£6,966 Awarded for Car Park Trip Injury

At Aston Knight Solicitors, we recently secured £6,966 in compensation for a client who sustained injuries in a trip and fall accident caused by a raised drain trough in the car park of her local supermarket.

Our client, Mrs C, sustained physical injuries after tripping over the hazard. In addition to her injuries, she suffered a loss of earnings due to time off work and incurred private medical expenses.

Challenges in Proving Liability and Loss

While the defendant admitted liability at an early stage, successfully resolving a public liability claim like this involves overcoming several key legal and evidential challenges:

Establishing Liability: Proving that the supermarket was legally at fault required clear evidence that the raised drain constituted a foreseeable and preventable hazard.

Public liability cases often hinge on demonstrating that the occupier failed to take reasonable steps—such as routine inspections or timely repairs—to ensure the area was safe.

Proving Loss: Even with liability admitted, it’s vital to provide detailed evidence of the client’s financial losses and physical impact. In Mrs C’s case, we had to carefully document her loss of income, obtain medical records, and support her claim for private treatment expenses.

Negotiating Fair Compensation: Early liability admission does not always guarantee a fair settlement. Insurers often undervalue claims. We entered into firm and strategic negotiations to secure a figure that accurately reflected both the pain and suffering and the economic consequences of the accident.

This case is a reminder of how important it is for businesses and property owners to maintain external areas like car parks to prevent trip hazards such as raised drains, uneven paving, or loose surfaces. It also highlights the value of having experienced personal injury solicitors on your side to build a strong case and negotiate assertively.

Solicitor, Annie Rana commented:

“We are pleased to have achieved a positive outcome for our client. This case serves as a reminder of the duty supermarkets and other businesses owe to their customers to ensure that all areas of their premises – inside and out – are regularly inspected and properly maintained to prevent accidents.”

If you’ve suffered an injury due to a tripping accident in a public place, our expert personal injury solicitors are here to help. We have extensive experience handling trip and fall claims and securing fair compensation for our clients.

Contact us today on 0161 399 1231 to start your free, no-obligation consultation.