Slip, Trip & Fall Claims in Scotland

What a slip, trip or fall claim covers

If you were hurt because a shop left a spillage, a council didn’t fix a broken pavement, or a landlord ignored a hazard in a stairwell — you could be owed compensation, and we can help you start the process. Property occupiers have a legal duty to keep their premises safe, and when that duty is broken, you shouldn’t be left to carry the cost.

What you could be owed

A claim could cover:

• Your injury — the pain and how it has affected your life (known in Scots law as solatium)
• Lost earnings — past and future, if you’ve had time off or can’t work as before
• Treatment and care — rehabilitation, and help from family
• Out-of-pocket costs — from travel to appointments to aids and adaptations

What you could receive depends on your circumstances.

When you can claim

Under the Occupiers’ Liability (Scotland) Act 1960, occupiers of land and premises owe a duty of care to those who enter. This includes shops, supermarkets, councils, employers, landlords, and car park operators.

A claim generally needs to be raised within three years of the accident under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.

How it works

1. Tell us what happened — answer a few quick questions about your accident and injury
2. We connect you with Scottish specialists — we pass your details to regulated Scottish solicitors
3. They take it forward — if you have a case, they pursue your claim under Scots law

Claims are typically handled on a no win, no fee basis — a speculative fee agreement — so you’re not taking on the financial risk.