Personal Injury Claims against Property Owners or Occupiers

All property owners and those who occupy property have a duty at law to make sure that visitors are not exposed to risk.

This rule of law applies to shops, houses as well as public spaces such as parks and gardens.

Local authorities have an obligation to make sure that all roads and pavements are maintained and safe.

If any property owner or occupier or those who have the responsibility to look after public spaces, roads etc, fail then they can be held responsible at law in relation to personal injury claims made against them for damages.

Just to give some examples of claims that we have dealt with in the last few years:

Local authorities failing to ensure that pavements are maintained and inspected and consequent broken and dangerous paving slabs have caused trips.

Property owners and occupiers failing to ensure that entrances and walkways were safe to walk on.

Property owners and occupiers failing to ensure that obstructions weren't clearly sign-posted so that unnecessary accidents occurred.

Property owners and occupiers failing to ensure that buildings were maintained so causing injury due to the state of the premises.

Property owners and occupiers failing to ensure there is no risk of injury from falling materials.

Shop and restaurant owners failing to make regular checks in public areas and so leaving spillages uncleared causing personal injury to their customers.

If you have had an accident and feel that the owner of the property is at fault for your injury call us for advice on 01566 772375.

At Parnalls, our team of specialist expert personal injury lawyers will assess your situation and advise you.