Bar and nightclub injury claims seek compensation for an injury you suffer in an accident that is not your fault. If you suffer injury in a bar or nightclub due to an accident caused at least in part by someone else’s negligence, you may well be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
You could be injured on a night out if you are in an accident in a bar or nightclub. Bar and nightclub claims can also be workplace injury claims when an employee is hurt in an accident on the premises.
Your personal injury solicitor seeks to recover damages through a claims process. If you or a loved one have been injured, and your life impacted by an accident that was someone else’s fault, a claim for compensation seeks financial redress for the injuries and financial losses.
If you have been injured in an accident and it was not your fault, The Personal Injury Team No Win No Fee solicitors can file your compensation claim for the money you deserve.
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What is a bar injury claim?
A bar injury claim is a legal process to seek compensation when you are injured in an accident that was not your fault. You could suffer a bar injury when slipping on a wet bathroom floor or if you cut your hand on broken glass left on a table.
In a bar accident, you could suffer serious injury to muscles, nerves and tendons, broken bones and may need surgery to aid recovery. You may be off work for some time recovering from the accident if the injury takes time to heal.
You may have a workplace injury claim if your bar injury happens when doing your job. An employer has a duty of care to employees, and it is not any different for bar owners.
A bar injury claim seeks compensation to cover the costs of the bar injury and the effects of it on your life. You could be injured, need hospital care, and have large medical bills to pay, but you might be able to claim compensation to cover your costs.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can review your case and advise if you have a valid bar injury claim.
What is a nightclub injury claim?
A nightclub injury claim is a legal process to seek compensation when you are injured in an accident that was not your fault. You could suffer a nightclub injury slipping on the storeroom steps or if you suffer an assault while doing your job.
In a nightclub accident, you could suffer serious injury to the face, arms, legs, and feet. You may be off work for some time recovering from the accident if the injury takes time to heal.
You may have a workplace injury claim if your nightclub injury happens when doing your job. An employer has a duty of care to employees, and it is not any different for owners of nightclubs.
A nightclub injury claim seeks compensation to cover the costs of the injury and the effects of it on your life. You could be injured, need hospital care, and have large medical bills to pay, but you might be able to claim compensation to cover your costs.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can review your case and advise if you have a valid nightclub injury claim.
Common nightclub and pub injury claims
Common nightclub and pub injury claims range from deep cuts and bruises to slips, trips, and falls on wet floors or faulty stairs. You could have an injury claim for compensation if you suffered an injury in a bar or nightclub.
Some of the common nightclub and bar injury claims:
Severed nerves in a cut from a broken bottle
Severed nerves in a cut from a broken bottle not cleared away in a bar or nightclub is a serious injury. The severed nerves may need surgery, take time to heal, and leave long term sensory damage.
A broken bottle can also cause scarring and the bar or nightclub has a duty of care to clear away broken glass and protect employees and patrons from injury.
Deep cuts to the leg from a fall on broken glass
Deep cuts to the leg from a fall on broken glass can leave a scar and cause nerve and muscle damage. Broken glass is not unusual in a busy bar but should be cleared as soon as reasonably possible, with the area cordoned off for cleaning.
The establishment should have a documented system for regular inspections to ensure the premises are safe and free from hazards.
Sprained wrist in a slip on a wet bathroom floor
A sprained wrist in a slip on a wet bathroom floor could be avoidable if there had been warning signs put out when spillages happen, or when the floor was being mopped or cleaned.
The sprained wrist can be very painful and may make driving and other activities difficult.
The bar and nightclub owner is responsible for keeping floors dry and for staff to be aware of leaks, spillages and other hazards.
Broken eye socket in an assault
A broken eye socket in an assault could be due to the bar or nightclub owner not employing enough security staff or staff who are properly trained to deal with such trouble.
If you are injured in an assault that was not of your doing, you may have a claim for compensation.
Even if there is no valid claim against the bar, an injured person may well have a valid claim against the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, which seeks to compensate innocent victims of violent crime.
Dislocated shoulder in a trip on an uneven barroom floor
A dislocated shoulder in a trip on an uneven barroom floor can leave you in pain and unable to play sport or exercise. Any slip on a torn carpet, loose floorboard or poorly-maintained floor in a public area can cause an injury and affect your life.
You may be able to make a claim for bar or nightclub injury if the accident was not your fault or only partially your fault.
Soft tissue injury in a fall over bar room furniture
A soft tissue injury in a fall over barroom furniture left in the way of patrons, such as tables and chairs placed too close to the bar, may be a cause for a compensation claim.
The bar or nightclub owner should be aware of the potential hazard of furniture and keep walkways and other areas free of clutter.
Trips on loose cables causing facial injury
Trips on loose cables causing facial injury may happen when due care is not taken with wiring and the setting up of music sessions. Cables should not be laid across walkways nor left lying around the dance floor.
All potential trip hazards should be identified, and the bar and nightclub kept safe for patrons and staff.
Poor lighting in a bar or nightclub leads to falls
Poor lighting in a bar or nightclub can lead to falls with cuts, bruises, broken bones, and soft tissue injuries. Bars and nightclubs are kept dim for the atmosphere but not so much that patrons can fall and injure themselves.
Corridors and exits should be properly lit and safe for people to walk on throughout the night.
PTSD after a serious assault on the dancefloor
PTSD after a serious assault on the dancefloor is a condition that could last a lifetime and can restrict your social life. The trauma of an assault can cause fear, and when involved in an unprovoked attack, that fear can make you wary of strangers.
The bar and nightclub owners should consider the need for security staff to police entry to the premises and reduce the likelihood of violence happening during the evening.
