By Cat Way. Last Updated 13th November 2024. Welcome to our spillage injury claims guide. Have you been injured in an accident that was caused by a spillage? If the spillage was not your fault, you could make a spillage injury claim for compensation. Spillages are known for causing slips, trips and falls, leading to all sorts of injuries, from soft tissue injuries to fractured and broken bones. Whether you experienced your injuries because of slipping on a spilt drink in a restaurant, a supermarket accident, diesel spills, a spillage at work, or a spillage on the road, as long as your accident was caused by negligence on account of a third party you can trust Legal Expert to help you claim the compensation that you are entitled to.
Legal Expert is a top personal injury firm that can help you claim spillage injury compensation from the person responsible. We offer a free legal consultation to all potential clients wishing to make a spillage injury claim for compensation. During your consultation, one of our friendly advisors will assess whether or not you have grounds to make a valid claim, estimate how much money your spillage injury claim could be worth.
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If you get in touch with our advisors about making a claim, you will be given the option to make a No Win No Fee spillage accident claim for compensation, which we are happy to discuss with you in detail. We would love to help you make your spillage accident claim if you have legitimate grounds for compensation.
If you experience slips, trips and falls due to a spillage in public, your workplace or elsewhere, see if you could claim compensation for a spillage injury. Call us on 0800 073 8804 to speak to our friendly legal advisors about spillage injury claims. You can also use our online contact form, or message our live chat for instant answers.
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- What Is The Eligibility For Spillage Injury Claims?
- How Do I Make A Spillage Accident Claim?
- Slip Trip And Fall Claims – Example Settlements
- No Win No Fee Spillage Injury Claims
- Useful Links
What Is The Eligibility For Spillage Injury Claims?
You may be eligible to make a spillage injury claim if you have suffered negligence. Negligence is when you are injured due to a breached duty of care.
There are multiple places where you will be owed a duty of care. While we explore this further below, here is the spillage injury compensation claims eligibility criteria:
- A duty of care was owed to you.
- This duty of care was breached.
- You were injured as a result of this breach.
We will now explain what duty of care may be owed to you, and by whom.
Accidents At Work
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states that all employers owe a duty of care to all their employees. To comply with this duty, employers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their employees while they are at work.
Here is an example of how an employer could breach their duty of care and cause a spill injury:
- An employer of a chemical plant fails to provide non-slip boots to employees that were sent to clean up a spillage. Due to the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), an employee could slip and suffer a hip or back injury.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users owe one another a duty of care. To comply with this duty, road users must follow the regulations that are in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and The Highway Code to ensure that no one is at risk of injury.
Here is an example of how a road user could breach their duty of care and cause a spill injury:
- A lorry driver of a company is transporting oil on the motorway. However, the lorry driver crashes into the oncoming traffic as they are exceeding the speed limit and therefore could not brake in time. This crash could lead to oil getting spilled on the motorway. This could then lead to someone driving over the oil spillage and crashing themselves.
Public Place Accidents
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 states that occupiers of a public space owe a duty of care to all lawful visitors of their space. To comply with this duty, occupiers must take steps to ensure the reasonable safety of the public while they are on their premises.
Here is an example of how an occupier could breach their duty of care and cause a spill injury:
- There is a spillage in a supermarket aisle. But, no wet floor signs are displayed as the occupier did not provide the store with any. This could lead to someone slipping and suffering a broken bone injury.
Spillage accidents can potentially happen in numerous ways. So, it is best to explain your circumstances with our team today to find out whether you can make a spillage injury claim.
How Do I Make A Spillage Accident Claim?
One of the most important parts of the personal injury claims process is proving negligence occurred. You do this with evidence that proves liability for your injuries.
A few examples of items that could be submitted in support of spillage accident claims include:
- A copy of the accident book or reports, such as a police report.
- Witness contact information from anyone willing to provide a statement at a later date.
- Photographs from the scene or of your injuries (if visible).
- Video footage, such as from CCTV.
- A copy of your medical records.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor could advise you on evidence that would help your case. This is in addition to supporting you through the rest of the claims process and ensuring that all paperwork is filed on time. If you would like to find out if you are eligible to work with one of our solicitors, speak to a member of the advisory team.
Slip Trip And Fall Claims – Example Settlements
Compensation for successful spillage injury claims can consist of two heads of loss called general and special damages.
General damages, awarded in all successful claims, awards compensation for the physical and psychological effects of the spill injury. Here are some factors that are taken into consideration under this head of loss:
- Loss of amenity.
- The expected length of recovery.
- Pain severity.
You may be asked to attend an independent medical assessment at some point during the claims process. The reports from this can be used alongside the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) by legal professionals to help calculate your general damages.
The JCG is a publication that contains guideline compensation brackets for different injuries and illnesses.
Guideline Compensation Table
In the table below, there are some types of injuries that could potentially be suffered from a spillage accident. These injuries and their accompanying guideline compensation brackets are from the JCG (except for the top row).
Please bear in mind that none of these figures can be guaranteed for your potential spillage injury claim, as all claims are unique.
| Injury | Severity | Guideline compensation brackets |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple serious injuries and special damages | Serious | Up to £500,000+ |
| Hips and pelvis | Severe (a) (i) | £95,680 to £159,770 |
| Moderate (b) (i) | £32,450 to £47.810 | |
| Ankle | Very severe (a) | £61,090 to £85,070 |
| Severe (b) | £38,210 to £61,090 | |
| Moderate (c) | £16,770 to £32,450 | |
| Wrist | Complete loss of function (a) | £58,710 to £73,050 |
| Significant and permanent disability (b) | £29,900 to £47,810 | |
| Less severe (c) | £15,370 to £29,900 |
Can I Also Claim Special Damages?
Special damages, awarded in some successful claims, awards compensation for the financial effects of the spill injury. This includes:
- Loss of earnings.
- Prescription costs.
- Travel expenses to and from medical appointments.
Since special damages are not always awarded, it is very important to keep evidence of any financial losses you have suffered due to your accident. Such evidence can be in the form of receipts, payslips, bank statements, and invoices.
Please contact us to learn more about how spillage injury compensation is calculated.
No Win No Fee Spillage Injury Claims
If you experience a spillage injury, you could claim compensation for your injuries. You have the option to make a No Win No Fee spillage accident claim for your injuries. What is a No Win No Fee claim? This means that you only pay your solicitor’s fee if you win your compensation claim. That’s right. There are no upfront fees and no ongoing fees to pay.
This means that a No Win No Fee spillage accident claim is the more affordable way to receive compensation. What’s more, there is no financial gamble. That’s because if you don’t win your spillage injury claims, there’s no fee to pay.
Contact Us About Spillage Injury Claims
Call Legal Expert today for legal advice about how to start a claim. Or use our contact form to take advantage of your free legal consultation within the 3-year time limit. One of our advisors will let you know if you have a legitimate case for claiming spillage injury compensation. And we will estimate how much money you could claim. And should you wish to proceed, you will have an excellent personal injury lawyer to handle your claim. Call today to get started with your spillage injury claims and to find out exactly how to claim.
Useful Links
How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Slip, Trip Or Fall Claim?
Please find out how much compensation you can claim for a slip, trip, and fall injury with our comprehensive guide.
HSE on Emergency response / spill control
The HSE website on spillage accidents.
The HSE – Preventing slips and trips at work
How to prevent slips and trips at work and guidelines on spillage accidents.
Learn what is a Conditional Fee Agreement and how a No Win No Fee solicitor could help you.
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