Accidents in Public Places in Bolton
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place and weren’t to blame, we can help you claim compensation on a no win, no fee* basis. We are personal injury experts & can make the process of claiming for compensation simple for you. All it takes is one phone call to enquire about what could potentially be a large compensation claim. Call today on 01204 802 050^.
Will I be Entitled to Compensation for an Accident in a Public Place?
You will be entitled to compensation if you have had an accident in a public place that was not your fault. Public places are all places that are open to people in Bolton. This includes shops, gyms, hotels, and everything in between. No matter who owns the place, when they open it up to the public they are undertaking to maintain it to such a standard that it will not cause injury to those they have welcomed into it.
One of the most obvious public places is one of the easiest to overlook. We may think of streets as being ownerless, but in reality they are owned by the local authority. This means no matter where you are (provided you are not the owner and occupier of the property), if you have an accident you may be entitled to compensation.
You will be entitled to compensation if you can show the person you are alleging is responsible for your injury was negligent. This means they have not acted as a reasonable person would have done had they been in the situation the responsible person was in.
Ascertaining what the reasonable person would have been deemed to have done is not always easy. Speculating as to what you yourself would have done is not appropriate. We will be able to look at the situation objectively. After all, if the person you believe to be responsible can show they acted as any reasonable person would have done in the circumstances, they will not have been negligent, and you won’t be entitled to compensation.
What should I do if I think I have a claim for compensation?
Contact our team in Bolton and will be able to guidance you about what to do in your specific circumstances. It is important to gather evidence to support your claim. Exactly what evidence is necessary will depend on the accident you have. That is why expert guidance is so critical. Even if you have a strong case, you cannot be successful in court if you cannot substantiate the facts you are alleging.
For all claims, photographs of what you are alleging caused your accident will be beneficial. This can range from a loose paving stone to a wet floor. If there were witnesses, it is indispensable to gather their contact details so they can be reached. Identifying the person you believe to be responsible for the place you had the accident at the time of the accident is also suggested. Once they are aware that the accident occurred, they will be able to investigate it. After completing their investigations, they may discover that they were clearly liable for your injury.
In such cases, they may want to settle your claim for compensation to avoid the bad publicity and the expense associated with going to court. If they do wish to settle your compensation claim, you should still contact a solicitor. Our personal injury team will be able to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. They will guide you whether it is in your best interests to accept the settlement you have been offered or to continue to court.
What compensation am I entitled to claim?
It is important to be realistic about the compensation you are entitled to. You may well be angry and want to see the responsible person punished for their negligence, but that is not how compensation operates. Having a member of our team guide you as to what you are entitled to claim can make all the difference to your case. You want to be seen to be claiming compensation for an accident in a public place to help you with your injury, not being greedy and using the compensation to better your financial situation.
You are entitled to compensation to put you into the position you would have been in had the accident not occurred. The severity of your injuries will dictate what you will be able to claim. If the injury is relatively minor, you will be able to claim lost earnings and possibly expenses incurred by travelling to medical appointments. If the injury was severe and has changed your life forever, the level of compensation will reflect this. You may have lost the ability to work, which will result in a large payment for loss of earnings. You may require assistance at home, so will be entitled to claim compensation for the cost of that.
Compensation for pain and suffering can also be claimed, and our solicitors ** will be able to guide you as to what a reasonable amount would be under this head of damage.
Accidents in Public Places Claims in Bolton
Contact Accident Claims Bolton today. One easy phone call will give you all the information you need. You have nothing to lose but if you don’t make the phone call you may lose out on compensation that can make living with your injury more bearable. Call us on 01204 802 050^ today.