You may have a bar or nightclub claim for compensation against those liable if you are injured, and it was not wholly your fault.
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Who is liable in a pub or nightclub injury claim?
The owners and management of the bar or nightclub may be liable for your injury claim. If you are injured in an accident that was not your fault, you may be able to make a claim against those responsible.
The Owners Liability Act 1957 outlines the responsibilities a bar or nightclub owner has to customers on the premises. They are the business owners and should follow the guidelines to try and prevent injury to customers.
The Owners Liability Act states how bar owners should:
The list is not exhaustive, and bar and nightclub owners should employ enough fully-trained staff to keep the premises safe for both customers and employees.
You may have a claim for compensation if you can show:
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can review your case to see if you may have a bar and nightclub claim for compensation.
Bar or nightclub workplace injury claims
Bar or nightclub workplace injury claims seek compensation if you are injured in an accident in the workplace that was not your fault or wholly your fault.
Your employer must keep the workplace reasonably safe for all employees as part of their duty of care to you, and you may have a bar or nightclub injury claim if you can show your employer:
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, your employer has a duty to provide a safe working environment for all employees.
Your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can explain the Act and how you might have a claim for personal injury compensation.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 aims to protect employees from the causes of injuries at work, such as bar or nightclub accidents.
In the Health and Safety Act 1974, the responsibilities of employers towards their employees are outlined. The Act also covers how employees should behave in the workplace and how to provide a safe working environment.
The Health and Safety at Work Act seeks to ensure that:
All aspects of employer, employee and visitor safety and responsibilities are outlined in the Act. Your employer must make you aware of the Act and what it means for you in the workplace.
A breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act could lead to a bar or nightclub accident, and you might be able to claim compensation when injured, and it is not your fault.
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Compensation for bar or nightclub accident claims
In a No Win No Fee bar or nightclub accident claim, you might be able to seek compensation damages ranging from a few thousand pounds to more than £10 million. How much compensation you can claim depends on the injuries suffered and the financial effect of those injuries on your life.
If someone else is responsible for your personal injury, you might be able to claim compensation from their insurance company.
Sample compensation amounts in a personal injury claim are as follows. Please note these are figures for the injuries only. Financial losses would apply in addition:
(The figures given here are for General Damages amounts only. You might 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 personal injury claims. The circumstances differ from person to person and claim to claim, and the amount of compensation awarded is tailored to the circumstances of your claim.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can give you an idea of what to expect from their experience in compensation claims.
What can you claim for compensation in a personal injury claim?
In a personal injury claim, you claim compensation for two types of damages: General Damages and Special Damages.
The amount of compensation awarded is the total of these two types of damages.
General Damages
General damages is the claim you make for what is known as PSLA, or the Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenity you experience directly from the personal injury.
Pain is that suffered as a direct result of the injury or any treatment for it.
Suffering is the discomfort in your life as a result of the injury
Loss of Amenity is the disruption to your daily life, such as difficulty or restriction in walking, sitting, playing sports, and sleeping.
Special Damages
Special damages cover your past and future financial losses. These could include loss of earnings, care costs, medical treatment or specialist rehabilitation, aids, adaptations and any other out-of-pocket expenses you have or might suffer due to the personal injury.
Loss of earnings is for income lost directly from being off work and any reduction in income expected from not being able to return to your current type of employment.
Care costs include the care needed to recover from the personal injury and any long-term care and treatment costs, whether provided by friends and family or professionally.
Out-of-pocket expenses are for your medical appointments, travel and accommodation and any other costs incurred after the injury.
Compensation is awarded to cover all losses, including loss of life, medical expenses and long-term care needs arising from the injury in a personal injury accident.
You need records such as payslips, all day-to-day receipts, and any other paperwork showing your losses from the personal injury.
A No Win No Fee solicitor handles your personal injury claim and seeks the compensation you deserve.
Evidence to support a bar or nightclub injury claim
Evidence to support a bar or nightclub injury claim should help show that the accident was not wholly your fault and someone else was at least partially responsible.
If you suffer a bar or nightclub injury, as an employee or customer, you will need to gather as much evidence as possible.
When gathering evidence to support your bar or nightclub injury claim, you should:
Every piece of evidence may be crucial in your bar or nightclub injury claim. You do not know what the negligent party will dispute or claim when the case begins.
Your No Win No Fee solicitor may use the evidence against the negligent party in any possible bar or nightclub injury claim.
How to make a claim for personal injury compensation
If you have been injured in a bar or nightclub accident, our team of Personal Injury Solicitors will help you navigate the process the whole way. Our No Win No Fee solicitors will only take on your case if we believe you will win, so you can be assured we will be there every step of the way.
You only have 2 years from the time of your injury to make a claim, so don’t wait any longer to claim the compensation you deserve.
Find out how much you can claim for today
Find out how much you can claim for today by using our online assessment tool. It will give you an idea of what you might be able to claim for and what compensation you might be able to expect in a personal injury claim.
Compensation amounts are guidelines only on what to expect from your personal injury claim. Our personal injury solicitors can advise you using their expertise and experience and can quickly tell you if you have a valid claim and what to do next.
Our team of No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors can take your case to seek the compensation you deserve. We have the experience to handle your claim for personal injury compensation and see it through to a successful conclusion, whether the claim is worth £1,500 or more than £10,000,000.
When you suffer a personal injury, the effects on your life can be devastating. If the personal injury is not your fault, it can make the situation feel even worse.
Take our online assessment today to get an idea of claim amounts and what you could be due for the pain, suffering and impact on your life.
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