Slip on ice claims sit in a slightly different position to other slips and trips, because the hazard, cold weather, is entirely predictable. That actually strengthens these claims in the right circumstances: a property owner or employer who does nothing about a known, foreseeable risk is in a weaker position than one who takes reasonable steps and something still goes wrong.
The key question is usually whether a reasonable system for gritting or clearing was in place, and whether it was actually followed on the day in question.
What kinds of slip on ice claim do we handle?
Workplace car parks and walkways
Left ungritted.
Shop and business entrances
Including customer car parks.
Council-maintained roads and pavements
Subject to their statutory maintenance defence.
Communal areas of rented or leasehold properties
Including shared paths, car parks and stairwells.
School and nursery grounds
Including playgrounds, entrances and staff car parks.
What if I was partly at fault?
Partial responsibility reduces compensation proportionally rather than removing the claim. Wearing unsuitable footwear may be raised, but it doesn't remove the underlying duty to manage a known hazard.
What you could receive
Slip on ice claims cover general damages for the injury and its effect on your life, and special damages for financial losses, including lost earnings and treatment costs.
We'll talk you through what's realistic for your situation once we've reviewed the details. We won't overpromise, and we won't quote a figure before we've properly understood your case.