Compensation claims against the Council

People are injured each year in slips, trips or falls caused by uneven pavements, potholes, poorly maintained surfaces, and falls in public places. Local authorities have a duty to maintain the buildings, roads and areas for which they are responsible.

What are claims against the Council?

If the Council has been negligent and that has caused you harm, you may have a claim for personal injury compensation.

You will need to be able to prove that the accident happened and your injuries were a direct result of a failure in the Council’s duty of care to the public.

How can First4Lawyers help?

We are specialists in No Win No Fee personal injury claims. Our solicitors are here to support you in building a case that will get you the maximum compensation – whether it’s an out of court settlement or something that needs to proceed to the courts.

Only pay a fee if you receive compensation

Our No Win No Fee solicitors will take a success fee from the compensation you are awarded for a successful claim in the form of a percentage of your damages. This could be up to 25% but it won't be more than that, except in cases of road traffic accidents. Changing laws mean our solicitors will now take a payment of 30% of the final compensation amount plus VAT for all road traffic accident claims.

First4Lawyers are an award-winning claims management company with a track record of delivering service that our clients love.

We are here to do all the legal legwork, so you don’t have to. That way you can relax and focus on recovering from your ordeal.

More about making a claim

How much compensation will I receive?

It depends on your injury and how severe it is. Our compensation calculator gives an idea of the amounts you could be awarded, but a chat with our legal advisors will give you advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

Is there a time limit for making a claim against the Council?

There is usually a three-year period from the date of the accident.

I think I have a claim, what do I do next?

Make sure you get medical treatment for your injury. This will make sure the accident is in your medical records.

You should ensure you keep photos and written details of the accident, including the date, location and any witnesses. Don’t worry if you’re not sure about what to do – our solicitors will help you with that as part of the claims process.

Then just get in touch with us for a free consultation. We’ll ask you about your situation and help you work out what your options are.