If you have been injured in a public place, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation, if the accident was the fault of whoever is responsible for the area where the accident occurred. 

The responsible person/body is usually the owner or tenant of the public place. They have a responsibility in law to ensure that they have taken all reasonable steps to make the premises safe for visitors.

Examples of public places where accidents may occur are:

• Supermarkets;
• Shops;
• Car-parks;
• Shopping Centres;
• Hospitals;
• Offices;
• Theatres;
• Cinemas;
• Restaurants and Pubs.

If you have had an accident in a public place please ensure that the following steps are taken:

• Report your accident to the owner or their employee;
• Ensure an accident report is completed;
• Write your own version of events and keep it in a safe place;
• Take detailed photographs of the accident scene;
• Obtain contact details of any witnesses;
• Find out if there is CCTV of your accident.

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