Slipped In A Toilet Accident Claims Guide – How To Claim Compensation If You Slipped In A Toilet?

By Jo Jeffries. Last updated 1st February 2023. Welcome to our guide on slipped in a toilet accident claims. If you have had a slip, trip or fall accident then you may know how painful they could be. If your trip and fall accident has taken place in a toilet, then this may make it an even more embarrassing occurrence. Falling off the toilet or slipping in the bathroom could be a very unpleasant experience. The floor in a toilet could often be wet either with water or worse. Unfortunately, slip, trip and fall accidents that occur in a toilet could be more common than people realise. The injuries from a slip in a bathroom or another type of bathroom accident could range in severity.

Here, we offer guidance on example compensation payouts after slipping in a toilet, as well as showing you how we could help you claim for fatal bathroom injuries. We also show you how the bathroom accident claim process works. If you want to claim for a fall, or experts in slip trip and fall claims could help you.

We also explain why knowing the average payout for a slip and fall in the UK wouldn’t give much insight into your slip and fall compensation amounts. Plus, we show you where to get help with slip trip and fall claims.

Getting Help With Claiming For A Slip In A Bathroom Caused By Negligence

Old woman who slipped in a toilet being helped up by a younger woman

In this guide, we will take a look at what rights you have when it comes to making a personal injury claim for an injury that has occurred when you have slipped or tripped over in a toilet. We will also look at the sort of compensation amount you may be able to entitled to for your claim and how you could go about making a claim. We will look at how claimants may be able to make a claim for compensation when they have slipped on a wet floor in a toilet, but the accident was not witnessed.

If you have any questions that are not covered in the guide or want to discuss the specifics of your case and whether you could claim, then give us a call on 0800 073 8801.

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A Guide To Slipping In A Toilet Compensation Claim

If you have had been involved in a slip accident that occurred as a result of a wet floor in a toilet then you may not be able to make a claim simply because you have slipped in a toilet. In order to make a claim for compensation, you would need to be able to prove that the liability for the accident lies with another party and that they owe a duty of care to you, the claimant. The responsible party may be the operator or owner of a bar, a restaurant or any other place that is owned/operated by someone else. It may even be your employer if the incident occurred in your workplace.

Proving liability in this type of claim could be tricky so it could be a good idea to speak to a solicitor who has experience of this type of claim, they could be able to help you pursue your claim in order to achieve a successful result. In order for your claim to be successful, you would need to be able to show that someone else was in some way responsible for the accident and that that person could have been in a position to correct the situation that led to the accident.

What Factors Need To Be Considered In Claims For A Slip In A Bathroom

With this type of accident, the definition of “reasonable” is somewhat flexible and there are a number of factors that may come into play. Usually, the Occupiers Liability Act could be applied. This act ensures that the owners of the toilet have a duty of care when it comes to ensuring that no injuries befall those who are using the facilities within the toilet area. In order to make a claim, you would need to be able to prove that reasonable or necessary steps were not taken in order to prevent you from having slipped in a toilet that the liable party was responsible for.

What Is A Toilet Slip Accident You Could Claim For?

Unfortunately, accidents do sometimes happen and it would not be possible to make personal injury claims as no amount of precautions could have prevented it from happening. You would need to prove that the accident was caused by the negligence of the person responsible for the upkeep of the toilet and that they have failed to take reasonable steps to rectify any issues and prevent a bathroom fall. In the case of a toilet, what constitutes reasonable could vary in certain circumstances – for example, if the spillage just occurred then those responsible may have not had enough time to rectify the issue.

Can you claim for slipping on a wet floor if it’s just been cleaned?

Toilets should be checked on a regular basis in order to ensure that appropriate cleaning is carried out where necessary. This means that any liquids that have accumulated on the floor should be cleaned up and / or appropriate “Wet Floor” signage used. As part of a regular health and safety routine, most toilets should be inspected on a frequent basis; as much as hourly during busier times. There is usually a check sheet posted on the door that will show the frequency of these inspections and when they were last carried out.

This may be classed as having taken reasonable steps, and under these circumstances, the company you are looking to make a claim against may be able to defend that claim.

What else could cause a slip in a bathroom accident?

A leak or a burst pipe where the accumulation of liquid on the floor that is not as a result of spillage may be grounds for a claim if the owners of the toilet have not taken action to rectify the issue. This is another circumstance where appropriate “Wet Floor” signage should be used. For free advice on starting slipped in a toilet accident claims, please call today.

Falls In A Toilet – Who Is Responsible For Restroom Injuries?

