Accidents in Public
Accidents in public places, from shopping centres to pavements and parks, can cause serious injuries. DPP Law’s experienced solicitors can help you claim compensation where negligence is to blame.
Injuries can happen anywhere, at any time, including slip and trip claims, sports injury claims to anything involving tripping on a pavement and council owned property such as public parks and libraries.
The most common types of injuries caused by broken pavements or surface liquids and are often down to negligence or faulty repair work.
DPP Law can help you make a claim for compensation on a genuinely no win no fee basis.
Who’s at fault?
Injuries in bars, cinemas restaurants etc. – claims are made against a business’s public liability insurance.
Injuries on council owned property – claims are made against the council.
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An accident in public is any incident where you are injured in a place open to the public, such as streets, shops, parks, supermarkets, car parks, or leisure facilities. Common examples include slips, trips, falls, and injuries caused by unsafe surfaces or hazards.
Anyone injured due to someone else’s negligence—such as a council, business, landowner, or organisation responsible for the area—may be able to claim. Visitors, customers, tenants, and members of the public can all qualify.
Compensation is based on the severity of your injury, the impact on your daily life, lost earnings, medical costs, and future needs. Independent medical reports and official guidelines are used to assess the value of your claim.
You usually have three years from the date of the accident. Children and people lacking mental capacity have different time limits.
You may still be able to claim. Your compensation might be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility, but being partly at fault does not automatically stop you from recovering damages.
Helpful evidence includes photos of the scene, witness details, accident reports, CCTV footage, medical records, and proof of financial losses. Your solicitor can help gather and present this.
Yes. Conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, or trauma-related symptoms can be included if they were caused by the accident and supported by medical evidence.
Simple claims may settle within a few months. More serious injuries or disputes over liability can take longer, especially if your recovery needs time to reach a clear prognosis.