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| Accident in Public Places |
If you have been injured in an accident in a public places you may be entitled to claim compensation. This can include injuries sustained from tripping on a loose paving slab or pothole, slipping on a wet floor in a shopping centre, bank, restaurant or other public place or sustaining injury from a falling roof tile or branch.
There is a duty of care placed on any public or private company or organization to ensure that all people who visit their land or premises are reasonably safe. Local Authorities also have a duty to maintain and repair the highways.
If you are injured on private property such as in a bank, supermarket or restaurant the companies insurance will cover the claim. If you are injured on public property such as a footpath, pavement or park the local authority will cover the claim.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the accident. If you do not issue your claim in court within 3 years your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
Call now to start your claim…
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