After falls in a toilet, it’s important to consider where responsibility lies. To claim compensation for a slip in a bathroom, you must prove that someone else’s negligence was the cause of any harm you sustained. Negligence occurs when someone breaches the duty of care they owed you.

Restroom injuries could occur in various places such as an office building, a supermarket, a bar or a restaurant. In certain situations, you may have been owed a duty of care by a third party.

For example, your employer has a duty of care as set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. They must take all reasonable steps to reduce or remove the risk posed by any known hazards in the workplace.

Also, the person in control of a public space has a duty of care to prevent you from sustaining harm when visiting the space. This duty of care is set out in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. It states they must take all reasonable steps to reduce or remove the risk of any known hazards.

If you can prove that a third party breached the duty of care they owed you and you sustained harm as a result, you may be eligible to claim compensation.

Contact us to learn more about proving someone’s responsibility for restroom injuries following a slip, trip or fall accident in a bathroom.

Hazard Warning Signs And Other Reasonable Steps To Prevent Toilet Slips

It is generally accepted that when a floor is wet, a yellow “Wet Floor” sign is erected to alert people to any potential dangers of slipping. This signage gives notice that you should take extra care and could be used to indicate a number of things from a floor that has just been mopped to an area where there is a spill or leak that is being dealt with. If you have been injured when you slipped in a toilet where there was a wet floor but no warning sign, then you may be able to claim compensation. The other party may be seen to be liable for your accident because they did not display a warning sign.

Where the warning sign is being used to provide caution about a newly mopped floor this should be considered reasonable steps. If there have not been any precautionary measures put in place when there is a leak or spillage in a timely manner then if a person is injured due to a slip they may be eligible to make a claim. To find out if you could be eligible to make a slipped in a toilet accident claim, why not speak with a specialist today?

I Slipped In A Toilet At Work, Could I Claim Compensation?

Can I sue my employer if I slip and fall in a workplace bathroom? If you slipped in a toilet at work and were injured as a result of the accident then you may be able to make a claim for compensation against your employer if it can be proven that the accident could have been prevented. The legislation that covers toilets in a public place also covers those in the workplace and employers should not only take measures to ensure that toilets are checked regularly but also that wet floor signage is used when appropriate.

If you slipped in a bathroom at work, the first step that you should take would be to report the accident to the appropriate person and ensure that it is recorded in the accident report book. You should also, if possible, take a photograph of the floor showing the wet area.

Getting Advice After A Slip In A Bathroom At Work

You could use the services of a solicitor to help you claim as they would be able to gather evidence to support your claim, even if there were no witnesses. If the cleaning log indicates that the toilets were not regularly cleaned, then this may provide sufficient evidence of negligence on the part of your employer. If the slip was caused as a result of a leak then you or your chosen solicitor would need to establish when the leak began, whether it was reported to your employer and if they took the necessary steps to have it repaired.

These steps could include the placing of yellow hazard signs to alert employees to the problem in the short term and calling in a plumber to make the appropriate repair work within an appropriate timeframe.

If it could be shown that your employer did not act promptly to rectify the leak then you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation in respect of your accident at work.

If you are not sure if your circumstances mean that you can make a claim for compensation, then simply contact our helpline and we would be able to advise you further.

I Slipped In A Toilet In A Pub Or Nightclub, Could I Claim Compensation?

Unfortunately, accidents could happen no matter where you are. The last thing that you may want to take place when you are enjoying a night out is to have a slip in the toilet and become injured. If you were in a pub or nightclub when you had a slip in the toilet which resulted in an injury then you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation. If you are considering making a claim for compensation for an accident that happened in a pub toilet then there are a couple of things you may wish to do.

What To Do If You Slip In A Bathroom?

  • Report the incident –It is wise to do this as soon as possible, and if you have not done so at the time when the accident took place then it could be a good idea to email the pub to inform them. If they do not have an email address then you may wish to contact them by phone or in writing but do keep a copy of communication if you can.
  • Ask about CCTV – whilst there may be no footage that covers the inside of the toilets they may have footage that covers the doors and may show you entering and exiting the toilets. This may show if you appear to be injured on the way out. It could also be used to indicate if you appeared to be steady on your feet, or not.
  • Witnesses – were there any witnesses to the incident? If so, it might be wise to try and gather contact details if there was someone else who witnessed the accident that caused your injury

Further steps to take

  • Seek medical advice –  It could be a good idea to be checked over by a medical professional. Sometimes injuries could become worse over the course of a couple of days. This is sometimes what happens when you slip on a wet floor. Having a note of your injuries in your medical records may be useful to your claim. If you’re asking how long do you have to go to the doctor after a slip and fall, we’d advise you to go as soon as possible, simply to get the most appropriate advice and treatment, but you would also have to see an independent medic as part of your claim too.
  • Alcohol – if you had been drinking then the third party may try to use this against you as the reason that the accident occurred. Being under the influence may not prevent you from making a claim if there was water on the floor and you could provide evidence that the third party had not taken the appropriate measures to ensure that it was dealt with appropriately and as quickly as possible.

