Slipped, Tripped or Fell in a Shopping Centre or Other Public Place?

You may be entitled to compensation. Speak with our experienced personal injury solicitors today — no obligation.

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What Is a Slip, Trip or Fall Claim in a Public Place?

Slip, trip and fall claims arise when someone is injured due to unsafe or hazardous conditions on public or private property. These accidents frequently occur in shopping centres, supermarkets, department stores, cafés, restaurants, or other public venues.

If your accident happened because of someone else’s negligence — for example, a wet floor without warning signs or poorly maintained flooring — you may be entitled to compensation.
At Gibson & Associates LLP, we support clients across Ireland in claiming the compensation they deserve, providing clear, honest legal advice every step of the way.

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Who Can Be Held Responsible?

Business owners, landlords, and property management companies have a legal duty to keep public premises safe for visitors. If they fail to do so, and you are injured as a result, they may be held liable.

Our legal team will investigate the circumstances of your accident — for example, if a shopping centre failed to fix a broken tile or didn’t clean up a spill — and determine if you have a valid claim.

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Common Injuries from Falls in Public Places

Accidents in shopping centres and similar venues can cause both short-term pain and long-term injuries, including:

– Fractures and broken bones

– Sprains, strains and soft tissue injuries

– Head injuries or concussions

– Back and spinal injuries

– Psychological trauma or anxiety about public spaces

What Can Compensation Cover?

If your claim is successful, you may recover compensation for:

– Medical treatment and rehabilitation costs
– Loss of earnings and potential future income
– Pain, suffering and emotional distress
– Reduced quality of life

Travel costs to medical appointments or specialist care

We will ensure every aspect of your injury and its impact is fully considered

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Examples of Public Place Fall Claims

Falls in Shopping Centres

Slips on wet floors, trips over loose cables, or falls on broken steps or escalators.

Department Store Hazards

Injuries due to merchandise left in aisles or damaged flooring.

Supermarket Accidents

Spills, loose mats, or poorly lit aisles causing trips and slips.

Supermarket Accidents

Falls in cinemas, arcades, or event halls due to poor maintenance or lighting.

Supermarket Accidents

Accidents caused by uneven flooring, spilled drinks, or cluttered walkways.

Road Traffic
Accidents

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If you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident, whether as a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist, or while at work, our expert personal injury solicitors can help.

We specialise in car accident claims, bus accident claims, and workplace road accident claims, ensuring you get the compensation you deserve.

Accidents in the Workplace

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A workplace accident can happen to anyone, but it shouldn’t mean you have to suffer financially.

Our expert personal injury solicitors specialise in helping you claim compensation for workplace injuries and other losses. Whether you’ve suffered from a slip, trip, or fall, manual handling injury, or accidents at work, we are here to support you.

Accidents in Public Places

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Accidents in public places can happen unexpectedly, and if you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.

These accidents can occur in a wide range of locations, including parks, shopping centres, pavements, public transport, museums, and sports venues.

Medical Negligence

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Medical negligence, also known as clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional provides care that falls below the accepted standard, resulting in harm or injury.

This can happen in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ surgeries, dental practices, and other medical settings. If you have suffered due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm caused.

Childbirth Injury

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Childbirth injuries are devastating for both the mother and child. These injuries can occur during pregnancy, labour, or delivery, and may be the result of medical negligence or improper care.

If you or your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical errors or neglect, you may be entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, ongoing care, and emotional distress.

Catastrophic Injury

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Catastrophic injuries are severe, life-altering injuries that can have a profound impact on your life. These injuries often require long-term medical care, rehabilitation, and significant adjustments to daily life.

If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to an accident or medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation to help cover the immense costs of care and to support your ongoing recovery.

Why you can trust Gibson & Associates LLP

Client-Focused Results

If your case qualifies, we’ll pursue it with determination and diligence to get the best possible result for you

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We offer transparent, straightforward advice on the strength of your case and the likely outcomes—no legal jargon.

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We are proud members of the Law Society of
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Client-Focused Results

If your case qualifies, we’ll pursue it with determination and diligence to get the best possible result for you

How We Support You Through Your Recovery

At Gibson & Associates LLP, our personal injury team handles all the practical steps of the injury resolution process, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

Our team handles all the aspects of the process for you…

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This means you don’t have to worry about dealing with paperwork, calls, or attending hearings alone – we are here to guide and support you every step of the way.

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Medical Assessment

Arranging medical assessment to identify your needs.

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Handling Communications

Handling all communication throughout the process

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Exploring Legal Options

Exploring options to help you decide what is best for you

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Court Representation

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Solicitor

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Partner

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Managing Partner

Nikita Canning
Litigation Solicitor

What is the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB)?

