What is public liability?

What is Public Liability? is a question asked by those who may have suffered injury and are pursuing a claim. The term relates to who, business or organisation, is ultimately responsible for the cause of the accident.

It is a point of discussion that will be important in the claims process as liability is decided upon and decisions made based on this judgment.

What is Public Liability?

Public Liability relates to accidents that take place in a public place or on business premises. Most businesses or organisations will have Public Liability insurance in place to cater for these scenarios as, depending on the circumstances and the impact of the accident, compensation can be given to the affected person to help with recovery and a life potentially adjusted permanently by the injuries sustained.

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What types of accidents can occur?

Public Liability claims focus on accidents that take place in a public space or on business premises. The organisation ultimately responsible for the scene of the accident should be held accountable if the accident was caused because of negligence on their part, and a failure to maintain a duty of care.

Examples of accidents that can lead to a non-fault Public Liability claim include:

• Slips, trips or falls in premises owned or occupied by a business
• Accidents in areas owned or managed by local councils
• Falling on untreated surfaces during potentially hazardous conditions
• Injury from objects falling from a height

This is not an exhaustive list so it is best to contact the team at Winns, who specialise in Public Liability claims.

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How can Winns help?

Winn Solicitors has a team of dedicated legal professionals with extensive experience in the field of non-fault claims.

With a long track record of successful outcomes, the team at Winns will support you every step of the way by arranging fast, effective, and relevant medical treatment, driving the legal processes and getting you the compensation you deserve, all while keeping your best interests at the heart of what we do.

Working on a no win no fee basis, you won’t pay a penny for our services if your claim is unsuccessful. We only receive a set percentage, agreed by you at the outset, if the claim is successful and you won’t need to consider escalating legal costs if the claim takes longer than expected and proves more complex.

Instead, you have the reassurance that Winns is by your side from start to finish.

This was my first time dealing with a claim, George Edwards explained everything clearly to me from start to finish; absolutely first-class service.

Reece

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