We all love going out. This can be for many reasons – it may be because we want to socialise with friends, have a dance or just relax in the pub after work on a Friday evening. Whatever the reason and whatever the venue for your night out, whether it be in a pub, club, bar or restaurant, the last thought in our mind is that we may have an accident that was not our fault.
If you have had an accident on a night out and it was not your fault then you may have a claim. Any of the potential venues for a night out listed above have a duty to care for their customer as far as is reasonably possible. They must also comply with strict health and safety regulations.
You may feel that you cannot bring your claim for personal injury as you had consumed alcohol. This is a query which many of our clients raise; it is simply a case of “you don’t know if you don’t try.” Many law firms like The Injury Lawyers give free claim assessments, so whether we take your claim or not, it is completely free of charge to you to find out. On a good No Win No Fee, you are never charged for the claim either, so there is nothing financially to lose by trying.
There are many potential hazards in night out venues. There may be a spillage which someone slips on, broken glass on the floor which could lacerate a person’s foot or exacerbate a fall injury, or an injury may occur or be exacerbated by the fact that the venue is over capacity; i.e. overcrowded beyond the levels they are allowed.
If you have an accident in a venue as mentioned above, it is important to report the incident to a member of staff who may need to fill out an accident report. Seek medical attention for your injuries either, that night in an A and E department, or in the following days at your GP’s surgery. Check for any witnesses to the accident and, if present, obtain their contact details as they may be able to assist with a later personal injury claim. Seek advice from a specialist personal injury lawyer, sooner rather than later, when the events are fresh in your mind. Seek out a lawyer directly as there are many referral agents out there who will refer your claim to a firm of their choice which may not give you the best levels of service.
