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Personal injury in public places

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Different laws cover accidents in public places, as contrasted with accidents at work. Clear Answers lawyers can give you specialist accident claim advice if you are injured in a public situation with access to advice from the most experienced personal injury law firm in the country.

Accidents in public places

If you are unlucky enough to suffer an accident in a public place, you may be able to bring a claim for damages, often known as a compensation claim.

For example, if your accident was the result of a slip, trip or fall on the public highway, you may be able to bring a claim against the local highway authority. Alternatively, you may have had an injury as a result of a fall, slip or trip in a public building.

In all these cases, and many like them, a claim may be possible.

Different laws apply to the different situations above and below and we can advise you how best to apply the law for your accident compensation claim and show you how our specialist personal injury teams have won these case nationwide.

If an accident happens, wherever possible always keep a record and take photographs if relevant; take the names and home addresses of witnesses; keep evidence of doctors visited and treatments, and keep receipts for any injury related expenses.

It is always important to obtain prompt specialist claim advice. Strict time limits apply for making a personal injury compensation claim, so please seek expert legal advice as soon as you think you may have a valid claim for compensation.

This service is completely free. Win or lose you will not pay any money to make a claim. If you win you will receive 100% of the accident compensation awarded

Clear Answers lawyers are experts in all aspects of personal injury and in how to pursue claims for damages. They will be able to advise you whether a claim for damages is possible, give guidance and assistance on how the claim can be pursued and ensure all the correct evidence is obtained to secure the best result for you.

Please visit our section on information and advice for more details on making a personal injury compensation claim.

If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Clear Answers to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for yourself. Telephone us now on 0800 783 9019 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.