Personal Injury Claims

Claims for injuries sustained on public Footpaths and Highways

If you suffer an injury on a public footpath or highway, and it was not your fault, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim.

This type of accident is commonly caused by any one of a number of factors including:

• Obstructions on walking surfaces
• Road works or utility works being carried out causing obstruction to pedestrians
• Insufficient lighting
• Poorly maintained footpaths and walking surfaces

Local authorities have a duty to take reasonable care to keep public highways safe for people to use. Likewise, if a utility company or other contractor is carrying out work in a public area they also have a duty to ensure the safety of passers by.

Identifying the correct defendant can be an issue in some claims - for instance, if you have a slip or trip on a public footpath due to utility work being carried out on it. In a case like this we would have to ascertain who is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for pedestrians. Is it the local council, the utility company or the sub-contractors who are carrying out the work?

Graysons solicitors are experts in this type of claim. We will investigate the circumstances to find out who is at fault and help you to claim the compensation you are entitled to.

Making a claim

Graysons is a specialist firm of solicitors with a proven track record of successfully claiming compensation for people suffering injuries from slips and trips on public highways and footpaths.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers will advise you on making a “no win-no fee” compensation claim. You can be sure that we will help you to get the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.

Contact us to see if you can make a claim today.

What can I claim?

You may be able to claim General Damages which cover the physical pain and suffering encountered as a result of your accident. General Damages can also be paid to cover things such as emotional pain and depression which are suffered as a direct result of the injury.

Special Damages may also be payable to cover things such as loss of earnings whilst you recover from the injury as well as out of pocket expenses such as medical costs.