To make public liability claim, you must be injured in a public place or on public property. Public bodies have a duty of care towards members of the public to ensure that all pavements, roads, parks and any other public place are maintained to a certain standard to make all members of the public using the area safe.
If a certain level of safety has not been met and you have been injured in a public place or public property due to the negligence of those responsible to maintain the area, then you can make a public liability claim.
There are different types of public liability claims and some of the most common ones are listed below:
- Slipping accident due to a spillage in a supermarket
- Being struck by a falling object in a public place
- Burns or scalds caused by hot water taps, hot drinks and spills in restaurant or cafes
- Tripping accidents as a result of a defective paving flag/kerb stone/pothole on the street or road
- Contact injuries from hazardous substances e.g. chemical burns
- Fingers and hand injuries caused by being stuck in a door
- Shattered or broken glass in public
It is important to collect as much evidence as possible and there are some useful tips mentioned below to help support your public liability claim. You should:
- Report the accident to the staff immediately, or the person responsible for maintaining the area
- Make sure the owner or occupier makes a note of your accident in the accident book if possible
- Take photos of the area where the accident occurred
- Take names and contact numbers of any witnesses to the accident
- If you have slipped or tripped on a defective paving slab or pothole, we would advise you to put a ruler standing upright beside or in the hole or raised area before you take photograph to show the depth and height.
If you have been injured in a public place or property and believe it was not your fault, you may be able to make a public liability claim. Do not worry we are here to help by providing you with a personal injury lawyer to help fight your corner for compensation. We do not charge a fee for providing this service. All the personal injury lawyers that work with us offer a ‘no win no fee’ service. If your claim is unsuccessful you will not be charged a single penny.
All our personal injury lawyers are dedicated and committed to obtaining justice for you. Your dedicated personal injury lawyer will aim to obtain the maximum compensation for your personal injury claim. How much compensation you receive, will vary from person to person as it would depend on the nature and the extent of your injuries and your lawyer will discuss this with you.
So contact us today so we can arrange a personal injury lawyer for you by calling 033 344 3378 or by filling in the contact form below and receive a call back within 24 hours.