Private property injury claims seek compensation when you are injured on a property owned by a private entity such as a commercial premises or a home. A property owner has a duty of care to all on their property; a breach of that duty of care may lead to an accident and a personal injury claim.
The owner of private property must keep their shop, land, house, or road safe for visitors who access the property. You may have a compensation claim if you are injured in an accident that was not your fault while on private property.
A private property injury claim is similar to a public place accident claim. Both property owners must maintain the property and ensure visitors do not come to harm.
You can suffer the same injury for the same reasons on both public and private property, and all property owners have a duty of care to you when you are on their property.
The Personal Injury Team No Win No Fee solicitors can handle your private property injury claim for the compensation you deserve.
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What is a private property injury claim?
A private property injury claim is the legal process you follow to get compensation for injury in an accident that was not your fault.
You may trip on a broken footpath while at a party in a restaurant or slip on leaves when in a wet carpark, and you could be able to claim for the injuries you suffer.
You may suffer injury on private property, such as:
With a private property injury claim, you seek costs for the damages you incurred due to the accident that was not your fault. You could have medical bills to pay, be off work for a time and need physiotherapy as part of your recovery.
You can claim for these costs in the private property injury claim. If your injury is even partially due to a lack of duty of care by the property owner, you may have a personal injury claim.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can look at your case and see if you have a valid private property injury claim.
Common private property injury claims
Common private property injury claims range from the twisted ankle on a poorly maintained driveway to the shoulder injury from a slip down stairs that are in a dangerous state of repair.
Broken bones, nerve damage, sprained joints and torn muscles are common injuries in private property injury claims, and you may have a personal injury claim if you suffer in an accident that was not your fault.
Types of private property injury claims:
An injury at the supermarket private property injury claims
An injury at the supermarket private property injury claims are for the broken leg or facial cuts and other injuries you could suffer when doing the shopping.
The shop owner has a duty of care to all people who use their property, and a breach of the duty of care could result in an injury and compensation claim.
Some common injury types in supermarket private property claims:
You may have a personal injury claim for the injury caused by an accident at the supermarket.
An injury at the gym private property injury claims
An injury at the gym private property injury claims can be for the torn shoulder muscles, a back injury or broken bones in the foot you suffer while at the local private gym.
The common injury claims seen after accidents in the privately owned gym are:
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can handle your private property gym injury claim.
An injury at a restaurant
An injury at a restaurant claim could be for the effects of an injury while eating out on your life today and in the future.
The injury can affect your life, and you may be able to claim compensation for the costs suffered due to the injury at the restaurant.
Some injury claims for an accident at a restaurant:
You may have a compensation claim for loss of income and medical costs due to a personal injury suffered while at a restaurant.
An injury at a place of business claim
An injury at a place of business claim is for the types of injuries you can suffer when at a factory or while visiting a warehouse to collect a delivery.
The office, workshop, or factory owners have a duty of care to all visitors and must maintain the property to avoid injury due to a breach of their duty of care.
Types of claims for injury at a place of business:
Any injury suffered on private property can affect your life today and in the future, and you may have a compensation claim.
An injury at a private carpark claim
An injury at a private carpark private property claim may be for the injury you may get when hit by another car or in a slip on a wet floor that has not been marked off by maintenance staff.
A private carpark can be busy with many people driving and walking around the property.
Common claims for injury at a private carpark:
The owner of the privately owned carpark must maintain safety standards and keep the area safe for visitors.
You could have a private property injury claim if you suffer an injury while using the carpark when in town or at the shopping centre.
Any injury can affect your life. The broken bones, torn ligaments and scarring could be part of a personal injury compensation claim.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can make your compensation claim for an injury on private property.
Can you claim for an injury in someone’s home?
Yes, you can make a claim for getting hurt in someone’s house. The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 states that homeowners and landlords owe visitors a duty of care to assure their safety.
If you are injured due to breach of duty of care, you may be entitled to a compensation claim for damages.
When a homeowner invites you into their home, and you suffer an injury while there, it may lead to an awkward situation between the two of you. The injury can have an effect on you, the victim, though, such as the need for medical care, not being able to work for a time or even look after your children.
You could get hurt when visiting a friend’s house if a chair collapses under you or a heavy item falls off a shelf. Faulty wiring could cause an electric shock injury, or you could slip down steps in the yard that are poorly maintained.
Children can get injured while at a private home. If not adequately supervised, they could suffer burn injuries or lacerations from broken glass. Poorly maintained swings and slides could injure your child and may leave them with severe scarring.
Examples of injury claims in someone’s home includes:
Who pays the compensation for an injury at a friend’s home?
The home insurance of the homeowner should pay the compensation for an injury suffered while at the home of a friend.
A home insurance policy should cover the eventuality of an accident for those who visit the home. If the accident was not wholly your fault and could be due to a breach of duty of care by the homeowner, you should be able to claim against their insurance policy.
Your personal injury solicitors will know how to claim against the homeowner’s insurance policy. They will know from experience if you have a valid claim and how to handle the personal injury claim from day one.
A No Win No Fee personal injury team solicitor can handle your injury in a private property compensation claim.
Compensation for a private property injury
Compensation for a private property injury can range from more than £10,000 to over £100,000, and some accident claims can see compensation amounts in excess of £10 million.
The accident on private property injury claim can be for cuts and bruises in a slip on a wet floor of the restaurant or for a cracked skull when hit by an object falling from a height in a supermarket or hardware store.
A personal injury can affect your ability to drive, exercise, play sport and even get to work. You can claim compensation for the effects of injury on private property on your life today and in the future.
Amounts of compensation in a private property injury claim are:
(The figures given here are for General Damages amounts only. You will also receive compensation for any financial losses you suffer due to the personal injury. Figures are taken from Judicial College Guidelines 16th Edition and are accurate as of April 2023.)
There is not one fixed amount in any private property injury claim. The compensation awarded for the injuries suffered will be tailored to the circumstances of the claim.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can tell you what to expect when you claim damages for the effects of the injury when on private property.
Find out how much you can claim today for a private property injury
Use our online assessment tool today to determine how much you can claim for an injury suffered while on private property.
The Personal Injury Team FREE online assessment tool will put you in direct touch with one of our team, who will give you a full rundown of what can happen with your private property injury claim.
Compensation amounts for a personal injury vary, and expert advice from one of our team members can give you an idea of compensation for the claim.
We can be on your side when dealing with the insurance company and help you get the compensation you deserve.
Contact your Personal Injury Team today for immediate private property injury advice tailored to you.
