How Can I Claim For Falling Down Stairs At Work?

Last Updated on 7th May 2026. You might be able to claim compensation if you fell down the stairs at work. This is because your employer is legally obligated to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety. If your employer is responsible for the staircase you fell down and you suffered injuries, you could very well have a valid personal injury claim. You can ask one of the advisors at Public Interest Lawyers, ‘Can I claim for falling down the stairs at work?’.

In addition to your free claim validity check, they will estimate how much compensation you could be entitled to, advise on what evidence you could gather and run you through the basics of how to claim. After speaking to one of our advisors, they may ask if you would like to be connected to our solicitors. Our solicitors offer a type of No Win No Fee contract for the services they provide. So, not only is it free to get a claim check, if you decide to pursue accident at work compensation with Public Interest Lawyers, you won’t have to pay upfront solicitor’s fees.

Your Questions Answered

  • Can I claim for falling down the stairs at work? Yes if you meet the eligibility.
  • Is falling down stairs at work considered an accident? Yes and your employer could be liable for the injuries you suffered.
  • How can falling down the stairs occur? The staircase or railings may be faulty, they could be slippery if they are wet or poor lighting can all result in a fall down the stairs.
  • What types of injuries can occur in a fall down the stairs? You could suffer anything from severe brain damage to more minor soft tissue injuries or multiple injuries.
  • How could my employer be liable if I fall down the stairs at work? Your employer is responsible for the areas of a building that they occupy. This means that they must ensure that the stairs are reasonably safe to use.

Browse Our Guide

  1. Can I Claim For Falling Down Stairs At Work?
  2. What Injuries Could Be Caused By Falling Down Stairs At Work?
  3. How Can I Prove A Claim For Falling Down Stairs At Work?
  4. What Compensation Could I Receive For Falling Down Stairs At Work?
  5. How Can A Solicitor Help You Claim Accident At Work Compensation?
  6. No Win No Fee Falling Down Work Stairs Claims With Public Interest Lawyers
  7. Read More About Claiming For Slips, Trips, And Falls

Can I Claim For Falling Down Stairs At Work?

You could claim for falling down stairs at work, providing you can show that reasonable steps were not taken by the employer to keep you safe. This is a legally binding responsibility, known as a duty of care, per the Health and Safety at Work etc Act. 1974. We’ve given some more detailed information on the eligibility requirements here:

  1. You Were Owed a Duty of Care. As said above, employers have a legal responsibility to keep their workers safe. In teams of stairways, reasonable steps can include checking the steps and handrails for defects, ensuring the stairs are free from obstructions and having suitable emergency lighting in place. 
  2. That Duty of Care Was Breached. A breach of duty in this case means that those reasonable steps to keep the stairway safe were either not taken or completed improperly. For example, a failure to check the handrail mountings. 
  3. You Suffered an Injury or Illness. As a result of these failures, you fell down the stairs and suffered injuries. Falls can result in both minor damage such as a sprained ankle or grazing, as well as much more serious head injuries. Compensation can be claimed for both.

What Steps Can An Employer Take To Prevent Falling Down Stairs?

The steps that your employer is obliged to take to uphold this duty of care can vary, depending on the working environment and your individual needs. However, some common steps that can be taken to prevent falling down stairs can include:

  • Performing regular risk assessments and implementing measures to address any hazards found that pose a risk of injury
  • Clearing clutter and obstructions from stairwells and walkways
  • Making sure handrails are properly installed and maintained
  • Cleaning up spillages in an adequate time frame or adequately signposting them

To discuss the question, “can I claim for falling down the stairs at work?” in greater detail, talk to a member of our team today.

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What Injuries Could Be Caused By Falling Down Stairs At Work?

Some common injuries you could sustain after a fall down stairs could include:

Our advisors are here to help if you’re wondering, “Can I claim for falling down stairs at work?”, so contact us today. Or, read on to learn about proving a compensation claim.

How Can I Prove A Claim For Falling Down Stairs At Work? 

Proving your claim is an essential part of the accident at work claims process, because it’s your responsibility to show that your employer acted negligently.

Some examples of evidence that you might use to prove your case can include:

  • Witness statements from colleagues
  • CCTV footage if your workplace has a CCTV system
  • Photographs of your injuries
  • Photographs of anything that contributed to the accident, such as a broken handrail
  • Accident book logs providing details about your accident and injury
  • Medical records, such as X-ray scans or other test results

You might also be invited to attend an independent medical assessment as part of the claims process. This can show that the injuries you sustained were caused by the accident detailed in your claim. It can also help when valuing how much compensation you could be owed in a successful case.

It can be hard to know where to start when collecting evidence. This is one of the reasons why we recommend that you work with an accident at work solicitor, because they can help you prove your claim.