Slip Trip And Fall Claims – Am I Eligible To Claim For A Fall?

If you are injured by slipping in a toilet or bathroom, this would not always lead to you being able to make a claim. To have a valid claim for a fall, you’d need to evidence that you were injured due to a third party breaching the duty of care they owed you. 

Slip In A Bathroom – Who Could Be Liable For Slip, Trip and Fall Claims?

Below, we have provided examples of who could owe you a duty of care and how it could be breached.

  • An employer – Employers have a duty of care to their employees. This is documented in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It means they need to reduce or remove the risk of harm posed by known hazards by taking reasonable steps. If they breach this duty and you sustain harm, you may be able to make a trip or fall claim. For example, you may slip on a wet floor because no adequate signage was put down. 
  • The person in control of a public place – These have a duty of care to ensure your reasonable safety. This is documented under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. A failure to uphold this duty of care could lead to you sustaining harm. In these instances, you could make a claim for a fall. For example, they may fail to carry out regular risk assessments to address any trip or fall hazards.

For more information on whether you could seek compensation, get in touch with our team. An advisor can discuss the slip, trip and fall claims process in more detail.

What To Do If You Slip In A Toilet?

If you are looking to make a compensation claim for slipping on a wet floor then there are a few things that you could do that may help if you should decide to make a claim.

  • Report the accident
  • Collect contact details of any witnesses
  • Take photographs of the spillage that caused you to slip.
  • Get your injuries checked out by a doctor

All of these steps may help to provide a solicitor pursuing a personal injury claim on your behalf with the evidence that they might require to form a strong case. If you were not able to report the incident when it occurred then it might be wise to contact the venue where it took place as soon as it is practical to do so. This will enable them to write the details down in their accident book. We can review your evidence when you call to discuss slipped in a toilet accident claims. So why not get in touch today?

Average Payouts For Injuries Caused By A Bathroom Accident

As we have mentioned, there are lots of different types of bathroom accidents someone could suffer injuries in. Whether you’ve been injured falling off a toilet that was broken or have slipped on a spillage that wasn’t cleared up, your payout for a successful claim would depend on the facts of your case.

No two claims are precisely alike. Therefore, they must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is no average payout for a slip and fall in a UK bathroom, but we can provide guidance on the types of damages a person could claim for having slipped in a bathroom due to someone’s negligence.

What Damages Could I Claim?

If appropriate, a successful claim for a bathroom accident could result in general damages, which are designed to compensate for an injured party’s pain and suffering caused by their injuries. In some cases, claimants could also be eligible for special damages. These should cover reasonable out-of-pocket expenses caused by the injuries. We explain these further in the next section. 

Slip And Fall Compensation Amounts

When calculating general damages payouts, the severity of the injury and its impact on the claimant’s life should be factored in. Legal professionals handling cases in England and Wales could use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them value this head of claim. The JCG contains guideline compensation brackets for different injuries.

The table below contains figures from the JCG. Please note these are only a guide. If you would like a personalised estimate of your compensation, we could help with this.

 

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Injury type Severity of injury Amount
Leg injury Moderate – complicated, or multiple break injuries, usually only to one leg. Impact on claimants ability to work may be taken into account. £27,760 to £39,200
Knee injury Moderate – including torn cartilage/meniscus which could exacerbate pre-existing conditions £14,840 to £26,190
Hand injury Less serious – Crush injuries leading to impaired function without being treated with surgery or despite being treated with surgery £14,450 to £29,000
Wrist injury Injury resulting in significant permanent disability, but where some useful movement remains. £24,500 to £39,170
Elbow injury Where recovery from fracture or soft tissue injury takes longer but is complete, the award will rarely exceed £8,740 ( £9,620 with 10% uplift). Up to £12,590
Back injury Minor in severity. Including bruising or sprains and other temporary back conditions. Recovery between 2-5 years £7,890 to £12,510
Neck Injury Minor in severity. Including bruising, soft tissue or sprains and other temporary neck conditions. Recovery between 1-2 years. £4,350 to £7,890
Neck injury Exacerbated pre-existing conditions for less than 5 years £7,890 to £13,740
Neck injury Exacerbated pre-existing conditions for more than 5 years £13,740 to £24,990
Leg Injury Less serious – fractures with incomplete recovery £17,960 to £27,760

 

What Other Damages Could I Claim?

