What Accidents In Public Places Can I Claim For?

Some of the most common types of accidents in public places we help people claim for include:

Accidents in shops and supermarkets
Accidents in hotels, bars, pubs and leisure attractions
Accidents at home against landlords
Accidents on the footpath or road

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Public Accident Claims Specialists

Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and if you have sustained injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make an accident claim.

Some laws impose responsibilities on owners of public places to take steps to ensure people’s safety. At Tinsdills, we understand those responsibilities and will do what we can to fight your case for you.

Accidents in Shops and Supermarkets

It could be that you may have slipped in a supermarket, slipped due to a spillage on the floor, fallen on ice in an ungritted car park, a member of staff has accidentally pushed a roll cage into you whilst you were shopping, or maybe an item you were browsing was damaged in some way causing you an injury.

These are just some circumstances in which you may have a right to claim compensation.

Accidents in Hotels, Bars, Pubs and Leisure Attractions

If you have visited a pub, hotel or restaurant and have sustained an injury that was not your fault, you may be entitled to a personal injury claim. Whether this was falling due to a spillage, a loose piece of carpet causing you to trip, or a staff member spilling something on you and causing a burn injury.

These are just some of the circumstances in which a premises owner should take reasonable steps to attempt to prevent such incidents from occurring.
The same can apply when at the gym; the equipment you use should be in good working order and checked and maintained frequently to ensure users do not sustain injury.

Accidents in Public Places FAQs

Can I make a claim for compensation following an accident involving a pothole?

You can if the pothole was dangerous and that the local authority ought to have repaired before your accident. The law does not expect all roads and pavements to be free from potholes, as this would place an unduly high burden on local authorities.
However, Local authorities are expected to have a reasonable system for identifying and repairing potholes. What is classified as a reasonable system and a dangerous defect will depend upon the location of your accident. Therefore, if you have been injured as a result of a pothole, you should obtain good photographs showing the pothole in its location and surroundings, including good-quality photographs showing the depth of the pothole.

Can I claim compensation if I slip in a public place?

If you slip due to a spillage or debris on the floor, you can potentially make a claim. All public places are expected to have a reasonable system for identifying and removing spillages/debris, and what constitutes a reasonable system will depend upon the type of venue and location where you have slipped.
If you suffer an accident such as this, you should immediately report it, if possible, and also take a photograph on your mobile telephone of what has caused you to fall.

Can I claim if I have an accident due to snow/ice?

You can make a claim depending on where your accident occurred and whether or not the venue or local authority had a system for identifying and clearing the snow/ice. It is a common misconception that you should do nothing to clear snow/ice, as you can be sued if you attempt to do so but do not fully remove it. There must be a reasonable system for removing snow/ice as soon as possible.

If your accident occurs on the pavement or road on your local estate, then it is unlikely, but not impossible, that your claim will be successful. The Council, quite rightly, has to prioritise the major roads and city centres for gritting. If your accident occurs in a public car park, then your claim is more likely to be successful, as whoever owns this ought to ensure that it is safe for visitors.

Therefore, if you have an accident due to snow or ice, please contact us for further information.

Can I claim if a dog bites me?

You can make a claim, and whether or not you will be successful will depend upon several factors, including whether or not the dog was under control or had been aggressive or bitten by anyone previously.

Will I get treatment following an accident in a public place?

Of course, immediately following your accident, you will either see your GP or go to the NHS for treatment. If another party admits fault for your accident, they will have to pay for any treatment that is required as a result of the injuries caused by your accident. We can help arrange this treatment and obtain payment or reimbursement for such charges where appropriate.

What can I make a claim for?

If you have suffered an injury in a public place that was someone else’s fault, you are likely to be able to make a claim.

The list of potential injuries/causes is vast but can include injuring ligaments, breaking bones, soft tissue injuries, back injuries, and facial injuries, including damaged teeth.

Is there a time limit to make a claim?

The usual time limit for bringing a claim is 3 years from the date of your accident. Court proceedings must be commenced by this date, but the sooner you bring the claim, the better, as more evidence will be available to support it. There are certain exceptions to the standard 3-year time limit. For example, if an accident occurred before you were 18, you have until your 21st birthday to bring a claim, along with certain exceptions. Please get in touch with Tinsdills if you are unsure.