By Danielle Jordan. Last updated 8th October 2025. Have you slipped on water at work and suffered an injury because there was no sign to warn you? If so, you may be able to claim compensation. Accidents of this nature can catch people completely off guard and have lasting consequences. We appreciate that you may have never experienced a work-related accident claim before, but one of our expert solicitors can help you navigate the process.
Our advisors work 24/7 to help connect potential claimants with our highly experienced solicitors. Not only can they answer your queries free of charge, but they can also determine whether you meet the criteria to take the next steps for claiming. If you do have a valid case, you can rest assured that you’ll get access to exceptional legal support at all stages of the personal injury claim process.
- Is my employer at fault if I slipped on a wet floor at work? They may be at fault if your injury happened because your employer didn’t put up signs to point out the hazard.
- What types of injuries can I claim for? Slipping on water at work often leads to broken bones, concussions, torn ligaments, sprains, and strains.
- How can I prove that my employer is liable? An accident report, images or video footage of the accident scene, and medical records can help to establish liability.
- What factors can affect my payout? Compensation may be influenced by the type and severity of your injuries, the associated financial impact, and any potential long-term consequences.
- Will my claim go to court? Slip on water at work claims rarely go to court, as most are settled before this stage.
4.8 (466 reviews) I Slipped On Water At Work, Can I Claim Compensation?
If you injured yourself when you slipped on water at work, you may wonder whether you are entitled to seek personal injury compensation. In order to make a slip and fall claim, you must meet the specific eligibility requirements. These are:
- You must prove that you were owed a duty of care by your employer.
- This duty was breached.
- You suffered injuries as a result.
The three points above lay the foundation of negligence in personal injury claims.
The duty of care your employer owes you is set by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). As per this central piece of workplace health and safety legislation, your employer must take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees.
They can uphold this duty by carrying out regular risk assessments and taking action to address any hazards that pose a risk of harm. For example, if there is a floor covered in water at work, the spill should be cleaned up and a warning sign should be placed to make others aware of the hazard.
Additionally, under Section 12 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, every floor in the workplace needs to be suitable for the purpose in which it is used.
If you injure yourself slipping on a wet floor, because your employer breached their duty of care, get in touch with our team. They can further discuss eligibility to claim following an accident at work, please get in touch with one of our advisors.
Injuries Caused By Wet Floor Accidents
If you have slipped on water at work your injuries can range from the mild to the severe. Slipped on wet floor injury claims may include (but are not limited to) any of the following injury types.
-
- Soft tissue damage, such as bruising
- Cuts, lacerations and damage to the skin
- Fractured and broken bones
- Damage to ligaments and tendons
- A wide variety of head injuries
Wet floor injuries can range from the mild to the severe. Some will get better on their own in a brief period of time. However, others will take a lot of medical treatment and time to heal from, even requiring long-term physiotherapy. Even more minor injuries can lead to considerable pain and inconvenience over the short term. If you have had to have physiotherapy as a result of your accident, you may be able to claim for these costs as part of your accident claim.
Slip And Fall Compensation Calculator
Typical personal injury and accident claims will include a combination of general damages (covering the pain and suffering caused by the injury) and special damages, which take into account other factors.
These factors include any financial losses you have suffered as a result of having slipped on water at work. These could be a loss of earnings or medical bills. In more severe cases, these damages may pay for adaptations to a person’s home and/or vehicle.
Below is a table containing some brackets from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), a text that publishes suggested compensation brackets for various injuries. These guidelines are consulted by legal professionals when calculating a general damages fee. Factors like the length of your recovery period and the severity of your injuries can affect the value of your claim.
Please keep in mind that the table isn’t a guarantee of compensation, and the top figure isn’t from the JCG.
JCG Table
| Injury | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | (b) injuries that result in lasting and severe disability, either to 1 or both forearms | £39,170 to £59,860 |
| Arm | (d) a simple forearm fracture | £6,610 to £19,200 |
| Leg | (c) Less serious – (i) Fractures or serious injuries to soft tissue that are never fully recovered from | £17,960 to £27,760 |
| Leg | (c) Less serious (iii) Simple tibia or fibula fractures or minor soft tissue damage | Up to £11,840 |
| Ankle | (d) Modest – minor sprains, ligament injuries, and undisplaced fractures | Up to £13,740 |
| Foot | (g) Modest – things like simple metatarsal fractures and ruptured ligaments | Up to £13,740 |
| Hand | (h) Moderate – crush injuries, higher end of the bracket awarded to those where surgery has been administered but permanent damage remains | £5,720 to £13,280 |
| Wrist | (e) uncomplicated Colles’ fracture | In the region of £7,430 |
| Neck | (c) Minor – (iii) full recovery made within 3 months | Up to £2,450 |
| Back Injury | (c) Minor – (iv) full recovery made within 3 months | Up to £2,450 |
If your injury is not listed above, don’t worry. This is just a small cross-section of the JCG.
If you have slipped on water at work and need to make a compensation claim, talk to the personal injury specialists at Legal Expert today.
4.8 (466 reviews) No Win No Fee Slipped On A Wet Floor In A Shop Claims
No Win No Fee arrangements are offered by our solicitors under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement. They are entered into by a solicitor and a claimant and cover the services the solicitor will provide.
Essentially, CFAs lay out what the lawyer will do and how they will be paid if the client wins their case. At Legal Expert, our solicitors can help with your slipped on water at work claim without making upfront charges or asking for ongoing payments in the form of service fees. You also won’t pay these fees if the claim loses.
If your claim wins, you can expect your solicitor to charge a success fee. However, this is kept small as it is a legally capped percentage of the compensation.
How Legal Expert Can Help You
At Legal Expert, our specialist solicitors are ready to help with your slip, trip and fall accident at work compensation claim. To find out more about how the No Win No Fee claims process works, or to learn more about whether or not you have a claim, talk to us today by:
- Calling 0800 073 8804.
- Arranging a call back by using our online contact form.
- Speaking with an advisor through live chat.
Useful Links
- CCTV footage as evidence – It’s possible that your injury was captured on CCTV. If so, it is your legal right to request footage of yourself.
- Litigation friends – This government source will inform you about the process of appointing an adult to pursue someone else’s claim on their behalf.
- How do I know if I’ve broken a bone? – Some advice from the NHS
