Can I claim compensation if I have an accident at work or as a visitor to a public or private premises?
Accidents can occur whether you are an employee or a visitor. If you sustain an injury as an employee or a visitor following a slip, trip or fall, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim and recover compensation for your injuries. To be successful in a personal injury claim you will need to prove that the accident could have been avoided, and the injuries suffered were caused by or significantly contributed to by your employer (or fellow employee) or the owner /occupier of the land.
Visitors
When visiting theme parks, fairground attractions, piers or swimming pools you do so with one aim, to have fun. What you are not prepared for is sustaining an injury as a result of an accident that is not your fault. Unfortunately, though, accidents sometimes do happen.
If you are a visitor, the law states that you are owed a duty of care to ensure the reasonable safety of members of the public who are using that space for its intended purpose. In pursuing a personal injury claim we would be looking for regular risk assessments, maintenance logs and proper systems of inspections. If those in control of the public space fail to meet this duty of care, which resulted in you sustaining injuries through an accident that was not your fault, you may be able to make a claim.
A child has 3 years from their 18th birthday to bring a claim. If your child suffers an injury whilst at a theme park, fairground attraction, pier or swimming pool, you will be able to make a claim on their behalf.
Sometimes accidents can be so serious they result in the death of a loved one. Whilst dealing with the grief of losing a loved one, there are also other financial burdens that may result from a fatal accident. If you satisfy certain legal requirements, you may be able to make a claim on behalf of your loved one. It may be that the loss of a loved one has left those financially dependant on them in difficulties. We would be able to advise you on potential claims which could include, damages but also funeral expenses, bereavement awards, loss of benefits, long term impact on family and many more.
Employees
Even as an employee, if you suffered an injury whilst working, because of an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim if you can prove that your employer (or fellow employee) was at fault or partially at fault.
An employer has a duty to provide you with the correct training and equipment for you to carry out your job. They should also ensure that all risk assessments are up to date and ensure that any defects, potential hazards or risks identified are not ignored and dealt with. An employer are also responsible if fellow employees are at fault for the accident.
Whilst we understand that many people are reluctant to make a claim against their employer, if you have suffered an injury that was the fault of your employer, the law recognises that you should be compensated. By law your employer must have relevant insurance in place to compensate you if the accident is the fault of your employer or fellow employee.
PHH Solicitors can act on behalf of our clients throughout Lancashire and across the UK. We provide high-quality legal representation to those who have been injured, physically or psychologically, because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or another party.
Our team of Lancashire based Solicitors have helped thousands of injured people claim the compensation they deserve for accidents that were not their fault.
If we accept your claim, we will handle your claim on a “No-Win No-Fee” basis which means there are no upfront fees or hidden legal bills for you to pay.
Contact the team on 01253 778231 or visit our contact us online