Accidents in a Public Place
Clear advice from local personal injury solicitors if you have been injured in a shop, supermarket, car park, pavement or other public place.
If you have been injured in a public place, HW Solicitors can help you understand whether you may have a claim and what evidence may be needed.
Speak directly to a local solicitor
Your enquiry will be considered by a qualified solicitor, not a call centre or claims management company.
We are based at Lion Chambers in Huddersfield town centre and offer a free initial discussion before you decide whether to proceed.
What is a public liability claim?
A public liability claim is a personal injury claim arising from an accident in a place controlled by someone else, such as a shop, supermarket, car park, pavement, public building, restaurant, pub, leisure centre or other public area.
These claims often involve questions about whether the area was reasonably safe, whether there was a hazard, whether warning signs were used, and whether the accident could have been avoided.
What types of accident can we help with?
We can advise on claims involving slips, trips, falls, wet floors, defective flooring, uneven pavements, potholes, poor lighting, unsafe stairs, falling objects, hazards in shops or supermarkets, accidents in car parks, and injuries in public buildings or other public places.
We can discuss what happened, who may be responsible, what evidence may be available, and whether a claim may be possible.
What evidence may help?
Useful evidence can include photographs of the accident location, photographs of the hazard, witness details, CCTV, accident book entries, incident reports, medical records, details of the occupier or business responsible for the area, and details of any lost earnings or expenses.
You do not need to have everything before contacting us. We can explain what may be useful and what can be requested later.
What if the accident happened on a pavement or road?
Claims involving pavements, roads and public highways can raise different issues. It may be necessary to consider who was responsible for maintaining the area, when the defect was last inspected, and whether previous complaints or repairs had been recorded.
We can talk through what happened and advise what evidence may be needed.
Do I need to decide straight away?
No. A free initial discussion can help you understand your options before deciding whether to make a claim.
We will explain whether we may be able to help, what evidence may be needed, how the claim process works, and what the likely next steps would be.
Clear fees from the outset
If we can act for you under a no win, no fee agreement, our standard success fee is 25% inclusive of VAT.
We explain our fees clearly before you decide whether to proceed. We do not add hidden extras or require you to take out ATE insurance as part of our standard personal injury service.
Why choose HW Solicitors for a public liability claim?
Local Huddersfield solicitors
We are based at 35A Lion Chambers, John William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1ES.
Speak directly to a solicitor
Your enquiry will be considered by a qualified solicitor, not passed through a call centre.
Over 28 years’ experience
Your enquiry will be considered by a qualified solicitor with over 28 years’ experience dealing with personal injury claims.
Clear, practical advice
We explain your options clearly before you decide whether to make a claim.
Speak to HW Solicitors
If you have been injured in a public place and would like to understand your options, contact HW Solicitors for a free initial discussion.