There are a variety of factors which may cause a trip, slip or fall in a public place.

The party responsible for the area where the accident happened owe a duty of care to the public which includes:

• A duty to inspect, maintain and repair their property;

• A duty to provide a safe means of access and egress;

• A duty to provide an adequately safe environment for pedestrians/patrons;

• A duty to ensure that appropriate lighting condition are in place;

• A duty to ensure that visitors to their premises are protected from personal injury, loss and damage.

Failure to discharge these duties can lead to pedestrians or visitors to a particular premises sustaining personal injury by way of slipping, falling and tripping for example. Such accidents can cause a great deal of pain and stress for those involved.

Injuries you can claim for:

You may be in a position to receive compensation for the following:

• Being hit by loose fittings or fixtures (for example, an object falling off a ceiling or wall).

• Slips, trips or falls that have been caused by wet floors, dangerous footpaths etc.

• Injuries sustained by hidden sharp objects where the claimant could not have reasonably expected to notice these hazards.

At P.A. Duffy, we specialise in representing clients who have suffered a personal injury. Our expert team ensures the highest quality service to acquire the appropriate level of compensation based on your case. We pride ourselves on providing excellent client care and utilising our experience to provide expert legal advice. 

If you have been affected and wish to speak to a member of our team, please get in touch via the following channels 

• Call us on 01 533 7860(ROI) / 028 8772 2102(NI) 

• Email us enquiries@paduffy.ie 

• LiveChat function which can be accessed on the bottom right corner of this page.