Reporting an Accident in a public place

If you've been injured in a public place, such as tripping on a pavement, in a supermarket or another public building, you should report your accident.

If you think you might be able to claim compensation reporting your accident will help your case. When claiming compensation your Solicitor needs to prove another person or company is responsible for your accident and needs to gather as much information as possible:

• Report your accident to the council, or manager of the shop or building that you have been injured in.
• When you report your accident you will usually be asked to fill in an accident form or an entry in the companies Accident Book.
• Note down the contact details of anyone who witnessed your accident or people who witnessed the hazard that caused your accident.
• If you can you could also take photos of the area where your accident happened and the hazard that caused the accident. Your photo should try to show the location of the accident and the hazard that caused your injury.
• Make sure you get medical advice about any injuries you've sustained.

Finally if you think you might be entitled to compensation for your accident you should contact a no win no fee solicitor. If you've been injured in an accident in a public place contact us to find out if you could get compensation and find out how to make your claim.