explains the cap, damages-based agreements and the other deductions to ask about.

How does a personal injury claim work: the step-by-step process

The steps of a slip, trip or public liability claim, with the deadlines the pre-action protocols actually set: notifying the defendant, liability decisions, medical evidence, Part 36 offers and court tracks.

How long does a personal injury claim take?

There is no fixed answer, but the rules set clear deadlines: 40 business days for portal responses, up to three months for liability decisions, 21 days for Part 36 offers. This guide explains what makes a claim quicker or slower.

Making a personal injury claim against a council: what you need to know

Councils must maintain highways under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 and keep their premises reasonably safe under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957. This guide covers the section 58 defence and the evidence that defeats it.

Average payout for slip and fall UK: what the official figures actually show (2026)

No official body publishes an average slip and fall payout. This guide shows the April 2026 Judicial College Guidelines brackets for back and head injuries, with sources, and explains what can be deducted from a payout.