Despite the amount of guidance provided by the Health & Safety Executive, slips and trips are a very common occurrence. Slipping on wet surfaces due to bad weather, spillage of a liquid or even spilt fuel in a filling station can cause substantial injuries that you may be able to claim compensation for, if the incident is not your fault. It is also possible to submit a claim for personal injury compensation if you trip over trailing wires, raised pavements or broken curbs.

All businesses and councils are responsible for the health & safety of its public and all incidents should be reported to the appropriate authority as soon as is practically possible.

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