Occupiers' Liability Compensation Claims

A substantial number of accidents occur to visitors at someone else's property. The occupier has a responsibility to ensure the premises are safe, whether it be a shop, rented property or a private property for example. Negligence must be proved against the occupier for a claim to succeed.

Accidents may arise as a result of a defect in the property itself, or as a result of an activity being carried out on it. Stairs are a common cause of accidents, whether the nosings are improperly fitted or inadequate provision of handrails. Other common compensation claims include slips in supermarkets and shops, accidents in hotels abroad, trips on pavements and accidents in playgrounds.

Occupiers also have a duty to protect trespassers therefore you may be able to make a compensation claim in certain circumstances where you did not have permission to be on the premises or land.

We have extensive experience of dealing with all types of occupiers' liability claims. Even if you are not sure, whether you have a valid personal injury compensation claim, you can telephone us now on 0800 24 34 09 for free advice or contact our accident compensation solicitors online. Remember it won't cost you a penny to pursue your claim and we guarantee 100% compensation.

Case Studies

Ms S suffered psychological trauma when she received a needle stick injury in her new council house, which had been occupied previously by a known drug user. Freeclaim Solicitors successfully recovered £4,250.

Mr A received £3,000 in compensation after sustaining a soft tissue injury to his ankle following an accident on an unsafe football pitch whilst playing 5 a side football.

Ms J fell leaving an Indian restaurant, broke her ankle and later developed a blood clot.  She received tens of thousands of pounds in compensation.

 Mr C was awarded £5,500 in accident compensation after he suffered injuries from an assault in prison.