The PIRB is an independent organisation that helps people who have been injured in road accidents, workplace incidents, or public places. It provides a fair and transparent assessment of your situation, making it easier and quicker for you to access the support you need to focus on your recovery.

Public Place Fall Injury Claims

1. Do I have a valid claim if I fell in a shopping centre?

Yes — if your injury was caused by a hazard that the property owner or management should have addressed. Our solicitors can review your case during a free consultation

2. How long do I have to make a claim?

In most cases, you have two years from the accident date to start a claim. Acting quickly ensures the best chance of gathering strong evidence.

3. What evidence will help my claim?

Photographs of the scene, CCTV footage, incident reports, witness details, medical records, and proof of expenses. We’ll guide you on collecting these.

4. Will my claim go to court?

Most are settled without court proceedings, but if it does go to court, we’ll represent and support you throughout.

5. How much compensation could I get?

It depends on your injury’s severity, its effect on your life, and your financial losses. We’ll provide an estimate after assessing your case.

6. Can I claim if I fell in a café or restaurant?

Yes. If the owner failed to keep the premises safe — for example, not cleaning up a spill promptly — you may have a claim

7. What does ‘no-win, no-fee’ mean?

You don’t pay legal fees unless we win your case. We’ll explain all costs before you decide to proceed.

Unsure what type of accident you have suffered and whether you have a qualifying case? Check out this guide!

Accidents in the Workplace

In Ireland, there are laws in place to protect you if you are injured at work. Your employer has a legal responsibility to provide you with a safe and healthy work. If you suffer an accident at work, you could be entitled to financial compensation to help cover any time you’ve had to take off work, the cost of your medical treatment and compensation for any other impacts you’ve suffered as a result of a workplace accident.

Our personal injury solicitors have extensive experience supporting nurses and healthcare professionals, construction workers, employees in industrial and manufacturing environments, and members of An Garda Siochana and emergency services.

Road Traffic Accidents

Injuries that result from road traffic accidents include being hurt as a driver or a passenger in a car or on a motorbike, on public transport such as a bus or train, or as a pedestrian or cyclist. It can also include injuries sustained in road traffic accidents while you’re at work. Whiplash is one of the key injuries that arise from road traffic accidents and can cause you to experience a significant degree of pain and miss time off work. Our personal injury solicitors can give you specialist advice about your situation and recover some of the costs of any time you’ve had off work and the costs of your medical treatment.

Whiplash is one of the key injuries that arise from road traffic accidents and can cause you to experience a significant degree of pain and miss time off work. Our personal injury solicitors can give you specialist advice about your situation and recover some of the costs of any time you’ve had off work and the costs of your medical treatment.

Accidents in Public Places

If you have been injured in a public area such as a park, sporting facility, restaurant or supermarket, our personal injury solicitors can advise you whether you are entitled to seek financial compensation. Whether it’s a trip or a fall caused by loose blocks, defective equipment, or other hazards, a personal injury can have a significant physical, emotional, and financial impact. Irish law safeguards individuals injured in public spaces by providing them with the opportunity to pursue financial compensation to help their recovery.

If you have suffered a slip, trip or fall in a public place, talk to our experienced personal injury solicitors for advice about your options.

Medical Negligence

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor or other healthcare professional or health service delivers substandard care or makes an error that results in an avoidable injury, illness or pain. Medical negligence that includes mistakes made during surgery and a misdiagnosis can impact a patient’s quality of life, or worse.

Our personal injury solicitors understand that cases involving medical negligence can be distressing, and we will take the time to listen to your story and be sensitive to your needs. We will explain your options, what is involved, the time limitations that apply and how we will support you at every stage.

Childbirth Injury

Under Irish law, birth injuries apply to those that occur during pregnancy, labour and after childbirth as a result of mistakes made by a doctor, midwife or health professional, or due to substandard care. Birth injuries apply to both mothers and babies and can vary widely in severity, affecting different parts of the body.

Cerebral Palsy, clavicle fractures and brachial plexus injuries are among the common birth injuries suffered by babies at childbirth. Mothers can also experience injuries including tears and nerve damage during delivery, and substandard care post delivery that can lead to serious infections. Please talk to our personal injury solicitors for further information and how we can support you through the process and the time limits that apply.

Catastrophic Injury

A catastrophic injury is a severe injury that has a profound and long-lasting impact. These injuries often result in permanent disability and often need extensive medical treatment and long-term care.

Common examples of catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, loss of limbs, and paralysis that result from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, sports injuries, falls from heights, diving or skiing accidents, the wrong diagnosis for a medical condition, substandard care, and acts of violence.

Our personal injury solicitors have many years’ experience advising and supporting clients in the wake of a catastrophic injury.