Can I make a personal injury claim after slipping and falling in a shop or workplace?

8 Oct 2026, 04:01
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Can I make a personal injury claim after slipping and falling in a shop or workplace?

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You may be able to claim if the fall was caused by another party’s negligence, such as an unsafe surface, inadequate warning or poor maintenance, but the outcome depends on the evidence and your individual circumstances. Report the incident, take photographs of the area, keep relevant receipts and obtain medical attention, ensuring the accident is recorded where possible. In England and Wales, the usual time limit for a personal injury claim is three years, although exceptions can apply. Consider discussing the circumstances with a solicitor regulated by the SRA.

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