Slipping and tripping accidents can happen anywhere. In practice, they largely occur either in premises or on the highway. This ‘back to basics’ webinar considers the legal principles and evidential requirements that apply to claims arising out of such accidents, including duty, breach, the burden and standard of proof, causation, evidence and relevant case law.
Agenda
Liability to lawful visitors
Evidential burdens: when is a case a Ward v Tesco-type case?
The standard of care
Liability to trespassers
Slipping and tripping in the workplace
Liability of the Highway Authority under the Highways Act 1980
Tom deals with personal injury cases across all tracks, including advice on procedure and tactics. He is ranked as a “rising star” by the Legal 500 and is regularly instructed by Claimants and Defendants across the full range of personal injury...