Accidents in Public Places

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No-win, no-fee public liability solicitors

No-win, no-fee. Accidents in public places claims are stress-free with Beecham Peacock. We can help you build your case without fear of further financial strain.

We can help you earn thousands in compensation, including compensation to cover ongoing care and predicted loss of income.

Public accident claims

No matter the nature of your public liability claim, our skilled personal injury solicitors can help you get what you’re owed following an accident in public.

If you’ve suffered from one of these common public accidents, we can help.

Slips, trips and falls

If you’ve slipped, tripped or fallen in a public place due to factors that were not your fault, we can help you get compensation.

Potholes and paths

Injuries due to potholes or unkept public paths are not your fault. You may be able to claim compensation.

What defines an accident in public?

An accident in public refers to any incident where a person suffers from injury or harm due to unsafe conditions in a public space – often due to a failure to maintain the space properly.

Common accidents in public place claims are due to:

• Slips, trips, and falls on poorly maintained pavements – including pavement designs inappropriate for the disabled.
• Injuries in public parks or playgrounds, caused by faulty play equipment or poor maintenance.
• Accidents in shopping centres, including falling objects or poorly maintained escalators/lifts.
• Public transport accidents, such as falls on buses or trains due to sudden stops or slippery floors.
• Injuries caused by defective street furniture, such as broken seating.
• Falls due to potholes or badly maintained roads and pavements.

How to make a public liability claim

If you’re making a public liability claim in Newcastle or the North East, Beecham Peacock can help.

To make a claim, simply contact one of our friendly public liability solicitors, and we can begin to build your case to maximise your potential compensation.

You have three years from the point of injury (or complication from the incident) to make your claim – unless the affected is under 18 years old – in which case, you have three years from your 18th birthday.

That means you should not delay – contact us as soon as you can. The more evidence you have, the stronger your case will be.

Relevant evidence may include:

• Medical records – Including notes from doctors, X-rays of incurred injury and more.
• Witness statements – Relevant testimony that supports your public accident claim.
• Photographic evidence – Photos and documentation proving the poor maintenance of the public space.
• CCTV footage – recordings showing the incident taking place, if available.

Accidents in public places claims FAQs

Can I make a claim against somebody if they have public liability insurance?

Yes, public liability insurance just means that the insurer will pay out the claim – not the individual or public body the claim is against.

How bad does my injury have to be to make a public liability claim?

The extent of the injury does not factor into your ability to make a public liability claim; it is the extent of the negligence. Our public liability solicitors can help advise on the likelihood of your claim being successful.

How long does it take to settle a public liability claim?

Uncontested public liability claims usually take between six and nine months to settle. However, complex claims can take much longer – sometimes between nine and 18 months. If the defendant denies responsibility and your claim has to be taken to court, the claim could take upwards of 18 months.

Receive public liability compensation today

Our Newcastle public accident claim experts are waiting to help you get the compensation you’re entitled to – whether you’re from Newcastle, the North East, or beyond.

Get in touch today and claim what you are owed.

Call: 0191 232 3048
Email: enquire@beechampeacock.co.uk
Visit: 2nd Floor South, New England House, 10 Ridley Place, Newcastle, NE1 8JW