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Personal Injury Claims Solicitors
When you are out playing with your children in the park or shopping, the last thing you expect is to suffer an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence. We are here to help you and your family if this happens.
We know that the experience of being injured while going about your daily life can have an incredible impact on your life. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may have suffered financial loss and ongoing expenses as well as pain and suffering. You may find it hard or impossible to take part in activities you once enjoyed, and you may feel reluctant or unable to go out in public again.
When you are out in public, businesses as well as local councils and other public bodies have a duty to keep you safe. If they fail to do so and you get injured as a result, you could be entitled to compensation.
Get expert help to make an accident in a public place claim
WSP Solicitors’ expert Personal Injury Claims team are highly experienced in pursuing accidents in public places claims for a wide range of clients. We can help you find out if you may be owed compensation, then take decisive action to get you the money you are owed.
Your claim will be run by one of our qualified personal injury lawyers, Demelza Pallant, Lisa Walton or John Davies. They each have over 10 years’ experience in the industry, so you are guaranteed to get someone working for you who is qualified and able to provide you with the very best legal advice.
We have a strong track record of success, regularly securing substantial accident in public place compensation for our clients. With accreditation from APIL – The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, you can be assured we have the expertise to handle your claim effectively.
Take advantage of our no win no fee accident in public place claim funding
We offer no win, no fee funding for accident in public places claims, so there is no upfront cost or financial risk to you when pursuing a claim with WSP Solicitors.
Alternative funding options, such as legal expenses insurance may also be available depending on your situation.
Find out more about funding your personal injury claim.
Have a free initial consultation with our accident in public places solicitors
We know that the thought of taking legal action can be intimidating and confusing, especially when dealing with the consequences of an injury. That’s why we offer a free initial consultation with our team, so you can ask any questions you have and find out if you may be able to claim before deciding whether to take action.
Request a free initial consultation with our accident in public place lawyers using our simple enquiry form.
Looking for a quick answer to a question about accidents in public places?
Take a look at our personal injury claims FAQs or feel free to ask us what you want to know and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Confused by any terminology you’ve heard? Check out our guide to personal injury claims jargon for clear explanations of all the key terms.
To book your free initial consultation with our accident in public place claims team, please contact your local WSP Solicitors office in Gloucester, Stroud or Dursley, or use our simple enquiry form and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Our expert accident in public places lawyers can advise on all types of public injury claims, including:
To find out more about our specific expertise in the type of claim you need assistance with, please get in touch.
During our initial consultation with you, we will talk through your situation and how the accident happened and will provide advice about whether you may be owed compensation.
We understand that reliving the accident may be traumatic for you, so we aim to provide a warm, comfortable and safe environment for you where we hope you feel able to talk openly.
In general, we need to show that:
If we agree to take on your case, we will start gathering evidence on your behalf. This evidence could include:
Our accident in public place solicitors will ensure that all the necessary evidence is brought together to build the strongest possible compensation claim.
You will, of course, be keen to know how much compensation (also called ‘damages’) you could receive for the public place injury.
What you can claim will depend on factors such as how bad your injuries are and the impact (both financial and non-financial) on your life. Damages fall into two main categories:
General damages – For non-financial losses, such as pain and suffering, losing the ability to carry out normal activities (known as ‘loss of amenity’) and reduced quality of life.
Special damages – For specific financial losses, such as medical fees, rehabilitation costs, care fees, lost income and reduced future earning capacity.
For more information on what you can claim for an injury in a public place, please take a look at our personal injury claims FAQs.
We are able to settle the vast majority of injury in a public place compensation claims out of court. This means we can get our clients the compensation they deserve as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
The legal fees for settling out of court are usually much lower, allowing our clients to avoid the stress of full court proceedings while still getting the maximum compensation available.
Sometimes, it is just not possible to settle out of court. If this is the case for you, we will provide clear, practical advice about making an accident in a public place court claim.
We will provide a high level of support throughout the process with a full understanding of how challenging court proceedings can be. We will always aim to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible for you.
In most cases, you must start your accident in public place claim within three years of the date of the injury. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
For a more in-depth explanation of personal injury claim time limits and the various exceptions, please take a look at our personal injury claims FAQs.
Yes, you can. So long as someone else was partly to blame for your injuries, you can claim compensation. When you are partly to blame, it is called ‘contributory negligence’.
It is also up to the negligent party to prove that you were partly to blame, so you do not need to be put off making a claim if you feel anxious about your role in the situation.
For example, if the negligent party claims that you were under the influence of alcohol when you had an accident in a public place, they would be required to prove it ‘on the balance of probabilities’ – i.e. there is 51% certainty that you were, in fact, drunk when the accident took place.
If the other party can prove contributory negligence, the compensation you receive will be adjusted depending on how responsible you were. For example, if you were 25% at fault, then you can claim 75% of the compensation you would have been able to claim if the other party was 100% at fault.
For a more in-depth explanation of claiming compensation where you were partially at fault, please take a look at our personal injury claims FAQs.
No two accidents are the same, so how long your claim will take will depend on the individual circumstances of your case.
Typically, claiming compensation for an accident in a public place will take a few months to a few years. Factors which affect how long your claim takes could include:
If you need compensation immediately to cover things like medical expenses or your day-to-day cost, we may be able to secure interim payments while your claim is ongoing if the other party is prepared to accept liability.
If you have an accident in a public place, it is a good idea to document as much as possible. Of course, seeking medical attention is the first most important step, but you could also:
Receiving compensation may affect your right to means-tested benefits due to the change in your financial circumstances. However, you can usually avoid this by setting up a Personal Injury Trust which ringfences your compensation and stops it from being taken into account during means testing.
Setting up a Personal Injury Trust is something our expert trust lawyers can assist with.
Take a look at our personal injury claims FAQs or feel free to ask us what you want to know and we’ll get back to you promptly.
To book your free initial consultation with our accident in public place claims team, please contact your local WSP Solicitors office in Gloucester, Stroud or Dursley, or use our simple enquiry form and we’ll get back to you promptly.
I have nothing but praise for all of the people I have dealt with over the years. Nothing has been too much trouble and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.P. Browne
A very thorough and professional company. Always found staff to be very approachable, helpful and very clear in their explanations of all options available to me. Would strongly recommend WSP.D. Maton
WSP is the one-stop superstore for all your legal requirements. It is staffed with friendly, professional and expert people who are a pleasure to deal with. As a long term user of the company I always recommend WSP to all of my friends based on my own happy experience.D. Wilkins
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