Councils and local authorities are legally required to ensure that pavements, roads, and other council property are reasonably safe for public use. However every year people are injured following falls or trips on loose paving stones or potholes.

To make a personal injury claim against the council for compensation, you’ll need to prove that your injury was caused the council's negligence.

Our personal injury lawyers are among the most experienced in the UK. We’ve secured millions in compensation for our clients over the years due to our knowledge and experience. We know the evidence you’ll need to successfully sue the council.

Speak to us today in a free initial consultation about your claim. Once we know a little more about the circumstances, we’ll be able to advise you on whether you’re eligible to make a claim against the council.

How to sue the council for negligence

Claiming compensation from the council requires you to show that your injury has been caused by a breach of their statutory duty.

If you’ve experienced injury because of the council’s negligence, we can help you claim compensation. You can arrange a free initial consultation with one of our specialist solicitors to talk about your case and decide if you want to take it forward.

Suing a council for damages can be difficult if the road or pavement defect that caused your injury has since been repaired. You can help us pursue your claim by:

• Taking photographs of exactly where you fell
• Taking measurements of the pothole or other defect that caused your injury, and showing those measurements clearly on a photograph
• Giving us the names and addresses of any witnesses present
• Letting us know the police incident number.

Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your claim against the council?

We can handle most claims on a no win no fee basis. This means you won’t have to pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful. If it does succeed, the majority of your fees are paid by your opponent.

Our in-house Support and Rehabilitation coordinators are trained clinical specialists who can help you find the support you need after an injury We’ll make sure you’re fully supported during and after your claim.

We have close relationships with charities and support groups around the UK. This means we can signpost you for the support that’s close by, and make sure it’s there for as long as you need it.

Many people can find it overwhelming to be awarded a large sum of money in compensation. If you need expert financial advice on how to make your compensation pay for all you need it to, our Asset Management team can help. They can give you with tailored advice on ways you can invest your money and make sure it lasts for as long as you need it.

We understand that, for many people, talking through their situation in person is important. We’ve offices across the UK, meaning you can visit us near to your home. If you’re unable to travel, we can arrange to visit you at home or in hospital. We work in the way that’s most convenient for you, so we're also happy to communicate via email, phone, text, or video call.