This can encompass accidents that have occurred inside or outside however careful you try to be. For example, you may have tripped over a defective paving slab. Where a Local Authority has a duty of care to maintain an area for the public and fail, you could be entitled to claim for compensation.

It is always a good idea in these cases to photograph the area that caused your accident and to ensure that a similar incident doesn’t occur, it is imperative to report it to the responsible Local Authority as soon as possible. Although you may feel embarrassed at the time, taking down the details of anyone who saw could make all the difference for your claim.

You may feel the injury is minor at first but unfortunately, there is a chance it could escalate. You have a duty to yourself to receive medical attention to ensure the injury does not become too severe. If you’ve had to pay for medical treatment, indeed if you have incurred any out of pocket expenses or loss of earnings as a result of your accident, you are entitled to claim these sorts of costs back.

If you were involved in a road traffic accident, whether as a driver or pedestrian you could be entitled to claim compensation.It is compulsory for drivers of motor vehicles to have relevant insurance cover, so that in the event of an accident, cover is provided for people who have been injured - including their own passengers. Even if it was a hit and run you can still claim compensation.Contact our freephone helpline on 0800 180 4639, to see if you are entitled to compensation.