Compensation Claim Advice for Accidents and Injuries in Public Places

1. Injuries in Public Places
2. What to do in the Event of an Accident 
3. Making a Claim for an Accident in a Public Place
4. Compensation

Injuries in Public Places

Injuries in public places can occur under a variety of circumstances.  Our lawyers are specialists in all types of public liability claims, for example:

• Accidents at School
• Accidents on Defective Pavements
• Amusement Park Accident Compensation
• Bacterial / Food Poisoning Claim Advice 
• Compensation Claims for Slips, Trips and Falls
• E-Coli Claim Advice
• Escalator and Lift Accident Compensation Claims
• Personal Injury Solicitors for Accidents on Public and Private Property 
• Public Liability Claims
• Shop and Supermarket Accidents

A claim for an accident that occurs on property open to the public is known as a public liability claim. If you have a slip, trip or fall on a public road, plaza, square or pavement, steps or staircase, or in a building such as a shop, bank or leisure centre you may be entitled to claim compensation.

This would also apply for any type of accident caused by public property left in a dangerous condition, for example injuries caused by sharp protruding objects or materials and debris left by workmen.  It may even be fallen branches from trees that hang over the public highway, unlighted skips or parked vehicles left in a dangerous position at the roadside.

The claim would be made against the person or organisation responsible for the property. They should have public liability insurance to cover such incidents.

What to Do in the Event of an Accident

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury in an accident, it is helpful to your claim if you can take certain information. Witness details and photographs are particularly useful. Also keep details of any treatment you required and receipts for expenses related to your injury, as you may be able to reclaim these costs later.

For accidents inside a building, such as a supermarket or restaurant, try to ensure that the staff are informed and the incident recorded in any accident book.

It is always important to seek medical attention if you are suffering from an injury.

For further guidance on steps to take following an accident in a public place, see our accident checklist information page.

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