In addition to your claim for the injury that you have suffered as a result of your accident, you may be able to request compensation for some additional damages that you might have acquired because of the accident. These additional damages could include:

  • Loss of earnings – If your injuries have resulted in time off work or a reduction in normal working hours then it could be possible to be able claim compensation for the loss of these earnings and also for future ones.
  • Medical costs – If you have had to pay for additional treatments such as physiotherapy or medications you may be able to claim for these.
  • Travel costs – If you are not able to get treatment or hospital appointments on your own and have to use other forms of transport then you might be able to claim these costs.
  • Care costs – if you have required assistance in your daily life because of your accident then the person that cared for you might also be able to claim for these costs

If you have another cost that you believe is linked to you having slipped in a toilet and been injured then we would be able to advise you if it could be included in your claim.

No Win No Fee Claims For Injuries Caused By Slipping In A Toilet

You might be wondering how a solicitor working on a No Win No Fee basis could help you with your claim? If you are concerned about the upfront costs associated with retaining a solicitor, then a no win no fee agreement could be an appropriate way forward when it comes to making a claim. This type of arrangement works by using a CFA – a Conditional Fee Agreement. This is a document that would be given to you by your solicitor. The document would lay out the percentage of money that would be paid to your solicitor at the end of a successful claim. This amount is referred to as a success fee and is only paid out if your claim for compensation is successful.

No Payout? No Problem. What Happens If You Slipped IN A Toilet But Your Claim Failed?

If your claim is found to be valid but there is no payout then you would not need to pay anything to your solicitor. If you are worried that all of your compensation would be paid out to your solicitor then don’t be -the success fee would be no more than 25% of your total compensation amount because the government have put a cap on these payments. All you would need to do is sign the agreement and a solicitor would be able to go to work on your behalf, helping to prove your claim and achieving the best settlement payout possible for you if you have slipped while using third parties toilet facilities and been injured. To see how we can help with No Win No Fee slipped in a toilet accident claims, please connect to live chat.

Could You Handle My Claim For A Slip In A Toilet?

At Accident Claims, we believe that every claimant should be treated as an individual. We will do this by looking at all the details that relate to your case and ensure that everything is in order to move forward with your compensation claim. We understand that being injured as a result of an accident could result in a number of different types of injuries, that different people recover at different rates and that each claim can vary significantly from one to another.

The team of advisors at Accident Claims are here to assist you with your claim for if you have slipped in a toilet and been injured. Whether you have any questions, need more information about the claims process or want to begin pursuing your claim we are here to help. Accident Claims are dedicated to helping claimants to achieve the maximum compensation payout possible for their so that they could get back on their feet as soon as possible.

Talk To Our Accident Claim Experts About Your Slip In A Bathroom

Whether you would like some advice that would assist you in making a claim through a No Win No Fee solicitor or you are ready to start the claims process Accident Claims could help you.

We can be contacted in a number of different ways. Simply choose the one that is most convenient and practical for you.

  • By phone – call our freephone helpline on 0800 073 8801 and one of our helpful advisors will be able to assist you.
  • By email – if email is your preferred method of communication, then you can get in touch with us using office@accidentclaims.co.uk.
  • By live chat – for your convenience, we also have a Live Chat features on our website that is available 24/7, along with our online enquiry form.

Whichever way you prefer to get in touch with us when you do we will discuss all the details of your slip, trip or fall injury with you so that we could give you a free, no-obligation consultation regarding the potential for compensation in respect of your claim. Then if you choose to proceed with your compensation claim we would be able to put you in touch with a solicitor who would be able to help you achieve the best payout for your claim.

If you choose not to go ahead with a claim you would no be pressured to do so. The decision to make a claim is up to you. All of the advice that we offer is done on a free, no-obligation basis, whether you opt to use our service to assist with your claim or not.

Slipped in a toilet accident claims – FAQs On Claiming For A Slip In A Bathroom

How much compensation for slipping on a wet floor?

Each slip in a bathroom personal injury claim is assessed based on the severity of your injuries. For example, a minor sprain might be paid between a few hundred to a few thousand pounds. However, if a fall causes a permanent disability, the compensation amount could be a lot larger.

Why could you claim after slipping in a toilet?

It is possible to claim compensation if somebody else’s negligence causes an accident in which you are injured. In a toilet accident, you could claim if a leak caused you to slip and fall or where handrails were broken. You would need evidence to prove what happened so photographing the accident scene is often recommended.

Do I have to apply within a certain time for a slip in a bathroom compensation claim?

