Accidents on Public Footpaths

Accidents are encountered in a variety of situations, one common type of accident is Accidents on Public footpaths. You may sustain slight or serious injuries due to uneven pavements or footpaths. You may slip or fall due to a loose slab. When you are a victim of such accidents in a public place, you are entitled by law to make a compensation claim. However, in order to make a successful no win no fee claim for accidents in public places, you are required to prove the negligence of another person or party. For this reason experienced personal injury Solicitors should be consulted.

When you face an accident in a public place, you should note down the exact location of the accident. Public places including public buildings and footpaths should be kept clean and free of obstructions and hazards. If there is an unsafe area for public passage then the local authority should put up signs and symbols to notify members of the public. If the local authority fails in their duty and if accidents on public footpaths occur as a result, the local authority is responsible for such accidents. So, you could make a compensation claim against the local authority for your injuries in such circumstances.

In order to strengthen your compensation claims you should take photographs of your injuries and the uneven area of the footpath where you faced the accident. Moreover, you should note down the road name. If there were any witnesses who saw your accident, you should take down their names and their contact numbers if you can.

Excalibur Solicitors have in-depth knowledge in dealing with compensation claims. We will guide you through the entire claims process and help you to get maximum compensation. Your compensation claim will involve the medical costs that you have incurred in dealing with your injuries. If you have lost income as a result of pedestrian accidents then you could also include this in your claim. We work on a No Win No fee basis whereby we do not demand any fee if you fail to win your claim.