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If you’ve suffered an accident that wasn’t your fault, a public liability claim could help you secure the compensation you deserve. As a firm of experienced solicitors, we understand how overwhelming it feels to deal with injuries, medical bills and lost income.
Our specialist team is here to guide you through every step of the claims process, ensuring your rights are protected, and your case is handled with care. Importantly, if you decide to work with us, you’ll receive expert legal advice and updates right up until your claim is settled.
Keep reading to discover how we can help you claim compensation and what to expect from the process. If you’d prefer to speak to someone directly, call 0161 6969 684 or use our Contact Us form to get expert advice from our friendly team today.
What Is A Public Liability Claim?
A public liability claim lets you seek compensation after suffering an injury caused by someone else’s negligence in a public place. If you’ve slipped on a wet floor at the Arndale Centre, tripped on an uneven pavement on Deansgate, or been hurt in a car park near Manchester Royal Infirmary, public liability law covers these incidents. Typically, you could claim against a business, local council, or organisation responsible for maintaining the area if they breached their duty of care, and you can prove liability.
If your public liability claim is accepted, you’ll receive a free initial consultation and one of our solicitors will:
Assess the circumstances of your public injury to confirm if you could claim.
Gather supporting evidence, such as CCTV footage, witness statements, and medical reports.
Handle communication with insurers and other parties on your behalf.
Calculate the compensation amount you could expect for both financial losses and your injuries.
To check if you have a valid claim following an accident in a public place, why not give us a call today?
What Types of Accidents Lead To Public Liability Claims?
You could be entitled to make a public liability claim if you’ve suffered an injury in places like parks, shopping centres, restaurants, or event venues due to negligence. Typical accidents include:
Slips, trips, and falls: Occurring on wet floors, uneven pavements, or poorly maintained public pathways.
Falling objects: Injuries from items falling off shelves, construction tools, or unsecured signage in public places.
Sports and leisure accidents: Harm sustained at leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools, or during public events due to inadequate safety measures.
Dog bites and animal-related injuries: Incidents caused by uncontrolled pets or animals in parks and public spaces.
Playground or park equipment injuries: Accidents resulting from faulty or poorly maintained playground apparatus.
Accidents at public gatherings: Injuries during festivals, markets, or concerts due to crowd mismanagement or unsafe conditions.
Food poisoning: Illness caused by consuming contaminated food or drink purchased from public outlets.
If you believe that you should be compensated after an accident in Manchester caused by somebody else, please contact us today.
Common Injuries Claimed For
Effectively, if liability in a public liabilty claim is accepted, you will be compensated for anything but the most minor injuries. For example, you could claim for any for the following:
Slips and trips
Falls from height
Being struck by falling objects
Cuts and lacerations
Burns and scalds
Electric shocks
Dog bites
Sports injuries
Chemical exposure injuries
Manual handling injuries
Crush injuries
Broken bones
Even if you don’t see your injury here, please give us a call and we’ll review whether you have grounds to pursue compensation for your suffering.
Do I Meet The Eligibility Criteria For A Public Liability Claim?
If you can answer yes to the following 3 questions, you may be eligible for personal injury compensation:
Were you owed a duty of care by the defendant under laws like the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957?
Did the defendant breach that duty and, thus, cause your accident?
Can your injuries be linked to that breach of duty?
We know that you might have doubts about your right to claim. Therefore, we offer a free consultation so one of our specialists can provide an independent assessment of your eligibility to claim. Therefore, why not get in touch today?
How Our Solicitors Can Help With Manchester Public Liability Claims
Personal Injury Solicitors Manchester specialise in assisting people like you who’ve experienced injuries in public spaces such as the Trafford Centre, St Peter’s Square, or near Manchester Royal Infirmary. If you suffered harm due to a council’s or business’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation.
Our solicitors support you by:
Assessing your claim: You’ll get a free case evaluation to confirm if your public liability claim meets the requirements set out under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.
Gathering evidence: You’ll receive expert assistance collecting incident reports, CCTV footage, medical records from places like Wythenshawe Hospital, and witness statements, all aimed at building a strong claim.
Managing communication: Our solicitors handle all correspondence with insurance companies, local authorities, and those responsible, letting you focus on your recovery.
Negotiating settlements: You’ll benefit from negotiation by experienced professionals who aim for the best compensation to cover things like medical costs, lost income, or future care.
To find out more about how our solicitors can help, please don’t hesitate to call our advice line.
Evidence Required To Prove Your Case
If you make a public liability claim with us, one of our solicitors will help gather and present the following evidence where possible:
Accident reports: Statements from venue staff, such as those filed at Manchester Arndale, showing location, date, and details of the incident.
Medical records: NHS medical documents confirming your injury—like fractures or head injuries—linking hospital visits, such as those at Manchester Royal Infirmary, to the event.
Photographs: Images of the scene, hazards (like wet floors or uneven pavements), and visible injuries.
CCTV footage: Video evidence from cameras along main roads or inside public buildings, if available, supporting your account of what happened.
Witness statements: Contact details and statements from bystanders who saw the accident and can verify conditions at the time.
If you’d like to tell us about any evidence you’ve already collected to support your claim, please give us a call today.
Time Limits for Public Liability Compensation Claims
In accordance with the Limitation Act 1980, you’ll usually have 3 years to make a public liability claim from the date of your accident.
If a child has been injured, their time limit won’t start until their 18th birthday. However, parents and guardians can claim on the child’s behalf at any point before then to seek compensation when it is needed.
Also, if the injured party lacks mental capacity, there are no time limits for claiming, so a relative or representative can seek compensation at any point.
To check how long you have to make a Manchester public liability claim, why not call our team today?
What Compensation Covers
If you win a public liability claim, you’ll be entitled to claim two different heads of loss:
General Damages:
Compensate for non-monetary losses.
Cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Not tied to specific expenses or receipts.
Difficult to quantify—amounts are subjective and based on the severity of the injury.
Special Damages:
Reimburse actual financial losses with receipts or documentation.
Include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and future financial losses.
Precisely calculated based on tangible costs.
Easier to prove as they relate directly to out-of-pocket expenses.
If you work with a solicitor from our team, they’ll ensure that all aspects of your suffering are considered in an effort to ensure that you’re fairly compensated.
How No Win No Fee Public Liability Claims Work
No Win No Fee public liability claims offer a vital safety net for those injured in public spaces, removing the worry of upfront legal fees. The claims process usually starts with a confidential, no-obligation review of your case evidence, including accident reports and medical records.
Taking the No Win No Fee route brings several key advantages, such as:
No initial legal costs to start your claim
Payment only required if your claim is successful
Full legal support from specialist solicitors throughout the process
Greater access to justice for those unable to afford traditional legal fees
Peace of mind, knowing you won’t face a financial risk if your case is unsuccessful
If you decide to proceed, your solicitor will explain the No Win No Fee contract in detail before getting to work on your behalf.
Start A Public Liability Claim Today
If you’ve suffered an injury in a public place and believe someone else was at fault you’re not alone. Taking the first step can feel daunting but with the right support you can secure the compensation you deserve.
If you’d like to start a public liability claim, please call 0161 6969 684 or use our Contact Us to let us know about your case.
Don’t let uncertainty hold you back from protecting your rights. Reach out for a free assessment and get expert advice tailored to your situation. Your recovery and peace of mind matter—make sure you have the right team on your side as you start your public liability claim today.
