Claims Against the Council & Local Authorities

Supporting victims of Personal Injury to make claims against the Council and Local Authorities nationwide, with particular focus across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire:

Your council or local authority is responsible for maintaining health and safety standards in a wide range of public places to ensure that facilities are safe to use. When a local authority fails to provide an adequate service and protection against injuries, the consequences of any resulting accident can be severe.

Every year hundreds of people are injured in public places, often because risks have not been properly managed and addressed.

Local Councils have a duty to protect the public and minimise the risk of accidents. If you have been injured in an accident in a public place, you will be able to claim compensation if fault is involved. Your council has a legal responsibility to protect the public while they are on council property, whether that is a council office, a public path / highway, a park or Council operated facility such as a leisure centre. Amongst other claims, we have represented people affected by the following:

• Accidents due to poor road or pavement maintenance
• An accident in a playground, park, leisure centre, museum or swimming pool
• An accident at a school run by the local authority

If you, or a member of your family, has suffered an injury whilst in a public area, it may be possible to make a claim against the Council. While most people recover from their injuries, and thankfully many are minor, some people suffer from long term effects and in the most severe of cases a permanent disability, or even fatality.

How Armstrong James assists you to gain Compensation for your Slip or Trip in a Public Place:

If you have been injured in a public place where an accident has been caused by the negligent acts or omissions of a third party you may be entitled to claim accident compensation.

As a result of such an accident you may have suffered any of the following:

• pain, injury or illness
• lost earnings and/or an impact on your ability to carry on working in your previous job at work
• had to pay medical bills
• adapted your home because you cannot move around it so well
• incurred expenditure you would not otherwise have incurred

Armstrong James personal injury lawyers can advise you as to whether you are entitled to compensation to help you cope with the effects of your accident.

Fault is not always obvious and it may seem that there was no one to blame, but this is where we can help you.  Our expert lawyers are highly trained and experienced in applying the complex laws governing accidents in public places.

We understand that it can be a stressful and traumatic experience. Falls and trips can have serious effects on your wellbeing.

We have a dedicated team of expert lawyers who can help you to claim for your fall and recover compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and any financial losses to date and into the future.

If you have suffered any kind of injury or trauma as the result of a fall which could have been prevented, then Armstrong James could help you claim compensation. We will fight fearlessly to ensure you get a positive outcome for your claim and that the same mistakes are not repeated by the responsible body in the future.

The benefits of instructing Armstrong James LLP to fight your corner include:

	We will instruct leading medical experts, and where appropriate, rehabilitation specialists, consultants, occupational therapists and accountants.
	Our longstanding relationships with leading barristers and QCs across the country ensure that every client receives the maximum compensation possible.
	We are a firm of solicitors, regulated by The Law Society
	We treat every client with the utmost of sensitivity and care
	We will ensure that your case progresses as speedily and efficiently as possible.
	We keep you constantly informed of the progress on your case, answering your questions and making sure that you understand how your claim is progressing
	We are able to offer our services on a “No Win No Fee” basis
	We deliver results not surprises

If you or a member of your family has suffered as a result of an accident, please contact our friendly and approachable team today. We are happy to arrange an initial free interview to discuss all issues involved in pursuing your compensation claim.
If, after talking to us, you decide not to take matters further, you are under no obligation to do so. You will not be charged for our initial advice session.

Alternatively, please register your details here and we will contact you promptly to discuss how best to proceed with you claim.

We are dedicated to your best interests, and can advise you free of charge, on how to proceed immediately.

Similar Types of Personal Injury Claim:

Further information relating to coping with Slips, Trips and Falls:

• www.APIL.org.uk
• www.AVMA.org.uk
• www.ilf.org.uk