Public and Occupier’s Liability
Public and Occupier’s Liability is important if you have been injured as a result of an accident in a public place; such as a pub, restaurant, cinema, or on land or property owned by the council as you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
Visitors are protected by law under the Occupiers Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984. The owner or ‘occupier’ of a building or land has a legal duty to take reasonable care for the safety of the people visiting.
The owner or occupier of any property should do all that is necessary to ensure that the property is as safe as it can possibly be and should do all that they can to reduce any potential risks to members of the public.
Public and Occupier’s Liability Should Ensure Safety Procedures Are in Place
The occupier of any property should take care to ensure that all dangers are identified with correct warning signs put in place and regular checks carried out. There should be written records to show that the correct safety procedures are in place and that they are being actively followed on a day-to-day basis.
If you have suffered personal injury while on another’s premises as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault then you may be entitled to compensation.
Experience in Complex Public and Occupier’s Liability Cases
At Duncan Gibbins we have specialist solicitors that have experience in gaining compensation in public and occupier’s liability cases.
We will conduct a full investigation into the accident circumstances if liability for the accident is disputed. We will also be able to advise on a claim for any out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of the accident. This may include loss of earnings, medical expenses and costs of any care.
Call a member of our friendly team today to discuss your potential public and occupier’s liability claim for compensation in further detail.