I Slipped On Ice At Work - Can I Claim? - Injury At Work Claims Expert

If you have slipped on ice at work as a result of negligence, then you could be entitled to claim. You would need to show that you slipping on ice was a result of negligence, and you would also need to prove that you have been injured as a result.

Slipped on ice at work claims guide

If workplaces aren’t prepared for the cold weather, it could lead to slips, trips and falls. For example, your workplace might be responsible for gritting the area

If this has happened to you, you might be wondering if there is anything you are able to do or if you can make a claim for compensation.

In this guide, we’ll look at different ways that an accident at work can happen, as well as the ways that compensation can be calculated. We’ll discuss the benefits of using a No Win No Fee arrangement in your case for slipping on ice at work.

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I Slipped on Ice at Work – Could I Receive Compensation?

If your employer breached their duty of care by failing to protect you from damage, they may be liable for an accident at work. According to Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, all employers are obligated to take all necessary precautions to protect the safety of their staff members.

Depending on the nature of the work, each employer may have a different duty of care, but generally speaking, they may be responsible for:

Delivering suitable instruction
Provide the necessary tools
Ensuring that any equipment is suitable and secure
Regularly conducting risk assessments to identify any hazards
Removing or reducing the threat posed by any risks they become aware of

Get in touch with our team today to find out whether a breach of duty of care meant you slipped on ice at work. If so, you could be entitled to make a claim.

Why is Duty of Care Significant When Making a Work Injury Claim?

In a workplace, the employer has a duty of care to their employees. This means that the employer should uphold the HASAWA. The HASAWA outlines the duty of care that employers owe those who work for them.

For example, the paths outside of your office may be covered in snow or ice. If there were weather forecasts in the days leading up to this that indicated that this was a possibility, then your employer may have been expected to grit the area outside of your office as part of the duty of care they owe. If they failed to do this and you suffered a back injury or foot injury as a result, you may be able to claim.

For more examples or to discuss your options for your case, then you can contact one of our advisors today. Our advisors can offer you guidance on different aspects of the process, including the time limit that applies to starting a claim if you slipped on ice at work due to negligence.

Accident at Work Statistics

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) produces the health and safety statistics for Great Britain. These statistics are correlated from employers’ reports of both fatal and non-fatal injuries, as well as self-reported data collected by the Labour Force Survey (LFS). Certain incidents must be reported under the Regulations of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

For the year 2020/21, there were 51,211 employee injuries reported under RIDDOR. 33% of these were made up of slips, trips and falls on the same level. This could include slips and falls on icy surfaces.

How To Make A Work Injury Claim

If you have suffered an injury at work, then the first step is to seek medical attention. For example, you might need to seek medical attention from a hospital, doctor’s surgery or walk-in centre.

Every workplace with ten or more employees must have an accident book by law. The accident book should be filled out. This creates a written record of the accident and could be used as evidence later down the line.

You could also start to gather information and evidence in support of your claim. This can include:

Images of the scene of the accident
Images of the injuries you sustained
Names and numbers of any witnesses
CCTV footage of the incident taking place

Although it is not required, seeking legal advice as you are getting ready to file a claim might be beneficial. They can help you collect all the evidence you need to make a valid claim.

Our advisors are available to provide additional guidance filing an accident at work claim. They are available around the clock to respond to your inquiries about claiming after you slipped on ice at work.

I Slipped on Ice at Work – What Compensation Could I Receive?

The table below shows a range of examples of slipping on ice at work injuries. We have included it instead of a work injury compensation calculator. If you have suffered an injury but don’t see it here, then you can contact one of our advisors today.

Type of injury	Potential compensation awarded	Details
Neck injury: Severe (i)	In the region of £148,330	Injury to the neck that causes incomplete paraplegia, causes lifelong spastic quadriparesis, or leaves the victim with little to no neck movement.
Neck injury: Severe (iii)	£45,470 to £55,990	Fractures, dislocations, severe soft tissue damage that cause chronic conditions and disability of a significant and permanent nature.
Chest injuries: (b)	£65,740 to £100,670	A chest trauma that has shortened someone's life expectancy and resulted in irreversible harm
Chest injuries: (c)	£31,310 to £54,830	Damage to chest and one or both lungs causing some continuing disability.
Chest injuries: (f)	£2,190 to £5,320	Injuries causing collapsed lungs that result in a complete and simple recovery
Ankle Injuries: Moderate	£13,740 to £26,590	A fracture, ligament tear etc that results in a less severe impairment.
Arm Injuries	£6,610 to £19,200	A simple forearm fracture.
Hand injury: Moderate	£5,720 to £13,280	Deep lacerations, soft tissue type injuries, penetrating wounds, and crush injuries. The highest bracket would be suitable in cases where surgery has failed.
Wrist injuries	£3,530 to £4,740	A minor displaced fracture where a full or virtually full recovery has been made within a year.
Head Injury	£2,210 to £12,770	If there is damage to the brain it will be minimal. The compensation will be determined by variables like severity and healing time.

These figures come from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). A variety of injury descriptions are included in the JCG, which was last updated in 2022, along with an estimate of how much general damages payments for each injury may be worth. Legal professionals use these figures to help them when valuing claims.

Under the general damages head of a successful claim, you will be compensated for the pain and suffering caused by any injuries you sustained as a result of employer negligence. This is accomplished by considering the seriousness of the hurt you experienced and its potential effects on your quality of life. An impartial medical expert may also examine you and compile a report detailing their findings.

What Else Could You Claim For After An Accident At Work?

Special damages can be claimed to cover any additional costs that might have been incurred as a result of the injury. If you have proof, they can include losses both now and in the future. For instance, receipts could be used to demonstrate any costs associated with items like medicines or mobility aids that have to be purchased due to your injuries.

Financial losses of the following kinds may qualify as special damages:

Travel expenses
Prescriptions
Lost wages
Childcare expenses

For more information on what could be included in a claim where you have slipped on ice at work, speak with an advisor.

No Win No Fee Solicitors – Why Use Their Services?

If you have suffered an injury at work due to slipping on ice due to negligence, then you could be eligible to make a claim for compensation. If you decide to pursue a settlement with the help of a solicitor, then it could benefit you to do so using a No Win No Fee arrangement.

Conditional Fee Agreements (CFA) exist under the umbrella term No Win No Fee. This kind ofg agreement means that:

If your case is unsuccessful, then you generally won’t have to pay for any of the solicitor’s services. You usually will not pay them upfront or as the claim progresses either.
If your work injury claim is successful and you receive compensation, you would have to pay a success fee to your lawyer.

The success fee is a legally capped fee. This is subtracted from your financial reward. It’s a legally capped percentage of your settlement, meaning that you won’t be overcharged.

See the details below on contacting one of our workplace injury solicitors to begin filing your compensation claim for a work-related injury.

Contact Us For Free To See If You Can Make an Accident at Work Claim

To see if you are eligible to make a claim for compensation, talk to one of our advisors today. Our advisors are available to provide you with more information about the work injury claim process, providing any additional guidance you may need as you work through the process of claiming after you slipped on ice at work.

Our advisors can assess your claim, and if they believe that it has a good chance of success, they could put you in touch with one of our solicitors.

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Slipped On Ice At Work Claims Guide

I Slipped On Ice At Work – Can I Claim?