Public Liability compensation claims no win no fee

When you walk across a car park, visit your local supermarket or enter a public building you expect to be safe and free of hazards that could cause you harm. You expect this because the owners of said car parks, supermarkets and public buildings and anywhere that is open to the public; have a duty of care towards you.

Sufficient steps need to be taken to oversee the safety of the public. There should be routine checks carried out on the property or public space in order to check for and identify problems.

If problems are then identified they should be taken care of in a timely and safe manner. This means that there aren’t any risks to people using the facility. Failure to do so could result in a liable lawsuit due to the fact if someone has an accident on your property their accident is your responsibility.

Things such as placing wet floor signs on slippery surfaces, ensuring handrails are securely fixed, checking windows are safe to use and making sure tiles won’t fall off are prime examples of the steps that need to be taken to ensure the safety of visitors. Every owner or occupier should take responsibility for aspects such as these. However it isn’t just public buildings that need the right care and attention carried out on them.

Roads, motorways, car parks and pavements also need to be safe for members of the public to use.

Aspects such as roads and pavements etc are the responsibility of the district or borough councils. It is their duty to inspect such surfaces at regular intervals and carry out any necessary repairs

If you have been involved in an accident in a public place that has left you with personal injury then you could be entitled to make a public liability compensation claim. You have three years from the date of your accident in which to file a claim for compensation after your accident. However before you do that it is a good idea to have a medical assessment of your injuries so that they can be correctly linked to the accident. By doing this you will not only be able to prove liability but you will also have a medical record of your injuries; two very important factors when it comes to making a claim for compensation.

If you are hoping to make a public liability claim for compensation after an accident that was caused through no fault of your own then get in touch with Accident Consult on 08081 68 69 70 and speak to one of our advisors today.