AT THE SHOPS
Thousands of people sustain serious injuries as a result of slipping and tripping accidents every year. Some of the most common causes of tripping accidents take place at work, the supermarket and on poorly maintained public footpaths. Every land or building occupier has a duty of care to all visitors to ensure their safety and well being. Some common accidents include : |
- Slipping on wet and slippery surfaces;
- Tripping on metal stacking trolleys left irresponsibly in supermarket aisles;
- Tripping on carpets in shops, supermarkets etc;
- Tripping on discarded boxes in car parks.
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AT THE GYM OR LEISURE CENTRE
There are a number of injuries that are commonly sustained at the gym or at a local leisure centre. These can include: |
- Injuries sustained due to no or inadequate training or induction on gym apparatus;
- Injuries due to faulty or dangerous equipment;
- Slipping / Tripping injury due to defective flooring on the premises including outdoor pitches such as astro turf and tennis courts.
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ON HOLIDAY
People every year suffer injury or illness abroad, some of the most common injuries that may be eligible for compensation include: |
- Food poisoning or illness such as Norovirus, Norwalk and Salmonella resulting from poor hygiene standards on cruise liners or in hotels.
- Bacterial infections from poor hygiene and contaminated water including Legionnaires disease, Typhoid and E-coli.
- Slips and trips on defective or wet floors in hotels.
- Accidents on arranged day excursions.
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ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
If you, a friend or a family member have had an accident on any of the following forms of public transport, then we may be able to submit a claim on your behalf. |
- A train or tram
- A bus
- A tube or light railway
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