If you've been hurt in an accident and it wasn't your fault, there is someone who can probably help you claim, why not find out?
How to Claim for Public Liability Unexpected things happen. Just when you thought that everything was normal, an ordinary trip to the supermarket could end up in injuries and the next thing you know is that you’re in a hospital bed. Public Liability deals with civil wrongs wherein an injured person files a claim against the owner or occupier of a building or property. Public Liability claims compensate for the personal injuries sustained by the victim. Accidents can happen anywhere whether on the road, in school, at the park, in a restaurant, or at the shop. An individual who had an accident in a public area and suffered injuries through the mistakes of other people can make a claim. An owner or occupier of a property owes a duty of care to all the people who enter his premises. It is the responsibility of the owner or occupier to ensure that the premises are safe. Failure to comply with the safety regulations of the UK is grounds for negligence. Compensation for Public Liability depends on many factors like the severity of the injury, duration of pain and the period of recovery. Common types of a Public Liability claim include: • Slips, trips and falls • Falling from height • Stress and anxiety due to a dangerous occurrences • Injuries due to dangerous pavements or footpaths • Injuries caused by a sharp object • Injuries due to the obstructions along the highway In order to make a claim, the injured party must prove that someone else is responsible for the injuries he sustained. A shop owner, an occupier or even local council can be liable for any accident that may happen within his premises. The injured party should provide important evidence for his claim. Report the accident to a local authority and obtain a record of the report. Compensation for the claim will be based on the medical records. This is the reason why it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately after the accident. Ask for a statement from the doctor indicating the details of the injury. Keep all receipts after the accident. Get the names, contact numbers and addresses of the eyewitnesses. Ask for written testimony from the witnesses. Make sure that the accident is recorded in the accident book, which is required by law. Take a photograph of the accident scene. These are pieces of evidence that can make a stronger claim. Claims for personal injury, like an accident in a public area, require legal advice to make a successful claim. Consult an accident claim lawyer to bring a claim.