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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
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.
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 a personal injury claim for compensation complete one of our online compensation claim forms.
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.
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.
24th July 2008 - Krauesslar statement
26th February 2008 - No laughing matter as pub visitor falls through trap door
20th September 2007 - GMB family member feels the benefit of Union support following accident at
Morrisons Supermarket which caused a laceration to her leg
3rd July 2007 - Two year platform leak an accident waiting to happen
26th April 2007 - Sunderland boy faced with locked school gate wins damages for losing part of finger
29th March 2007 - Retired artist from Wandsworth secures £20,000 following injuries sustained when she fell on wet pigeon droppings in Battersea
26th March 2007 - Bottle recycler wins compensation for leg injury
15th December 2006 - Condor Ferries is sued for £140,000 following accident on the night ferry
21st June 2006 - Disabled Woman’s Accident in Toilet Cubicle leads to Broken Leg
28 November 2005 - 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 compensation claim forms.
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury or illness whilst in a public place, telephone us now for accurate 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 compensation claim forms.