Hospital Accident Claims
Most people go to hospitals when they are not particularly well and most expect to receive a high standard of care and have their general well being safeguarded by hospital staff.
Around 450,000 accidents occur in NHS hospitals every year with three quarters of those accidents affecting patients and visitors. The vast majority of these accidents were related to trips slip and falls.
Considering that many patients in hospitals are in a weakened state, the fact that around 337,500 accidents are happening every year is truly shocking.
Causes of accidents
Wet floors and trailing cables were identified as the leading causes of slipping and tripping accidents in hospitals. Wet floors were most often attributed to cleaning staff rather than outside influences.
In extreme cases, some patients have ended up with broken bones, spinal injuries and even serious head injuries following a slip or trip accident.
Considering the high risk category which many hospital users fall into, overlooking slipping and tripping hazards is extremely careless. For patients, visitors or staff involved in slipping and tripping accidents in hospitals, we can assist you in making a medical negligence claim for your injuries.
How we can help
Our clinical negligence solicitors are experts in slipping and tripping accidents and can help you win the maximum compensation for your traumatic accident. We will support you throughout your claim and ensure that you keep 100 per cent of your compensation.