If you’ve ever been hurt in public because of someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to make a fall compensation claim. The settlement from this personal injury claim could cover the cost of medical expenses, a loss of earnings and provide some respite from physical and mental struggles during your recovery.
How much compensation is received differs from case to case and depends on the finer details of the injury caused. One fall injury could result in a four-figure settlement, while others could end with a six-figure sum.
But, is there an average payout in the UK for slip, trip or fall claims? Let’s find out.
Average fall compensation claims
Despite every slip and fall compensation claim being unique from one another, the compensation claims process follows the same route, no matter the injury.
There are two types of compensation claims for a fall injury:
- General damages for pain and suffering.
- Special damages for financial loss.
When you claim compensation and receive general damages, these provide compensation for the physical and mental effects of the accident. Some factors that are considered when calculating general damages include:
- The extent of the physical and mental effects, and the level of pain severity.
- Loss of amenity.
- Recovery time, or if any surgery or special equipment is required.
What are special damages?
Special damages focus on the monetary losses you may have incurred as a result of the slip, trip or fall. You may be reimbursed for:
- Mobility aid costs.
- Loss of earnings if you’re no longer able to work or have to take time off.
- Travel expenses for medical appointments.
Average payouts for slip, trip and fall claims
The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) assign compensation values to different types of injuries. However, while they’re based on past slip and fall compensation claims, they shouldn’t be used as predictions for future settlements.
There is no ‘average’ payout; the figures below are seen more like guidelines and depend on the severity of the injury caused by a slip, trip or fall.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation |
| Multiple injuries and special damages | Very severe | Up to £750,000+ |
| Brain damage | Very severe | £344,000 – £493,000 |
| Moderately severe | £267,000 – £344,000 | |
| Moderate | £183,000 – £267,000 | |
| Back | Severe | £111,000 – £196,000 |
| Moderate | £15,000 – £47,000 | |
| Neck | Severe | £55,000 – £68,000 |
| Psychiatric damage | Moderately severe | £23,000 – £66,000 |
| Moderate | £7,000 – £23,000 |
How to help the slip and fall accident claims process
To ensure you give your fall claim the best chance possible of succeeding, there are a few things you can do. First of all, you need to prove that negligence occurred that led to your injury.
Here’s what you can do:
- Try and collect some CCTV footage – Depending on the location of your accident, you may be able to request CCTV footage showing your fall. This can prove exactly what happened when the accident occurred.
- Photographs – Photographs of your accident and where the incident occurred, so you can prove what caused your injuries.
- Witness statements – If there were any witnesses to your fall, try and get in touch with them to get their point of view. This can help your fall claim when it comes to providing liability.
- Medical records – Ensure you receive an independent medical assessment to provide more insight into your injuries. They’ll be stored in your medical records, which will give your claim even more evidence.
How to claim compensation after a slip, trip or fall
If you’ve experienced an injury caused by a fall that wasn’t your fault, you should make a claim today by calling Injury Lawyers Direct on 0800 110 5888.
Our team of personal injury lawyers are on hand to have a conversation about your experience, what’s happened to you and how you’re coping. Once we understand the details of your accident and injury, we can advise on your eligibility to claim and your chances of success.
Our initial consultation is free of charge, and we offer a no-win, no-fee claims process.
If you’d like to speak to professional lawyers about your personal injury claim, get in touch with our team today.