The statute of limitations in the UK means that personal injury claims have a 3-year time limit. Generally, your limitation period will begin on the date of your accident.

Who could I claim against if I slipped in a toilet accident?

Claims will usually be against the business or local authority that is responsible for the upkeep of the toilet. This means you could claim for accidents at work, in the gym, a shop, at school or any other type of public place.

I had a slip in a bathroom at work, how common are slips at work?

Slips, trip and falls on the same level were the most common accident kind, according to the Health and Safety Executive’s figures from 2020-21. You can see what other causes were common in workplace accidents below.

Graph of the most common types of accidents at work where there have been non-fatal injuries

These figures don’t, however, show how many of these incidents were due to negligence. Remember, to have a valid claim for an injury sustained in a slip in a bathroom, you’d need to prove it happened due to a breach of someone’s duty of care to you.

In workplace accidents, this would usually be your employer. If they failed to make the bathroom safe for use by taking reasonable steps to do so, and you were injured as a result, you could claim against them.

Can you claim for slipping on a wet floor if you spilled something yourself?

You couldn’t claim for slipping on a wet floor accident that you caused, if you were entirely to blame. However, if someone else was at fault, and was partially to blame, you could still claim compensation. Please call us for a free claims assessment.

What injuries could you suffer if you’d slipped in a toilet?

This would depend on what happened. Some slip, trip and fall accidents could lead to soft tissue injuries, or broken bones. You could suffer a head injury, back injury, or even ligament damage. Whatever type of injury you’ve suffered, we could help, if your injuries were caused by someone’s negligence.

Where can I find example compensation payouts after slipping in a toilet?

If you’re looking for example compensation payouts after slipping in a toilet, our table in an earlier section of this guide could help. It provides a rough guideline payout bracket for injuries you could have sustained if you slipped in the toilet. The figures in the table come from the latest edition (16th) of the Judicial College Guidelines, published in 2022. 

If you cannot see the injuries you sustained when you slipped in the toilet included in our compensation table, you could call our team. We could offer guidance and example compensation payouts after slipping in a toilet for other injuries. 

How do I know whether I could have a claim for having slipped in the toilet?

To assess whether you could have a claim for having slipped in the toilet, you should consider whether:

  1. Someone owed you a duty of care
  2. They breached the duty of care they owed you
  3. You experienced physical or psychological harm as a result.

If you can answer yes to these questions then you could be eligible to claim. Please call our team and we will check if your claim has a favourable chance of success.  If you’re not sure what the answers are, please call us. We could perform a free eligibility check on your case. 

If we determine you could have a claim which has a good chance of ending in success, we could provide you with a solicitor. Remember, all of our solicitors work under No Win No Fee terms, so there would be no upfront fees to begin your claim.

How does the bathroom accident claim process work?

There are several steps you could take as you go through the bathroom accident claim process when claiming for your injuries or on behalf of a loved one who suffered from fatal bathroom injuries. These could include:

  1. Gather evidence of your injuries, this could include medical evidence or pictures. 
  2. Seek legal advice from an experienced personal injury solicitor. They could help you gather evidence to strengthen your claim.

All of our solicitors work under No Win No Fee terms, which means you’d need to sign a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This outlines details of the success fee you would need to pay if your claim succeeds. However, if your claim fails, you won’t be charged this fee. 

Should you have any more questions about the bathroom accident claim process, please don’t hesitate to call us. 

What damages could be payable in a successful bathtub accident claim?

The damages you could receive for a successful bathtub accident claim could include:

  1. General damages – these could include compensation for your suffering and pain, as well as your loss of amenity caused by your injuries.
  2. Special damages – these are the financial costs caused by your injuries. They could include care costs, medical expenses, and travel costs as well as loss of earnings. For those claiming for someone who had suffered fatal bathroom injuries, they could include funeral expenses.

Essential Resources Relating To A Slip In A Bathroom Claim

Claims Calculator – Our claims calculator may be useful if you would like to see an estimate of the amount of compensation you might receive for your injuries.

Workplace Injuries – Our general guide to workplace injuries should answer any questions you might have if your slip in a bathroom accident occurred at work.

Accident Recovery – Our general guide provides useful information to those who are recovering from an accident.

Treatment For Falls – Useful information from the NHS site on treatment and symptoms of falls.

Guidelines For Preventing Slips – HSE guidelines for preventing slips and trips in public places.

Spotting Slip Hazards – Another useful publication from the HSE.

Final words on slip in a bathroom claims

Thank you for reading about how to make slipped in a toilet accident claims. If you suffer injuries in a slip in a bathroom, and would like to know more about making a claim, we’d be glad to help.