Personal Injury Solicitors in Slip and Fall Claims
It does not necessarily follow that any negligent workmanship will be apparent straight away. In most cases the effects of faulty work will often take some time to become evident. In many cases, accidents will occur several months after the original installation has taken place.
Using experts
In cases where liability is denied, expert witness evidence has to be obtained. This involves the instruction of an independent engineer/contractor to provide a report on the likely cause of the accident. The reports covered the results of a site inspection and an examination of any components, fixtures and fittings that were used during the original installation. Once it had been established that there had been negligence, personal injury solicitors are able to secure compensation for the client.
Keeping evidence
It is common to instruct an expert engineer many months down the line, so it is very important to keep any original fixtures and fittings available for inspection. It is also important to take photographs as soon as practically possible. This type of evidence can be crucial to any personal injury claim you intend to pursue.
Possible complications
Claims against independent contractors can get complicated if several companies are involved. For example, the claim could be against any one (or all) of the manufacturer, the designer and/or the contractor who carried out the work. Expert evidence can assist and usually pinpoint who is most likely to blame, assuming of course that there has been negligence on the part of the defendant(s).
In addition to any claim for the injuries suffered, it is possible to include any out-of-pocket expenses incurred such as the cost of having the work re-done and damage repaired.
If you think you may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim following an accident at home, and for a free initial consultation, please get in touch either by telephone, email or by using our online form to tell us about your accident.
