Slip, Trip And Fall Compensation Calculator – Settlements and Payout Examples

Slip, trip and fall accidents can occur in a number of different scenarios, and if the scenario in which you have fallen has arisen due to someone else being at fault then you can make a personal injury claim. Whether you have tripped on a hazard at work that has not been attended to or slipped in a public space because a wet floor was not signposted, a slip, trip and fall compensation calculator can give you an estimate on the amount that could be awarded. 

The extent of your injuries and the length of time it will take you to recover from them, as well as the expenses that you have had to pay to recover from your injury, will be considered in your compensation. This compensation will be calculated once it has been established that you were owed a duty of care by an employer or the occupier of a public place and this duty was not met because they did not take the reasonable steps to ensure that you were safe from the risk of falling. A duty of care is a legal responsibility one party owes towards another’s reasonable safety. 

Our advisors are contactable 24/7 to assess whether you are eligible and the specific details of your claim to give an estimation on the compensation that you may be awarded. They can then connect you with a solicitor on our panel so that you can proceed, so call today. 

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1. Slip Trip And Fall Compensation Calculator
2. How Is Compensation Calculated For A Slip Trip Or Fall?
3. Can Slip Trip And Fall Compensation Cover Other Damages?
4. How To Claim Slip Trip And Fall Compensation
5. Why Claim With Compensation Calculator UK’s Panel Of Solicitors?
6. Slip, Trip Or Fall Compensation On A No Win No Fee Basis
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Slip Trip And Fall Compensation Calculator 

A slip, trip and fall compensation calculator can help you estimate how much compensation you could be awarded. However, you may not know how one works. Our compensation calculator works by asking about the severity of your injuries and whether you experienced any particular financial losses. In this section, we further explain how compensation could be awarded.

The compensation that you receive for your slip, trip and fall will be split into two heads of claim in order for it to be calculated, known as general and special damages. General damages will compensate for the injury itself and the pain that it has caused you since. Your solicitor may refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help value general damages. These guidelines give suggested amounts of compensation for different injuries with different severities. We use the same document for the figures in our compensation calculator. 

The table below gives some examples of the injuries that you may have sustained from your slip or trip injury along with the amounts suggested by the JCG. As these are just guidelines, do not take any of these amounts as a guarantee. The figure at the top of the table was also not taken from the JCG. 

Injury and severity	Compensation Guideline	Notes
Multiple severe injuries sustained	Up to £500,000+	Multiple serious injuries have been sustained and special damages, such as rehabilitation, loss of earnings and medical costs are included in compensation.
Back injuries - Severe (i)	£111,150 - £196,450	damage to spinal cord and nerves leading to serious ongoing problems, such as severe pain, some paralysis and damage to internal organs.
Back injuries - Moderate (i)	£33,880 - £47,320	Bracket can include fractures sustained from compression or a crush with continuous pain and risk of osteoarthritis.
Back injuries - Minor (i)	£9,630 - £15,260	A full recovery with only some nuisance level pain within 2-5 years of the injury being sustained.
Brain and head injury - Moderate (ii)	£110,720 - £183,190	Moderate intellectual deficit with a reduced ability to return to work and some risk of developing epilepsy.
Neck injury - Severe (i)	In the region of £181,020	Neck injury that results in incomplete paraplegia and the person will suffer from headaches for the foreseeable future.
Neck injury - Moderate (i)	£30,500 - £46,970	Injuries within this bracket can include fractures and dislocations that cause issues with other parts of the body and can be soft tissue injuries of the neck and back combined. Person's abilities will be limited.
Pelvis and hips - severe (i)	£95,680 - £159,770	Fractures of pelvis which can lead to further damage of the body such as a dislocation of a back joint and/or a ruptured organ. There will be ongoing, disabling health issues with an injury in this bracket.
Shoulder injuries - Moderate	£9,630 - £15,580	Movement will be limited with discomfort persisting for around 2 years, or soft tissue injuries with minor symptoms that continue after 2 years.

For a valuation on the general damages that you may receive for your slip, trip or fall claim, get in touch with one of our advisors today. 

How Is Compensation Calculated For A Slip Trip Or Fall? 

When calculating your compensation, your solicitor will consider certain factors, such as the extent of your harm and how long the recovery period is likely to last. A broken wrist, for example, is likely to make a full recovery within two years. A broken neck, however, can have long lasting or permanent effects, such as paralysis, and there will be a considerable loss of enjoyment to life with the possibility of other health conditions occurring. Therefore, it would not be fair to award it the same amount as compensation as a broken wrist. 

If you would like to discuss what factors of your claim may affect your compensation, call an advisor today. 

Can Slip Trip And Fall Compensation Cover Other Damages? 

Aside from general damages, you are likely to be entitled to special damages, which cover the costs of any other expenses you have had to pay for because of your injury. However, you must be able to prove the financial losses, such as with receipts. Some examples of special damages are described below: 

Lost Income 

You may have slipped on a spilt drink in a pub injuring your back. This has left you unable to walk, therefore you are unable to attend your job which involves manual labour. The wages that you have lost could be compensated for with special damages. You will need to submit your payslips. 

