How Much Could I Get For An Accident In A Pub?

In this guide, we will discuss when you could claim for injuries sustained in an accident in a pub, the process of doing so and the compensation you could receive if your claim succeeds.

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How Much Could I Get For An Accident In A Pub?

Furthermore, this guide will discuss the duty of care owed to you. As an employee working in a pub, your employer has a responsibility to prevent you from sustaining harm in the workplace. As a member of the public, the party in control of a public space has a responsibility to ensure your reasonable safety. We will look at the legislation that outlines the duty of care owed to you and how an accident could occur if this duty is breached.

Additionally, we will discuss how a solicitor who offers their services on a No Win No Fee basis could benefit your claim.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with an advisor. They can provide guidance on whether you could seek compensation for an injury at a bar or pub that you sustained. To get in touch:

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  1. Calculating Compensation For An Accident In A Pub
  2. Can I Claim Compensation After An Accident In A Pub?
  3. Types Of Accidents That Could Occur In A Pub
  4. Possible Injuries That Could Be Sustained In Pub Accidents
  5. Where Can I Find A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
  6. Find Out More About Claims For An Accident In A Pub

Calculating Compensation For An Accident In A Pub

Personal injury settlements awarded following a successful claim often comprise both general and special damages. General damages compensate for the emotional pain and physical suffering you have experienced as a result of your injuries. There is also consideration given to the impact the injuries have had on your quality of life.

In order to calculate the value of your injuries, solicitors can use a document called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). It contains a set of compensation brackets which correspond to different injuries. The table below contains some of these guideline figures. However, you should only use them as a guide because they do not reflect the settlement you will receive.

InjuryGuideline Compensation AmountDetails
Brain Damage£282,010 to £403,990(a) Very Severe: The person requires full-time nursing care.
Brain Damage£150,110 to £219,070(c) Moderate (i) An intellectual deficit of a moderate to severe nature with an affect on senses and a personality change.
Neck£65,740 to £130,930(a) Severe (ii) Permanent brachial plexus damage or substantial loss of movement in the neck as well as function loss in more than one limb.
Neck£24,990 to £38,490(b) Moderate (i) Fractures or dislocations causing immediate symptoms that are severe and require a spinal fusion.
Leg £54,830 to £87,890(b) Severe (ii) Very serious injuries that cause a permanent problem with mobility.
Arm£39,170 to £59,860(b) Injuries in this bracket cause a permanent and substantial disability. This includes serious fractures of one or both forearms causing a permanent and significant functional or cosmetic disability.
Back£27,760 to £38,780(b) Moderate (i) Damage to an intervertebral disc with an irritated nerve root and reduced mobility.
Ankle£13,740 to £26,590 (c) Moderate: Less serious disabilities from injuries such as fractures and tears to the ligaments.
Elbow£12,590 to £24,500(b) Less Severe: Major surgery isn't needed and there is no significant disability but function is impaired.
Shoulder£12,770 to £19,200(b) Serious: Shoulder dislocation and lower brachial plexus damage resulting in shoulder and neck pain.

Special damages compensate for the monetary losses incurred due to your injuries. These can include loss of earnings, medical costs, care costs and travel expenses.

It’s important to collect evidence of these losses, such as in the form of receipts, payslips and invoices.

To receive an estimate of how much compensation you could receive after being injured in an accident in a pub, call our team on the number above.

Can I Claim Compensation After An Accident In A Pub?

There are several third parties who owe a duty of care. Firstly, employers owe a duty of care to their employees as outlined in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. They must take all reasonable steps to prevent their employees from suffering harm in the workplace.

Secondly, the party in control of a public space has a duty of care to ensure the reasonable safety of members of the public visiting the space for it’s intended purpose. This is outlined in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.

If you are injured as an employee or a member of the public after an accident in a pub, it may be possible to seek compensation if you can prove:

  • A third party owed you a duty of care
  • This duty of care was breached
  • You experienced harm as a result. This is known as negligence.

What Can I Do After An Accident In A Pub?

There are several steps you could take after sustaining harm in a pub accident, including gathering evidence to support your case. Evidence you could gather includes:

  • Medical records
  • CCTV footage
  • Contact details of witnesses
  • Pictures of the accident scene
  • Pictures of your injuries

To learn more about the steps you can take when making a public liability claim or workplace accident claim. please get in touch using the number above.

Types Of Accidents That Could Occur In A Pub

There are various types of accidents that could occur in a pub. Accidents involving members of the public could include:

  • Slip, trip or fall accidents: A member of the public could slip on a wet floor that hadn’t been cleaned up or adequately signposted.
  • Allergic reaction incident: A customer might suffer an allergic reaction after a server fails to provide the correct allergen information about a specific dish.

Accidents involving employees working in a pub could include:

  • Fall from a height accident: An employee may fall down the stairs due to a faulty handrail.
  • Manual handling accident: An employee may not have received the adequate training to carry out lifting jobs, such as carrying stock from the stock room, leading to them experiencing harm.

Possible Injuries That Could Be Sustained In Pub Accidents

There are several types of injuries that could be sustained following an accident in a pub. For example:

  • Head injury, such as concussion or brain damage
  • Broken and fractured bones such as broken hand injuries and foot injuries
  • Soft tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Musculoskeletal injuries

Injuries such as these could vary in severity. This will be taken into consideration when valuing how much you could receive for the harm you sustained. Other factors that could be considered include the treatment required, future prognosis and the psychological impact.

To find out whether you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim, get in touch on the number above.

Where Can I Find A No Win No Fee Solicitor?

There are several benefits of working with a solicitor. For example, they can help you:

  • Collect evidence to support your claim
  • Gather witness statements
  • Ensure you put forward your claim within the correct time frame
  • Put forward a full and complete claim

Solicitors who work under No Win No Fee agreements could offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means that you won’t pay for their services upfront or during the course of your claim. You also typically won’t pay for these services if your claim does not succeed.

Upon the completion of a successful claim, you will pay your solicitor a success fee from your compensation. This is subject to a legal cap.

The solicitors from our panel have experience handling personal injury claims and could offer to begin working your case on a No Win No Fee basis, provided it’s valid and has a chance of success. If you would like to learn more about the services they can offer, please get in touch using the details provided below.

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Thank you for reading this guide on how much you could receive following a successful claim for an accident in a pub. We hope it has given you the information you need. However, if you have any questions, you can get in touch with an advisor. They can offer free legal advice regarding your potential case.

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We hope this guide on claiming for injuries sustained in an accident in a pub has helped. However, if you have any further questions, get in touch using the details provided above.

Writer Jeff Wallow

Editor Meg McConnell