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Injuries sustained in Public Spaces

If you have been injured in a public place, you may have grounds for a public liability claim, e.g. if injured in a restaurant or shopping centre due to a slippery floor or collapse of a ceiling.
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The following four elements need to be proven in order for a claim to be successful:

  • The owner or occupier of the space has a duty to guard against any foreseeable problems, to take reasonable precautions, and to warn customers of potential danger.
  • The owner or occupier failed to meet his or her duty to foresee, protect or warn.
  • An injury was sustained as a result of negligent behaviour by the owner.
  • The individual suffered damages, such as physical or emotional injury, with subsequent financial implications.

Examples of injuries sustained in public places:

  • Slips, trips and falls in supermarkets, shopping centres, bars or cinemas
  • Dangerous footpaths, pavements, potholes or tree roots
  • Steps or staircases in disrepair
  • Sharp objects
  • Objects falling from a height
  • Collapse of walkways, terraces or roofs

What is a public liability claim?

A public liability claim is one that is made for injuries sustained as a result of an accident that occurs on property that is open or accessible to the public, such as shopping centres, bars, restaurants and cinemas, or where you have consent to enter someone’s property.

The owners or occupiers of these public spaces have a duty to ensure that the property is well maintained in order to prevent accidents. Although business owners cannot be expected to prevent every accident, they are expected to exercise the same amount of care as a reasonable, cautious person would in maintaining and/or safeguarding their property.

If your injury was caused intentionally by or as a result of the negligence of the business owner or occupier, it is advisable to contact us as soon as possible so that we can assist you in determining whether your claim could be successful.

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