We often think of our homes as safe havens, protective little bubbles that keep us safe from the dangers of daily life. Unfortunately, this perception is somewhat misconceived. In fact statistics estimate that a staggering 2.7million people are injured in their homes every year, so can you claim for an accident at home? And what are the most common household injuries?
With such a large amount of household injuries occurring each year you would expect there to be an infinite number of accidents. However, the majority of cases will all be a similar thing. Some of the most common household accidents include:
• Falling down the stairs: whether you are carrying something and lose your footing or simply try and go up the stairs too fast, it is almost certain that we will have all fallen down the stairs at some point in our lives.
• Swallowing/Choking: this is especially applicable to small children. Kids constantly insert items they shouldn’t into the mouth resulting in a quick trip to A&E.
• Burns: scolding from cooking appliances and kettles are another common accident that befall all of us at some point over our lives.
• Electrocution: over loaded plug sockets, operating switches with wet hands and bad wiring are all ways in which you can become the unfortunate target of some hair-raising electricity.
• Bumps and Cuts: a number of objects can cause this sort of damage throughout our households. Kitchen knives and falling objects can all cause serious damage.
While all of these accidents occur in numerous households across the UK it is important to remember that not all of them will be your fault. If you are injured in your home and it is not your fault then it is important that you seek compensation in recompense for your injuries.
For example, if you are electrocuted due to faulty wiring that you did not put in then you are entitled to claim for your injuries. There are enough hazards within our homes without adding these unnecessary ones to the list and it is important that you lodge your personal injury claim for any damage that you sustain as a result of the actions of someone else.
Compensation is a basic human right for anyone who has experienced an accident. Whenever you are injured, whether it be at home or outside of the house, you should always seek advice about whether or not you are entitled to receive compensation.
No win no fee solicitors are a great way for you to lodge a claim without the fear of expensive fees should you be unsuccessful. There is nothing worse than sustaining an injury than to then be told that not only can you not claim compensation but that you must pay solicitors fees as well. No win no fee claims are therefore designed to give you peace of mind by not charging you in the event that you do not win your case.
Accident claims are not only reserved for the house. You can lodge a claim for any injury that you have sustained where it is not your fault, such as a whiplash claim for injuries received in car collisions and claims for work related falls.
