Accidents in
public places
Where you suffer an injury as a result of the failure of another person/occupier to take reasonable care for your safety, you may be entitled to recover damages or compensation.
This area of law is governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002.
Usually, these claims are against Shopping Centres or supermarkets, business owners, schools, local Councils or other government organisations, or individuals such as neighbours and include:
- Slip and falls at shopping centres or other public places
- Trip and falls on footpaths and other uneven surfaces
- Accidents while you or your children are at school or university
- Dog attacks
It is important to remember that any court proceedings must be commenced within three years from the date of the accident.
We invite you to contact us so one of our compensation Solicitors can inform you about your possible entitlements. We do not charge any fee to meet with you and discuss your compensation entitlements, and typically work on a no win, no fee basis in these types of matters.
Where to begin…
Notify the occupier/public
Notify the occupier/public authority of the accident immediately or as soon as possible afterwards. Keep a copy of any Incident Report.
Photographs and record
Take photographs and record as much details of the accident as possible, including the date, time, place and details of any CCTV footage/witnesses.
Attention
Seek medical attention.
Reach out
Reach out so we can discuss your accident and the next steps.