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Had an Accident in Icy Conditions?
Don't let the negligence of someone else leave you injured and uncertain after a non-fault accident. Get experience, legal skill, and dedication on your side with Winns.
On private property that the public can access, the responsible owner should maintain the site to keep it safe in most circumstances - that includes when temperatures plunge.
When ice and snow cover the ground, the increased risk is obvious as slips and falls become more likely.
If, for example, you've been walking across a supermarket car park, slipped on untreated walkways, and suffered an injury as a result, you could be eligible to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
It's not your responsibility to treat the surfaces; it falls on the organisation that owns the land or operates on the site. You don't deserve to suffer because of someone else's negligence.
Can you make a claim after slipping on ice?
If you've slipped on an untreated surface, causing injury, you can make a claim for personal injury compensation.
This, however, is dependent on where the accident took place.
If it happened in an 'open to the public' car park - for example by a supermarket or shop - then responsibility falls on the business that owns the space to treat it sufficiently to prevent, or at least lessen, the chances of slipping when temperatures are predicted to drop below zero and cause icy conditions.
If they don't and you were to fall, liability could fall on the business as they have failed to provide a sufficient duty of care.
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What can you claim for?
If you've been injured because of a non-fault accident, depending on the nature of the accident, you can claim for different aspects of your life if they have been affected as a direct result:
- Personal injury compensation - This covers the financial elements as you recover from the injuries caused by the accident, including the costs associated with medical treatment and the need to alter your home if the injuries are permanent.
- Loss of earnings - If you're off work because of your injuries, and lose out on earnings, you can claim for those.
- Out of pocket expenses - Things like travel costs for medical appointments, the need to replace a phone that was damaged because of a fall, and other expenses, can be claimed back from the at-fault party.
To discuss your circumstances with a legal professional, contact the team today and see if you're eligible to make a claim.
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