What is Occupiers Liability?
Occupiers Liability means that any occupier of land or building owes a duty of care to anyone who is there or visiting the property, meaning that they have to keep the property or land to a reasonably safe standard and outline if there is any danger in the property or land, clearly with warnings. If the occupier fails to do so, for example: doesn’t inform the visitor of any dangers or doesn’t try to keep the property or land to a safe standard and the visitor is hurt because of it, they are eligible to claim for Occupiers Liability negligence.
Types of Occupiers Liability claims
There is a range of Occupiers Liability claims, and usually, they fall under these categories:
- Slips and falls in shops and supermarkets
- Accidents in public buildings such as cafes, restaurants and bars
- Accidents in government buildings
- Accidents at work, on-premise not controlled by the employer
- Accidents on public transport
These are just some examples of what individuals can claim for, there can be a range of claims that fall under Occupiers Liability.
What should I do if I’ve been hurt on someone else’s property?
If you have been hurt on someone else’s property, the first thing you should do is make sure you are fine and anyone else who has been involved in the incident. If it is necessary to do so, call any emergency services. Then, you can think about gathering any evidence, to help your claim.
Evidence to consider includes:
- Pictures and videos
- Access any CCTV footage if you can
- Witness reports
- Medical reports
Can I Access CCTV footage?
The Data Protection Act of 1998 means that a person can request footage of themselves held by another party. This means that if you have been involved in an accident, where CCTV footage was available, you can request footage. However, some businesses may refuse to give you footage for reasons, like if other people’s faces were visible on it. CCTV can be a highly effective way of collecting evidence, however, most footage requests need to be done soon after the accident, as many businesses don’t keep their footage for long.
How Can I make an Occupier’s Liability negligence claim?
If you have been hurt on a property or land without fault of your own, contact Solicitors on Your Side now, to talk to our lawyers about your claim. Our lawyers try to make the process as quick and as stress-free as possible. With 95% of the claims completed within 9 months, we try to give you the highest compensation possible.
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