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Public Place Accident Claim Experts
Public Accident Claims
Do you require a solicitor to help you claim for an accident in a public place? If so, speak with PSR Solicitors today. We can help you.
When going about your day, whether out shopping, walking to work or visiting the park, you should be able to do these things without the risk of injury but sadly, this is not always the case.
If you have been injured in a public place, whether you have tripped over on a pavement or maybe fallen down some dangerous steps, you could be entitled to compensation. The injury itself will be causing you pain and suffering but it can also place limitations on your lifestyle. In addition, your injury may restrict you from being able to work, adding financial difficulties to your situation.
Even if it’s not immediately clear who was responsible for your injuries, it’s still worth contacting PSR Solicitors - our team of friendly and approachable personal injury solicitors will use their years of experience to investigate your case to establish responsibility and assess the merits of your claim.
Our specialist Accident in a Public Place Claim Solicitors can help you with everything, from claiming for your personal injury and your losses, such as loss of earnings and travel expenses to arranging private medical treatment and rehabilitation to assist in your recovery and get your life back on track.
Pursuing compensation for your accident is not something you have to do on your own, you need specialist advice.
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Accidents in public places can happen in all manner of locations, including public parks, the street, shops, restaurants, and any other place that permits access to the public, whether on a paid or unpaid basis.
There is a common misconception that the only spaces considered to be ‘public’ are those owned by the local council; this is not the case, privately owned businesses, venues, and lands that allow public access are also governed by the same rules.
Some examples of public spaces include but are not limited to:
The location of your accident will determine who is liable for your injuries.
The local authority, which is usually the local council, has a duty of care to ensure that its public spaces, pavements, walkways, and steps are adequately maintained and are kept in a safe state of repair. Failure to make the necessary repairs within the pre-determined timescales means that they could be held liable for any resultant injuries.
Similarly, businesses have a duty of care to ensure that you are safe whenever you enter their premises or use their facilities, so again, any failure to fulfil this duty of care could mean that they could be held liable for any injuries sustained on their premises, assuming negligence can be proven.
If you are looking to claim compensation for a personal injury after an accident in public, such as on a pavement, in a park or playground and you want free advice from a fully qualified solicitor then please contact us now.
Using one of our specialist solicitors ensures that you have a better chance of winning your claim and receiving all of the compensation and help that you are entitled to all on a No Win No Fee basis.
This means that you won't have any legal costs to pay if your claim is unsuccessful so No Win No Fee = No Risk To You.
Accidents in public places can occur in all manner of circumstances and can cause a multitude of different types of injury, from spinal injuries and soft tissue damage to broken bones and serious head injuries.
PSR Solicitors’ team of expert personal injury lawyers have years of experience of helping people claim for injuries sustained in public places, some of the most common include:
PSR Solicitors have a long track record of successfully securing compensation on behalf of clients who have sustained an injury in an accident in a public place. We understand the arguments that insurers will use to try and negate their liability and have the experience to challenge those arguments. As well as handling all aspects of your accident in a public place claim, we will also help you access the medical expertise and rehabilitative care you need to make the quickest and best possible recovery.
To find out more about how PSR Solicitors can help you secure the maximum levels of compensation, contact us today.
The majority of accidents in public places occur because the local authority, business, or property owner responsible for the premises failed in their duty to make the area safe for members of the general public.
Private businesses and public bodies have a legal duty to ensure that they have taken reasonable steps to ensure the safety of anyone permitted to access their premises or land. Any accident, causing injury, that occurs as a result of their failure to meet this obligation entitles the victim to make a compensation claim against those responsible.
The local highway authority, which in most cases is the council, is responsible for inspecting and maintaining all public highways within their designated area. While it is not reasonable to expect the council to be able to rectify every issue immediately, there are certain pre-determined timescales for repairing reported issues and failure to meet these targets means that they may be held liable for any related injuries.
Your claim would be against the relevant local authority if your injury were caused by:
It is not just local authorities that have a responsibility for ensuring the safety of their spaces and premises, businesses also have to take appropriate steps to ensure their premises are safe for visitors. These steps include mopping wet floors as soon as possible, marking hazards with appropriate signage and keeping shopping aisles free from obstructions, amongst others.
Often referred to as occupiers’ liability claims, we could help you claim the compensation you deserve if your accident occurred:
For a free evaluation of your accident in a public place compensation claim, call PSR Solicitors today or send your details through the enquiry form and we’ll call you back.
If you are looking to claim compensation for an accident in a public place and you want free advice from a fully qualified solicitor then please contact us now. Using one of our specialist personal injury claim solicitors ensures that you have a better chance of winning your claim and receiving all of the compensation and help that you are entitled to.
