The Occupiers Liability Act places an important duty on those in control of a premises to take all reasonable steps to ensure visitors to their premises are not in any danger. Reasonable steps can be all sorts of things – like risk assessments to stamp out tripping hazards, and making sure there is no way something could fall and injure somebody.
Advertising signs and hoardings, widely used in today’s heavily commercialised society, can actually pose quite a danger if health and safety isn’t considered. We have seen circumstances in the past where:
- A sign isn’t secure and has fallen to the ground, causing a trip hazard.
- A sign has fallen and hit someone as it wasn’t properly secured.
- There is a protrusion, perhaps from one of the feet of a standalone sign, causing a tripping hazard.
- A sign in an outdoor area is blown over and hits someone or causes a trip hazard.
If any of the above happens, you may have a right to bring a slip or tripping claim for personal injury compensation against whoever is responsible for the premises. Whether it’s a supermarket, a shop, or a restaurant, they all have to adhere to the law and prevent anyone from being injured. They should all have a policy of public liability insurance to cover them when you need to make a claim.
What can I claim for?
Normally a claim forms in to two parts – General Damages and Special Damages.
General Damages covers you just for the injury; whether it’s just some bruising or a break, you can claim for the extent and the length of any suffering caused. Special Damages covers you for losses and expenses like lost earnings or medical expenses. You’re entitled to be put back in a financial position you were as if the accident would never have happened. So any losses can be recovered.
Will I get 100% of my claim?
With us, yes! Most other lawyers will take up to 25% from your payout because of recent legal fee reforms but for a case like this we can still give you 100% of your compensation claim. It’s a full No Win, No Fee service as well so if the claim doesn’t win, we can write off our fees.
