A pavement accident claim seeks compensation for a personal injury you suffer in an accident that is not your fault. If you suffer an injury on a pavement or footpath 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.
Pavement and footpath injury claims are public liability injury claims as they happen in areas open to the public or on land you have accessed with the owner’s permission. You claim for the personal injury suffered in the pavement accident and the effects on your life.
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 pavement accident claim?
A pavement accident claim is a legal process to seek compensation when you are injured in an accident that was not your fault. You could suffer a personal injury when walking the dog, jogging in the evening or if you trip on a loose pavement slab when walking to work.
In any pavement or footpath 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 a broken ankle, snapped tendons or be unable to drive due to a fractured arm.
You might be able to claim 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.
The property owner has a duty of care to those who use the pavement or footpath. If they breach that duty of care and you suffer an injury, you might have a pavement accident claim for compensation.
Common pavement accident claims
Common pavement accident claims range from breaking an arm on a poorly maintained footpath to a facial injury from slipping on an oily surface to tripping over a root and chipping your teeth.
You may be able to claim compensation for the pavement accident if you can show the accident was not your fault or only partially your fault.
Some of the common pavement accident claims:
A trip on a tree root breaking through the pavement
A trip on a tree root breaking through the pavement could result in a broken wrist, chipped teeth, or a sprained ankle. The local council or landowner should take care of the pavement and keep tree growth under control.
You may have a claim for compensation if you trip or fall over a tree root breaking through the pavement.
A fall on a poorly maintained footpath
A fall on a poorly-maintained footpath can happen if the property owner does not repair cracks and replace broken paving stones. If you fall on a poorly maintained footpath, you could suffer facial injuries and cuts to your hands and legs.
You could have a pavement accident claim against the local council or the landowner.
Tripping over a loose pavement slab
When tripping on a loose pavement slab in an accident that was not your fault, you could dislocate a shoulder or fracture your wrist. Older people are particularly vulnerable, and care should be taken to ensure all pavement slabs are securely in place.
A pavement accident claim for compensation might be possible if you or a loved one is injured in an accident that was not your fault.
Tripping on a pothole in the pavement
Tripping on a pothole in the pavement can throw you flat on your face, injuring your nose and causing cuts and bruises. Deep lacerations may need stitching and can leave unsightly scars on your face.
You might be able to claim for the trauma of your injuries when claiming for pavement accident compensation.
Loose kerbstones causing a fall
Loose kerbstones causing a fall are a danger when crossing the road or getting out of a parked car. The local council should keep the pavement in good order and remove the trip hazard of loose kerbstones.
You may be able to claim for injuries sustained in a pavement accident compensation claim.
Falling over a missing manhole cover
Falling over a missing manhole cover can break an ankle or cause deep cuts to your legs and feet. The council should ensure all manhole covers are in place and none are missing leading to pedestrians falling over.
A claim for the pavement accident due to a missing manhole cover might get you compensation for your injuries.
Tripping over a broken bench
Tripping over a broken bench left unrepaired by the council or property owner can cause injuries such as broken bones, sprained ankles, and facial injuries.
A bench may be broken in an accident or due to a lack of repair, but the council should make sure the pavement is kept safe for pedestrians.
In every pavement accident claim, you might be able to seek compensation for injuries caused and their effect on your life now and in the future.
Our Process
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Enquiry
The first step is to get in touch and tell us what went wrong. It’s free and easy. Call our 24-hour helpline: 0800 027 0370 or request a callback here.
Claim Evaluation
Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. This will involve a thorough case review and understanding of the incident, financial damages and physical injuries.
Legal Letter
Once we are satisfied we have all the information we require and have a full understanding of your circumstances. We send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your claim and compensation requirements.
Who is responsible for a pavement accident claim?
The owner of the pavement or footpath where you were injured could be responsible for your pavement accident claim. In all personal injury claims in the UK, you can only bring a claim against an entity if you can show they are responsible or partially responsible for your injury.
You may have a personal injury claim if you can show:
The entity responsible for the upkeep of the pavement can be:
If you can prove that the owner of the pavement, or who is responsible for the pavement, was negligent in their upkeep of the pavement, you might have a claim for compensation.
Your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can advise if you have a claim for compensation against the local council or private landowner.
Can I claim against the local council for a pavement accident?
Yes, you may be able to claim against the local council for a pavement accident. In most cases, the local council is responsible for the upkeep of the footpath and pavement in their area.
They should inspect the pavements on a regular basis and schedule repairs as soon as possible.
Can I claim against a private landowner for a pavement accident?
Yes, you might be able to claim against a private landowner for the injury in a pavement accident.
The landowner is responsible for the upkeep of pavements and footpaths on their property, and you may have a claim for compensation if you are hurt when walking on their land.
Causes of a pavement accident
The causes of a pavement accident could be a poorly-maintained footpath or the local council not clearing the area after doing repairs.
You might be able to claim compensation for a pavement accident if you can show the cause of the pavement accident was not your fault, or you were only partially to blame.
Causes of a pavement accident are:
Your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor may be able to claim compensation for your injury in a public liability claim.
Compensation for pavement accident claims
If you wish to seek compensation for damages, speak to The Personal Injury Team today. Our team of no win no fee solicitors will give you an accurate estimate of how much you can claim. Bellow are examples of how much you can claim in a pavement accident claim.
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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