Trips – Pavements

Trips, stumbles and falls on our pavements and pathways are all too common – and all too preventable. Local councils have a duty to inspect and repair any defects on a regular basis as well as to respond to any specific complaints or issues about the state of pavements as soon as is possible. When they fail in this duty then it is almost inevitable that accidents will occur.

As odd as it may sound, by reporting your accident and pursuing a claim with Russell Worth solicitors you may actually help prevent others being injured in the same way as you have been. Once we contact your local council and inform them of your accident one of the first things they will do is inspect the area that you fell and prioritise the necessary repairs. It shouldn’t need someone to get hurt in order for our pavements to be made safe for others but often that is the way things work out.

Your fall could have been caused by a number of factors:-

Damaged or uneven paving stones

Damaged kerbs

Loose, missing or damaged grates, manhole or drain covers

Poor or no street lighting

Potholes

Barriers around gas, electricity or other road works

Whatever the cause you can rest assured that thanks to our years of experience we at Russell Worth solicitors are here to help.

Not sure if you have a case? Let us decide. Its free to contact us and we will only ever accept your case on a no win no fee basis. The sooner you speak to us the more likely it is that we may be able to help. Not only do strict time limits apply to accidents of this nature but the longer you leave your enquiry the harder it can be for us to investigate your case fully.                    

Contact us today for free, no obligation advice regarding your Slips, Trips and Falls claim – either by calling us free on 0800 028 2060, or by requesting a free call back, whereby one of our team will contact you at a time of your choice, to discuss your situation.

We’re here to help – contact us today.

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