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Personal Injury Compensation Claims for Accidents in Public Places
Introduction to Accidents in Public Places
About Accidents in Public Places
Am I entitled to make a claim for compensation after an accident in a Public Place?
Examples of Accidents in Public Places which can lead to claims for compensation
What should I do after my accident in a Public Place?
Evidence to gather after an accident in a Public Place
News stories we have published about Accidents in Public Places
Accident in Public Places claims we have dealt with
Start a claim for compensation after an accident in a Public Place
How to begin a personal injury claim following an injury in a Public Place
Introduction to Accidents in Public Places
About Accidents in Public Places
The owners and occupiers of buildings and other areas open to the public have a duty to ensure they are in a safe condition to prevent injuries to members of the public.
The same rules apply to privately owned properties open to the public such as supermarkets, shopping centres, gyms and banks as apply to council owned property such as public footpaths, parks, libraries and schools.
If you have been involved in an accident whilst in a public place you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact us on 08000 224 224 for more details.
Am I entitled to make a claim for compensation after an accident in a Public Place?
Examples of Accidents in Public Places which can lead to claims for compensation
If the accident was inside a building open to the public such as a restaurant, a bar or a cinema then the personal injury compensation claim would be settled by the occupier’s public liability insurance policy providing the accident was the occupiers fault. Common accidents inside public buildings include instances where liquid has been left on a hard floor without any warnings signs around it and someone has slipped or instances where chairs have collapsed beneath a person.
If your accident was outdoors on a section of council owned property such as a public footpath or park, then you would be able to make a personal injury compensation claim against the local authority if the accident was due to their negligence. For example, you would be able to make a personal injury compensation claim if a roof tile fell from a council house and injured you or if you tripped on a broken paving stone.
If you have been injured in a public place due to no fault of your own and would like to know if you are entitled to make an accident compensation claim complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
What should I do after my accident in a Public Place?
Evidence to gather after an accident in a Public Place
To make a successful personal injury compensation claim, you would need to prove that another person was responsible for your personal injury (in this case, the owner or occupier of the property where your accident happened).
To help your case, you should report the accident to the staff or owner at the time, make a note of your accident in the accident book if possible, take names and addresses of witnesses to the accident and if possible take photographs of the area where the accident happened. In cases involving defective pavements, we would recommend that you take your photographs with a ruler shown in them to show how deep / high the defect was.
If you are intending to claim expenses such as prescription costs and travelling expenses, remember to keep receipts as evidence.
If you would like us to review the circumstances of your accident in a public place to let you know if it is something we can help you with on a cost-free basis, contact us on 08000 244 224.
News stories we have published about Accidents in Public Places
Accident in Public Places claims we have dealt with
In the past we have published news stories about claims originating from accidents in public places on our website. To read a selection of these follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
Paraplegic injured by pothole fall
Appeal for canal fall witnesses
Bakery worker forced to give up work after fall at Asda
£57,000 awarded to Bin Man for damaged shoulder
Pensioner receives compensation for fall
Wheelchair user awarded compensation after being crushed at a concert
Cancelled Christmas due to slippery train platform
Krauesslar statement
No laughing matter as pub visitor falls through trap door
GMB family member feels the benefit of Union support following accident at
Morrisons Supermarket which caused a laceration to her leg
Two year platform leak an accident waiting to happen
Sunderland boy faced with locked school gate wins damages for losing part of finger
Retired artist from Wandsworth secures £20,000 following injuries sustained when she fell on wet pigeon droppings in Battersea
Bottle recycler wins compensation for leg injury
Condor Ferries is sued for £140,000 following accident on the night ferry
Disabled Woman’s Accident in Toilet Cubicle leads to Broken Leg
Trampoline amputee wins compensation through UNISON scheme
To find out if you have a valid claim for compensation following an accident in a public place complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Start a claim for compensation after an accident in a Public Place
How to begin a personal injury claim following an injury in a Public Place
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury or illness whilst in a public place, telephone us now for accurate compensation claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Contact us about your accident or injury
Call us for free on 08000 224 224 Call us from your mobile on 0330 123 123 0 (charged at local number and free when covered by inclusive minutes) Request a call back Text CLAIM to 82010 (standard network rates apply)
