Making a Public Liability Claim
Claiming compensation under Public Liability requires proof of negligence.
For this reason, it is vital that you follow the procedures outlined below:- First, report your injury in writing to the relevant authority (Police, owner or manager of property).
- See your doctor and obtain written medical records about the injury you sustained.
- When possible, keep copies of all records relating to the injury (any photographs or certificates) and make sure that as many issues as possible are in writing (a record, for example, of loss of income due to the accident).
- Lodge your claim by informing the relevant authorities and contacting a personal injury lawyer for advice and representation. You should do this as soon as possible after your accident, as a fresh case (your injury, medical records, and witnesses of the accident) makes it easier for you to get all of the compensation you are entitled to. Submit photographs, diagrams, documentation, medical information, and witness contact details to your personal injury lawyer so that they can make a strong case for your claim.
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