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If you’ve been injured after a fall in a public place, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Our expert solicitors help clients across Dublin, Galway, Cork, Donegal, and beyond with no upfront fees.
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What Is a Fall in a Public Place Claim?

A fall in a public place is a personal injury claim made when someone is injured due to unsafe conditions in an area open to the public.

Public places include shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, hotels, car parks, cinemas, leisure centres, pavements, and other publicly accessible spaces. The owners or operators of these premises have a legal duty to take reasonable care to keep visitors safe.

Falls in public places commonly occur due to:
Wet or slippery floors
Uneven surfaces or loose flooring
Poor lighting
Damaged steps or staircases
Cluttered walkways
Lack of warning signs

Common Injuries from Falls in Public Places

Sprains or soft tissue injuries
Broken bones or fractures
Wrist, arm, or shoulder injuries
Back or spinal injuries
Knee or ankle injuries
Head injuries

What Causes Falls in Public Places?

Poor cleaning or maintenance procedures
Failure to repair known hazards
Inadequate safety inspections
Unsafe flooring or staircases
Missing handrails or warning signage
Overcrowded or poorly managed spaces

What Can You Claim Compensation For?

Pain and suffering
GP visits and medical treatment
Physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Loss of earnings
Travel expenses
Ongoing treatment or future care
Reduced ability to work
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How to Make a Falls in Public Places in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Fill in our quick online form with your contact details and a brief summary of what happened.

Step 2

One of our solicitors will call you for a consultation at a convenient time.

Step 3

We’ll provide a no-obligation assessment and advise you on the next steps in your claim.
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Why People Across Choose Us for Falls at Public Places Claim

No Upfront Costs to Begin Your Falls at Public Places Claim

You can begin falls at public places in without paying any legal fees upfront. Our team will review the details of your accident and clearly explain your options if you were injured after a fall in a public space such as a street, park, shopping area, or public building in Dublin, Cork, Galway, or Donegal.

Direct Access to a Solicitor for Your Public Fall Case

You will deal directly with an experienced solicitor who understands falls at public places claims in . They will assess whether negligence, poor maintenance, or unsafe conditions contributed to your accident and will guide you through each stage of your claim with clear advice.

Local Legal Support Across

We provide trusted legal support to clients across , including Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Donegal. Our team understands Irish occupiers’ liability law, local authority responsibilities, and the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIAB) process relevant to falls in public places.

Experience Handling Falls at Public Places Claims

Falls in public places can happen due to uneven pavements, potholes, poor lighting, broken steps, slippery surfaces, or obstructions in walkways. Our solicitors regularly assist clients with falls at public places involving injuries sustained in streets, parks, car parks, shopping centres, and other public areas across .

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Falls in Public Places Claims in
A fall in a public place is a personal injury claim made when someone is injured after slipping, tripping, or falling in an unsafe public area. If negligence contributed to the accident, you may be entitled to compensation.
Accidents can happen in supermarkets, shopping centres, restaurants, pubs, hotels, car parks, pavements, public buildings, parks, and other publicly accessible locations.
Responsibility may lie with a property owner, business operator, local authority, or organisation responsible for maintaining the area where the accident occurred.
Common causes include wet floors, uneven surfaces, damaged flooring, poor lighting, obstacles in walkways, and lack of proper warning signs.
These accidents may result in fractures, sprains, head injuries, back injuries, bruising, cuts, and soft tissue damage.
If possible, report the accident, take photos of the hazard, gather witness details, and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Helpful evidence includes photographs of the hazard, witness statements, CCTV footage if available, accident reports, and medical records.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to begin a personal injury claim in .
You can start by contacting a solicitor and explaining what happened. They will assess your case, advise whether you may have a valid claim, and guide you through the next steps.
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