Public Place Slip Trip

Slips, trips and falls in public places are a common occurrence. If this has happened to you, and it was not your own fault then you cold be entitled to compensation. If the accident took place in a publicly accessed building such as a restaurant or supermarket then a claim could be made against the occupier of the premises. In this instance the claim would be settled by the occupier’s public liability insurance policy if successful. If the accident occurred in an outside area or another place owned or controlled by the local council, then the personal injury claim would be made against the local authority. An example of this type of accident would be tripping on a broken paving stone.

Public Place Accident Compensation

Compensation amounts for public place accidents vary according to the injuries sustained and a host of other factors, however any claim made should include compensation for loss of earnings (including future income), compensation for the pain and suffering caused as a result of the accident, past and future care costs and all medical and out of pocket expenses too. The first step towards making a public place accident compensation claim is to talk to a professional who will be able to advise you on whether or not the claim is likely to be successful and how much compensation could be received if successful. To find out if you are eligible to make a personal injury claim, the first thing to do is seek legal advice from a personal injury lawyer or specialist.

Public Place Accident

Common accidents include slips and falls in supermarkets, shopping malls and other retail outlets, accidents in schools and playgrounds, dog attacks and trips on footpaths and public walkways. When the accident occurred was in no way your own fault then you could be entitled to compensation. Owners and occupiers of buildings that are accessed by the public have a duty to ensure the areas are in a safe condition and all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent accidents. This includes all public and privately owned buildings such as banks, supermarkets, shops, gyms, shopping centres, libraries and more. If an accident occurs that is proved to be as a result of failure to meet these duties then the owner or occupier of the building will need to pay compensation to those involved in the accident.