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Injured in a public place? We'll handle your claim.

Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after an accident in a public place.

No Win, No Fee1
50,000+ customers helped2
£100m+ recovered each year3

50k+2

Customers helped

£100m+3

Recovered per year

4.9/5

Trustpilot rating

10+

Years of experience

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What our clients say

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Public place injuries we handle

Injury types we can help with

A simple slip or trip can leave you with injuries that take months to recover from. Whatever you're dealing with, we've handled claims like yours before, and we'll fight for every penny you're owed.

Important information

1 If your claim succeeds, a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, a cancellation fee may apply.

2 Cumulative customers helped, based on Claimsline records.

3 Aggregate annual compensation recovered by our solicitor panel. Individual outcomes vary.

Claimsline Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activities (FRN 831196).

Claimsline Group Ltd is a claims management company and receives a referral fee for introducing customers to a solicitor. Any solicitor we recommend you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential guidance. You are free to choose another solicitor.

You are not required to use a claims management company to make a personal injury claim. It is possible to present the claim yourself for free, either directly to the person you wish to claim against, or through an authorised person such as a solicitor.

Every public accident is different. Your injuries, recovery and lost earnings all factor in.

How much compensation can you get?

Find out what you're owed

Minor soft tissue injury

Range £1,860 – £3,710

Wrist fracture

Range £3,310 – £44,690

Hip or pelvis fracture

Range £3,710 – £24,950

Back injury (lasting)

Range £11,730 – £26,050

Minor head or brain injury

Range £2,070 – £11,980

Ankle injury

Range £12,900 – £46,980

Knee injury (moderate)

Range £14,840 – £26,190

Serious shoulder injury

Range £11,980 – £18,020

Based on Judicial College Guidelines (17th edition, 2024). You can also claim for medical bills, lost earnings, care costs and travel costs.

Making a claim shouldn't feel like another battle.

Three steps to your public accident compensation

Start your claim

Tell us what happened.

Call or fill in the form. Takes two minutes
We listen to your story
Get clear next steps on the spot

We handle everything.

Dedicated Claims Manager assigned to you
Evidence gathered, insurers dealt with
You focus on getting better

Get your compensation.

Medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering
Every penny you're owed, nothing overlooked
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Common causes

What causes most public place accidents?

Most public accidents aren't the victim's fault. Property owners and councils cause the majority through poor maintenance and negligence.

Slippery Floor

Wet floors & spills

No warning signs or barriers in place

Broken Pavement

Broken pavements

Cracked paving, missing drain covers

Shop

Supermarket & shop accidents

Falling stock, faulty trolleys, spills

Broken Stairs

Poorly maintained stairs

Broken handrails, worn steps

Poor Lighting

Poor lighting & hazards

Unlit walkways, hidden obstacles

Loose Carpet

Loose carpets & surfaces

Unsecured flooring, uneven surfaces

If you've been hurt in a public place because someone else failed to maintain safe premises, you deserve compensation. We fight for every penny you're owed.

Start your public accident claim

Fill in a few details and we'll call you back within minutes. Clear next steps, no obligation, completely confidential.

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Proven results for thousands of clients
One dedicated Claims Manager throughout
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No Win, No Fee¹ — a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged for a successful claim. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, you may be required to pay a cancellation fee.

Common questions

Public accident claims FAQ

Everything you need to know about making a public place injury claim. Can't find your answer? Call us on 0333 006 8282.

If you've been injured in a public place due to someone else's negligence, like a wet floor without warning signs, broken pavement, or poorly maintained premises, you absolutely deserve compensation. Property owners, councils, and businesses have a legal duty of care to keep their premises safe. When they fail, you get hurt.

We see people struggling with medical bills, time off work, and the pain of injuries that weren't their fault. None of that should be your burden to bear alone. Call us on 0333 006 8282. It's No Win, No Fee¹.

Any accident in a space open to the public counts, supermarkets, shopping centres, pavements, parks, restaurants, or car parks. If you slipped, tripped, or fell because the property owner failed to keep their premises safe, you've got a valid liability claim.

Compensation depends on your injuries and circumstances. Minor soft tissue injuries typically range from £1,860-£3,710, while serious fractures can be worth significantly more. You can also claim for lost wages, medical bills, travel costs, and pain and suffering on top of injury compensation.

Evidence strengthens your claim, but don't worry if you don't have everything. Report your accident to the property owner or business immediately. They must record it in their accident book. Photographs of the hazard, witness details, and medical records all help. We'll guide you through gathering what's needed.

Yes, supermarkets and shops have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. Spillages left unattended, wet floors without warning signs, and falling stock from poorly secured shelves are all valid grounds for a claim. These businesses have substantial insurance, we know exactly how to handle these cases.

You have three years from your accident date to start your claim. Don't wait though. Evidence disappears, CCTV gets deleted, and witnesses forget details over time. If you're approaching that deadline, get in touch immediately as we might still be able to help.

Public place injuries happen far more often than you'd think. In 2019/20, over 829,000 people made accident injury compensation claims across the UK. Of those, 72,587, around 8%, were specifically for public liability accidents.

These numbers prove that public place injury claims are legitimate, common, and successful.

Why Claimsline

Why trust Claimsline with your public accident claim?

Claims Manager

One dedicated Claims Manager

From day one. They know your case inside out. No repeating your story to multiple different people.

Proven track record

Proven track record

Our solicitor panel is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Over a decade of getting people the compensation they deserve.

Trustpilot rating

4.9/5 on Trustpilot

Thousands of reviews. 50,000+ customers helped. Over a decade of experience getting people what they deserve.

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No Win, No Fee¹

You pay absolutely nothing upfront. We only get paid when you do. The financial risk sits with us.

Decades of experience

Decades of experience

We help hundreds of people throughout the UK each day. Our working partners recover over £100 million in compensation each year.

Solicitor connection

Same-day solicitor connection

Most of the time, we can connect you with a specialist public liability solicitor on the same call.

Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after an accident in a public place.

Don't let someone else's negligence cost you thousands. We fight for every penny you're owed, and there are no upfront costs*.

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