When you’re out and about, whether in the park, the street, or another public place, you should be able to go about your day without the risk of injury.
Businesses have a duty to make sure that you’re reasonably safe whenever you enter their premises. Public bodies, such as councils and local authorities, must make sure public highways are properly maintained.
If you’ve had an accident in a public place, our personal injury solicitors could help you to make a public liability claim for compensation.
We offer a free initial consultation where we can talk about your case and discuss how we could help you. To arrange a free initial consultation about your accident in public places claim, call us free or contact us online.
We’ve helped thousands of clients get the compensation they deserve following accidents including:
- Accidents in supermarkets
- Sports injuries (including football, gym accidents and horse riding injuries)
- Dog bites
- Children’s accidents (including school injuries)
- Accidents in areas owned or managed by local councils.
By making a claim for your accident in a public place, you could secure compensation to help you access the rehabilitation and support you need to make the best possible recovery.
Your public liability claim could be made on a no win no fee basis, which means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay any legal fees.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your public liability claim?
Our personal injury solicitors have a proven track record in claims of this nature. We’ve secured our clients more than £1.5 billion in compensation. We cut the legal jargon and give you tailored advice that’s clear and considered.
Our many decades of winning claims for accidents in public places means that we’re able to build a strong case based on your unique circumstances. This gives you the best chance of being awarded compensation.
We recognise the value and importance of rehabilitation after sustaining an injury. Our in-house team of Support and Rehabilitation Co-ordinators are clinical specialists who can evaluate and help find the support you need. We’ve strong connections with charities and support groups across the country, including Day One Trauma Support, so we can get you help and rehabilitation that’s close by.
When you’re suddenly awarded a large sum in compensation, it can feel overwhelming, and you may be unsure of how to manage this money. The financial experts in our Asset Management team will be on hand to advise you on making sure your compensation pays for your needs and lasts for as long as you need it.
Our offices can be found across the UK, so you can visit us at a convenient location for a confidential talk with your solicitor. If you’re unable to come to an office, we can arrange to come to see you at home or in hospital. If you’d prefer to speak via phone or video call, we can arrange these too.
Call us for a free initial consultation
0800 056 4110Or we can call you back at a time of your choice
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated,