Accidents in Public Places Claims
If you’ve suffered an injury in a public place, we’re here to fight for your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
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What is an accident in a public place?
Accidents caused by slips, trips, or falls on public or private property are unfortunately common.
We have a successful track record of bringing compensation claims arising from accidents in a variety of locations, including:
- Shops and supermarkets
- Pavement and kerbs
- Offices
- Restaurants, hotels, and pubs
- Car parks
Businesses and local councils have a legal responsibility to ensure public spaces such as shops, bars, and pavements are safe for pedestrians.
Health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and proper labelling of damp floors, must be followed. In case of accidents caused by the failure to take necessary precautions, a personal injury claim can be filed to recover from the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the incident.
Am I eligible to make a claim?
If you’ve been injured due to circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible to file a claim. Slip accidents often occur on damp or slick surfaces, while trip and fall accidents are more likely to occur when work equipment or cables are left lying around. In many cases, slip and trip incidents could have been prevented if those responsible had taken necessary precautions.
Council Claims:
Your safety is a priority when using public spaces such as roads, pavements, parks, and playgrounds. Under the Highways Act of 1980, your local council is responsible for maintaining these areas to ensure they are safe for public use.
If you have been injured as a result of the council’s failure to maintain public areas, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim. Don’t hesitate to seek legal advice and pursue compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial impact of your accident.
Responsibilities of your local council include:
- Surface gritting to prevent slips
- Repairing potholes and cracks on roads and pavements
- Maintaining public playgrounds
- Ensuring adequate lighting on paths
- Removing rubbish to avoid obstruction of walkways
- Displaying proper signage near roadworks
Privately owned business claims:
When you visit stores, restaurants, pubs, and supermarkets, you have a reasonable expectation of safety. The people responsible for maintaining these areas have a duty of care to take necessary measures to keep you and other customers safe. They should follow appropriate steps to ensure your safety as much as possible.
Business owners and managers should take appropriate action to prevent such accidents. For example, they should ensure that any spills are cleaned up immediately and wet floors are marked with appropriate signage. They should also keep walkways and aisles clear of obstructions and trip hazards to avoid accidents.
However, accidents may occur if they fail to take reasonable steps to ensure safety. These accidents may be caused by factors such as:
- Uneven flooring, such as damaged pavements and carpets
- Wet floors with inadequate signage
- Inadequate lighting
- Obstructions in walkways, such as loose wires and objects
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How can we help?
Starting a claim is straightforward and fast. When you contact us we’ll gather some details about your accident. This is so we can develop a thorough understanding of what happened, and the impact of the incident.
If someone else’s negligence results in an accident that leaves you hurt or unwell, you could be eligible to file a claim for compensation. Numerous personal injury claims of all descriptions are handled by Dial A Claim.
All our cases are conducted on a strict No Win, No fee basis. There is no financial risk to you.
The amount of compensation you can receive depends on the nature of the accident and the extent of your injuries and impact on your life. Our solicitors can give you an idea of how much compensation you could be awarded before starting your claim.
Starting a claim is straightforward and fast. When you contact us we’ll gather some details about your accident. This is so we can develop a thorough understanding of what happened, and the impact of the incident.
If someone else’s negligence results in an accident that leaves you hurt or unwell, you could be eligible to file a claim for compensation. Numerous personal injury claims of all descriptions are handled by Dial A Claim.
All our cases are conducted on a strict No Win, No fee basis. There is no financial risk to you.
The amount of compensation you can receive depends on the nature of the accident and the extent of your injuries and impact on your life. Our solicitors can give you an idea of how much compensation you could be awarded before starting your claim.
Having evidence from the scene will strengthen your case. Photos, witnesses and other useful information can help. Feel free to call us for more information on what constitutes good evidence.
There are several stages to making a claim. We are dedicated to making the claims process as straightforward and stress-free for you as possible, taking on as much of the hard work as we can to help you get back on your feet.
No Win, No Fee means you do not need to worry about paying for upfront legal fees. If your claim is unsuccessful, there’ll be nothing to pay.
The law recognises that some people cannot pursue a claim on their own. As such you can be appointed a litigation friend which allows you to make a personal injury claim for someone else.
Having evidence from the scene will strengthen your case. Photos, witnesses and other useful information can help. Feel free to call us for more information on what constitutes good evidence.
There are several stages to making a claim. We are dedicated to making the claims process as straightforward and stress-free for you as possible, taking on as much of the hard work as we can to help you get back on your feet.
No Win, No Fee means you do not need to worry about paying for upfront legal fees. If your claim is unsuccessful, there’ll be nothing to pay.
The law recognises that some people cannot pursue a claim on their own. As such you can be appointed a litigation friend which allows you to make a personal injury claim for someone else.
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