Future Loss Of Earnings 

If you cannot return to your job, or have to reduce hours or capacity, you can claim for this future loss of earnings. A solicitor will need access to your payslips to calculate this amount. Additionally, future loss of earnings can consider promotions you would have experienced plus pay rises.

Medical Costs 

A trip in a public place may have caused you to break your hip which requires surgery. Therefore, your doctor has suggested certain painkillers to take after the operation. If receipts of these can be provided, special damages will also recover these expenses. 

Care Expenses 

If your fall has left you bed-bound for a significant amount of time, you may have had to hire help to support you with day-to-day tasks, such as cleaning and getting dressed or even turning you in bed and helping you to the toilet. Ensure you keep copies of invoices so special damages can compensate for these costs. 

Rehabilitation 

More severe slip, trip and fall injuries may require rehabilitation after surgery has been performed. For example, a broken back may require weeks of physiotherapy so that the injured party can build up their strength to walk again. These sessions can be very expensive and should be covered in your special damages if you have the invoices or receipts. 

Cost Of Travel 

Your slip, trip or fall may have resulted in a broken leg, meaning you are unable to drive. Therefore, you have had to pay for taxis to attend your medical appointments. Bank statements should be kept as proof for these payments so that you are compensated for them. 

Other Costs 

Other special damages can include adjustments that you have had to make to your home to help you get around after suffering brain trauma from tripping at work. You may have also purchased your own medical equipment that was not provided by the hospital, such as wheelchairs or walking frames.

Contact an advisor today to learn about what items may be awarded special damages and how to prove these costs. Alternatively, you can use our slip, trip and fall compensation calculator for a free estimate, which will include a selection of special damages. 

How To Claim Slip Trip And Fall Compensation 

To claim for slip, trip and fall compensation, you will need a compilation of evidence that proves that someone else was at fault and this led to you sustaining an injury. Once you have gathered this evidence, you will have to ensure that you meet the legal deadlines to make your claim. Evidence and the limitation period are detailed below. 

What Evidence Will Support A Slip And Fall Compensation Claim? 

Evidence to prove that someone’s fault led to your injury is required to support a personal injury claim. Some examples of evidence that you can compile include:

• Video evidence of the accident taking place, such as CCTV footage. 
• Images of the aftermath of the scene and the injuries that you sustained
• Contact details of anyone who witnessed the accident take place
• Medical records with details of the injury and treatment needed
• Receipts of medication/prescriptions, such as painkillers 

More information on evidence that will strengthen a claim can be found in our evidence guide. 

How Long Will I Have To Claim Compensation After A Slip, Trip Or Fall? 

You will generally have 3 years to claim compensation after a slip, trip or fall. This is the case for most personal injury claims and the time limit begins from the date of the accident. There are some exceptions to this deadline, however, which are detailed in our limitation period guide. 

If you want to discuss the process of making your slip, trip or fall personal injury claim any further then don’t hesitate to give one of our advisors a call today. 

Why Claim With Compensation Calculator UK’s Panel Of Solicitors? 

Compensation Calculator UK’s panel of solicitors are well experienced in personal injury claims and their expertise is proven in their high success rate. They want to make sure that the claims process is as simple and stress-free as possible for you. Some ways that they will achieve this are: 

• Asking questions about your claim and assessing every detail that can be compensated for. 
• Give you their time and prioritise answering any of your questions. 
• They will handle all legal documents and evidence so your recovery can remain your priority. 
• Explain any legal jargon to you so there are no complexities to add to your stress. 
• Advise you on what evidence will best support your slip, trip and fall claim. 
• Update you on any changes to your claim and how it’s progressing. 

To start your claim with a solicitor on our panel, contact an advisor today. 

Slip, Trip Or Fall Compensation On A No Win No Fee Basis 

When starting your slip, trip and fall compensation claim, your solicitor will give you the opportunity to enter a Conditional Fee Agreement, which is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement. All that this means is that no solicitors’ fees are to be paid for their services until your claim is confirmed to be a success. So, there will be no solicitors’ fees before or during the claims process or if the claim is unsuccessful. If the claim is successful, there will be a capped percentage of your compensation taken by them as a ‘success fee’. The percentage is limited by the law to ensure that you keep the majority of your payout. 

An advisor can answer any questions you have about the No Win No Fee arrangement offered by our panel. Get in touch today. 

Contact Compensation Calculator UK

If you have any further questions or if you would like to discuss the slip, trip and fall compensation calculator, please speak to an advisor.

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Learn More 

 For more of our useful guides, see below: 

• Find out how to make a public liability claim
• Learn about claiming compensation for a brain injury
• Read about elbow injury compensation after your fall

Some useful websites to help with your claim include:

• For information on the symptoms for different back injuries, visit this page on the NHS website.
• Learn how to request CCTV footage of your accident
• Find out what your rights are with an employment status guide from the government.

Thank you for reading our guide on slip, trip and fall compensation calculator. We hope to support you with your claim in the near future.