Tips For Claiming For An Injury At A Bar

In this guide, we’ll be exploring when you could be eligible to claim if you sustained an injury at a bar and the steps you could take to do so. If you’ve been injured in an accident whilst in a bar that was caused by a third party breaching the duty of care they owed you, you could potentially make a claim. 

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Tips For Claiming For An Injury At A Bar

We’ll explore the duty of care that you are owed in a bar and the injuries that could be sustained if this is breached.

If you’re interested in making a public place claim, then you may benefit from our panel of solicitors. They can offer their services under a kind of No Win No Fee agreement. Further down in this guide, we’ll discuss this in more detail and what it could potentially mean for your claim. 

If you’d like to get in touch with an advisor, then you can use the contact information below. They can answer any questions you may have and provide free legal advice regarding your potential claim You can get in touch by:

  • Filling out our contact form online 
  • Calling us on 0113 460 1215
  • Chatting with one of our advisors by using our live chat feature on our website.

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  1. A Guide To Claiming For An Injury At A Bar
  2. Top Tips For Claiming For An Injury At A Bar
  3. When Are You Eligible To Claim For An Accident In A Public Place?
  4. What Could You Receive When Making A Claim For Negligence?
  5. Why Use Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Lawyers To Claim Compensation?
  6. Learn More About Claiming For An Injury At A Bar

A Guide To Claiming For An Injury At A Bar

There are various ways in which you could sustain an injury at a bar. For example:

  • Slipping on a wet floor due to no warning signs being present and sustaining a broken rib.
  • Falling downstairs due to a faulty handrail and sustaining a neck injury.
  • Slipping and falling on the floor due to broken glass.
  • Being provided the wrong information about ingredients in a drink leading to an allergic reaction.

Additionally, the injuries you could sustain could vary from minor to severe. The severity of your injury and the way it’s impacted your quality of life can be taken into consideration when valuing how much compensation you could be owed after making a successful claim.

However, not all incidents that lead to harm in a bar will form the basis of a valid personal injury claim. Your claim must meet the relevant criteria which we will discuss further in our guide.

To learn more, get in touch using the number at the top of the page.

Top Tips For Claiming For An Injury At A Bar

As part of the personal injury claims process, there are certain ways you can build a strong claim. For example, you could gather evidence, including:

  • CCTV footage of the accident
  • Witness contact information
  • Photographs of your injury and the accident site
  • A diary of your injuries. treatment and symptoms. 
  • Medical records. This can include a copy of your X-ray to highlight the extent of your injuries. 

If you’re struggling to collect evidence, you could benefit from seeking legal advice. An advisor from our team can provide free legal advice and if they find you have a valid claim, they could connect you with a solicitor from our panel. 

The solicitors from our panel can offer different services, such as helping you gather evidence to support your claim. For more information about whether you could work with a solicitor, get in touch using the number above.

Is There A Time Limit To Making A Claim For An Injury?

The standard time limit for personal injury claims is three years. This can be from the accident’s date or the date you became aware that your injuries were caused by negligence. This is outlined in The Limitation Act 1980. 

You may be able to claim outside of this time limit under some of the circumstances. Please get in touch with an advisor to discuss the exceptions and find out whether they apply to your case.

When Are You Eligible To Claim For An Accident In A Public Place?

The party in control of a public space has a duty of care to visitors who use the space for it’s intended purpose. It’s important that they ensure the reasonable safety of any visitors. This is outlined in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.

You can only make an accident in a public place claim if you can prove that negligence occurred. This means that this third party: 

1) Owed you a duty of care,

2) Breached their duty of care,

3) Caused you physical or psychological harm as a result of the breach.

You’ll only be eligible to claim for an injury at a bar if you can prove that all of these things happened. To learn more, get in touch with an advisor.

What Could You Receive When Making A Claim For Negligence?

General damages is one of the heads of claim that can be awarded in a successful injury at a bar claim. These damages aim to compensate a claimant for the pain and suffering that their injuries have caused them.

Below is a table detailing compensation brackets from the Judicial College Guidelines. The guidelines are often used by solicitors to help assign a value to the general damages portion of your claim.

Note that these figures are in no way guaranteed. This is due to the many different variables that are taken into account when valuing your injuries.

InjuryCompensation Bracket
Notes
Brain Damage£282,010 - £403,990(a) Very Severe: This bracket includes quadriplegic cerebral palsy that causes severe disabilities, both cognitive and physical.
Back Injury£91,090 - £160,980(a) Severe (i): The most severe cases involving damage to the spine and nerve roots.
Back Injury£74,160 - £88,430(a) Severe (ii): Cases in this bracket have special features, such as damage to nerve roots, impaired mobility and sexual difficulties.
Leg Injury£54,830 - £87,890(b) Severe (ii): Very serious injuries resulting in permanent problems with mobility.
Leg Injury£39,200 £54,830(b) Severe (iii): Serious compound or comminuted fractures are included in this bracket.
Foot Injury£41,970 - £70,030(d) Severe: Fractures of both heels or feet causing a substantial restriction on mobility alongside considerable and permanent pain.
Elbow Injury£39,170 - £54,830(a) A severely disabling injury.
Ankle Injury£31,310 - £50,060(b) Severe: Injuries in this bracket require an extensive period of treatment.
Shoulder Injury£19,200 - £48,030(a) Severe: A significant disability from a neck injury that involves brachial plexus damage.
Wrist Injury£6,080 - £10,350(d) A fracture or soft tissue injury has completely recovered over a period of time longer than 12 months.

Could You Receive Special Damages Compensation When Making A Claim For An Injury?

Special damages are another head of claim that could potentially make up your overall compensation amount. These damages aim to reimburse you for any financial losses you may have incurred. This can include:

  • Cost of care
  • Loss of earnings
  • Modifications to your home whilst recovering
  • Medical expenses

You may find it beneficial to keep a record of any financial losses in the form of invoices, receipts, or bank statements. This can help you support any losses you are claiming back.

Why Use Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Lawyers To Claim Compensation?

If you’re interested in making a personal injury claim, then you may find it beneficial to hire a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel. They may offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement which is a type of No Win No Fee agreement.

Under the terms of this agreement, you typically won’t be expected to pay for your solicitor’s services upfront, while the claim proceeds or if the claim fails.

Upon the completion of a claim that succeeds, a success fee will be taken from your compensation. The fee is capped by the law.

For more information about working with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel, get in touch using the details provided below.

Contact Us For Free To See If You Could Receive Personal Injury Claim Compensation

If you would like to discuss claiming for an injury at a bar, then you can get in touch with an advisor. They can offer legal advice for free 24/7. They can answer any questions you might have and assess whether you’re eligible to seek compensation. You can get in touch by:

  • Filling out our contact form online 
  • Calling us on 0113 460 1215
  • Chatting with one of our advisors by using our live chat feature on our website.

Learn More About Claiming For An Injury At A Bar

You can learn more about personal injury claims by using the following links below:

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Thank you for reading this guide on claiming for an injury at a bar. For more information, get in touch using the details provided above.

Writer Louis Pen

Editor Meg McConnell