We deal with all personal injury claims on a No Win No Fee Claim basis, meaning that if your accident in public place claim proves to be unsuccessful, there will be no legal fees to concern yourself with, so No Win No Fee = No Risk To You.
Our credentials speak for themselves. We are proud to be accredited by the Law Society for our expertise in handling all types of personal injury claims and have been recognised by the Law Society for our exceptional client service, being awarded the Lexcel Practise Management Standard.
With offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham, Wallasey, and Chester, PSR is a leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Wales and Personal Injury Lawyers in Cheshire.
We regularly act for clients on cases involving injuries in a public place across North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Liverpool. As recognised expert Personal Injury Solicitors, we can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England & Northern Ireland.
The team at PSR solicitors is best placed to help you with your Public Liability Accident Compensation Claim so for confidential, professional legal advice don’t hesitate to contact us today.
If you have been involved in an accident or been injured in any way in the past three years, through no fault of your own, contact us today and speak to one of our team so that we can help you get your life back on track.
Richard Layfield LLB
Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury
I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and am head of Personal Injury throughout the firm as well as having full responsibility for managing the Rhyl office.
I completed both my Law LLB and LPC degrees at Cardiff University, graduating in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Thereafter, I completed my 2-year training contract at a firm based in Cardiff, then I was retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales.
As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims.
Outside of work I'm a keen rugby fan, who enjoys running and travel.
Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office
Paul Rossiter
Paul Rossiter LLB Law
Managing Director
I qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and worked as a Personal Injury Specialist throughout my legal career, dealing with high value serious injury cases obtaining both compensation and rehabilitation for my clients. I was a member of APIL (Association Of Personal injury Lawyers) and recognised by the Law Society as being a Senior Personal Injury Solicitor.
After working in various law firms, both small high street firms and a larger practice in Manchester, I saw a gap in the market for a high quality practice that had the same core high street values of being personable and approachable and combining them with the efficiency and professionalism of a larger practice. PSR Solicitors was therefore established in 2009 and since then PSR Solicitors has provided high quality legal services to local clients throughout North Wales and Cheshire.
I live in Chester with my young family and 2 dogs and enjoy regular holidays along the coast of North Wales and Ibiza.
I have recently been asked to join the board of trustees at Platform For Life, a mental health counselling charity in Chester. Good mental health is the foundation of a more fulfilled, happy and healthy life, yet many families struggle to access the help and support they need to achieve it. Platform for Life offers free local counselling and play therapy for families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.
Richard Layfield
USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office
Mark House
Mark House LLB
Solicitor - Head of Litigation
USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Wrexham Office, Colwyn Bay Office, Wallasey Office
I completed my law degree and legal practice course at Nottingham Law School, before qualifying as a solicitor in 2004. I then worked at a specialist personal injury firm in the East Midlands and a leading regional firm, before joining PSR in 2017.
With PSR I've continued to specialise in acting for Personal Injury claimants and have developed a keen understanding of the procedures and tactics involved in pursuing a claim, as well as the difficulties and concerns faced by people who have suffered as the result of an accident.
Since 2014 I've been proud to help hundreds of people. I've represented the public in all manner of injury claims, including serious orthopaedic injuries, brain damage, and psychological trauma. I was instructed to deal with claims for clients in the aftermath of the Potters Bar rail crash and the Penhallow hotel fire.
In addition, I represent clients in relation to all manner of disputes. I have dealt with professional negligence claims, such as those against solicitors and builders. I have helped clients recover money which is due to them and to dispute invoices which have been sent to them. I have helped business defend claims against them. I have tackled neighbour and boundary disputes.
I live locally to the Colwyn Bay office, and outside of work, I enjoy taking advantage of the coastal and mountain outdoor activities which are available on the doorstep. I'm also heavily involved with an outdoor pursuits charity, which I find an enjoyable and rewarding way of using my free time.
Jasmine Simpson
Jasmine Simpson LLB (Hons)
Solicitor
USUAL LOCATIONS: Rhyl Office, Colwyn Bay Office
I joined PSR Solicitors in May 2022 as part of their first cohort of Trainee Solicitors. After being admitted as a Solicitor in August 2023, I joined the firm's Litigation Department.
I completed my Law degree at The University of Liverpool in 2018, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law, Chester.
Outside of work I enjoy making the most of living in North Wales and often spend my weekends on the Llyn Peninsula. I also enjoy going to the gym, skiing holidays and travelling to warmer destinations.
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