Get in touch with us today to get more information about proving a claim for falling down stairs at work, or keep reading for more information on claiming for a workplace accident.

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What Compensation Could I Receive For Falling Down Stairs At Work?

So, now you know more about the question, “Can I claim for falling down stairs at work?”, you may be interested in how much compensation you could receive.

All claims are different, so it can be difficult to provide an example compensation amount. This is because compensation is calculated depending on different things, like:

  • How severe your injuries are
  • What kinds of evidence is collected
  • If the defendant accepts liability
  • What financial losses you endure

With this in mind, there’s two kinds of compensation you could receive. Compensation under the first heading, general damages, covers the pain and suffering caused by the injuries sustained by falling down stairs.

The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) is often used to help when calculating compensation under this heading. This document offers compensation guidelines that legal professionals and others can reference when valuing a claim.

Judicial College Guideline Compensation Brackets

You can see some of these brackets below, but keep in mind that these are not guaranteed amounts, and that the first entry isn’t from the JCG.

InjuryCompensation Bracket
Multiple Injuries And Special Damages, e.g Lost EarningsUp to £1,000,000+
Very Severe Brain Damage - No Response to Environment (a)£372,570 to £533,720
Moderate Brain Damage - Moderate to Severe Intellectual Deficit (c)(i)£198,320 to £289,420
Severe Pelvic And Hip Injuries - Dislocation of Low Back Joint with Complications (a)(i)£103,580 to £172,970
Severe Back Injuries - Nerve Root Damage (a) (ii)£97,980 to £116,820
Other Arm Injuries - Substantial and Permanent Disablement (b)£51,750 to £79,080
Other Arm Injuries - Less Severe (c)£25,370 to £51,750
Moderate Neck Injuries - Severe Immediate Symptoms (b)(i)£33,020 to £50,850
Moderate Neck Injuries - Exacerbation or Acceleration of Existing Conditions (b)(iii)£10,420 to £18,150
Serious Shoulder Injuries - Dislocation and Lower Brachial Plexus Damage (b)(i)£16,870 to £25,370

What Are Special Damages?

Special damages cover the financial losses caused by your injuries. For example, if you hit your head during the fall and could no longer work, this could cause a significant loss of earnings. These could be recouped under special damages, along with the cost of:

  • Travel to and from medical appointments
  • Prescriptions and other medical expenses
  • Mobility aids and prosthetics
  • Childcare and help with housekeeping
  • Home adjustments

Get in touch with our team of advisors today to find out more about claiming compensation for falling down a staircase at work.

Why Choose Public Interest Lawyers To Claim For Falling Down Stairs At Work?

By choosing Public Interest Lawyers to help you claim for falling down stairs at work, you will be working with a dedicated personal injury expert who can turn their years of experience and success to your advantage. We know that a fall can be very serious, with knock-on impacts across multiple aspects of your life so our solicitors really take the time to understand what has happened to you, and what your specific needs are.

Here we have set out just some of the ways one of our solicitors could help you throughout the slipped down the stairs at work claims process:

  • Assisting you with evidence collection, such as risk assessments, CCTV footage and any inspection reports for the stairway.
  • Connecting you with physiotherapists, joint specialists and other medical professionals to get you the necessary treatment for injuries sustained in the fall.
  • Calculating a falling down the stairs at work compensation figure, taking into consideration your loss of income and other costs.
  • Communicating with the defendant’s representatives and informing you of how the claim is developing.
  • Reaching a final settlement agreement that reflects the harm you have sustained.
  • Finding the right barrister to present the claim at trial. We should point out that most claims get resolved before a court hearing is required but if in your particular circumstances, the matter needs to go to trial, we’ll have your back every step of the way. 

There is a lot more that Public Interest Lawyers’ experts could do for you, so please do not hesitate to make further enquiries with one of our friendly advisors today.

No Win No Fee Falling Down Work Stairs Claims With Public Interest Lawyers

Our expert solicitors can provide their services under some very desirable No Win No Fee terms with a particular contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). By working with a solicitor under a CFA, you’ll be protecting yourself from any service fees both at the start of and during the claim. If the claim is not won, as this is a No Win No Fee agreement, you won’t be on the hook for any solicitors’ fees either.

In the event your claim is won, the solicitor will deduct a success fee from the compensation. This success fee is taken as a percentage of the compensation, before the rest is transferred to you. As The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 caps the percentage that can be charged to 25%, most of the payout will be yours to keep once the solicitor has taken their fee.

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Our team of advisors are here to help. They can evaluate your claim for free, and answer any other questions you might have. If they find that you have a valid claim, then they could connect you with one of our No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors.

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