Accident in a Public Place Claim

Costs of a Personal Injury Solicitor

Most claims we handle are on a no win no fee basis.

We understand that contacting a law firm is daunting, especially when discussing a potential embarrassing and/or traumatic experience. Whether it’s accidents in shops, accidents at school or another public place, our friendly team of personal injury solicitors will ensure you receive the best advice and guidance.

Accidents in Shops, Accidents at School and Other Public Places

Our personal injury solicitors can support with:

• Slips, trips and falls
• Accidents in shops
• Accidents at school
• Injuries in other public places such as public highways
• Injuries at public places such as schools, parks and on public highways
• Accidents in businesses premises

Free Personal Injury Claim Assessment

Our personal injury team provides a free, confidential assessment to help you understand whether you may have a personal injury claim. During this initial review, a specialist considers your account, relevant paperwork, and how the situation has affected you. This assessment is not legal advice and does not involve opening a claim unless your case is suitable to proceed. You’ll receive a clear outcome, an explanation of what could happen next, and information about funding options, including No Win No Fee*.

If your case requires further investigation, we will explain the process, costs, and timescales before any further work begins.  We offer flexible appointments by phone, secure online meetings, or in person at our Sheffield, Barnsley, or Rotherham offices, ensuring expert legal support that fits around you.

Find out more Free Personal Injury Claim Assessment

How the Free Assessment Works

Step 1 – Check if you may have a personal injury claim. Contact our medical negligence team by completing our online form or calling 0114 2496 611. We will gather some initial information to understand your situation.

Step 2 – Share Your Information. You provide a summary of what happened and any relevant paperwork you already have. This helps us understand the background to your concerns.

Step 3 – Initial Review. A personal injury specialist will review the information against the compensation claim criteria.

Step 4 – Outcome Explained. We will let you know whether:

• We may be able to help and take the matter further, or
• We are unable to assist and should signpost you elsewhere If the case is suitable, we will explain the process, timescales, and funding options before any appointment or further work is arranged.

When to Make an Accident in a Public Place Claim

In the UK, you’ll normally have to make your claim within three years of the incident. Your personal injury solicitor will need to prove that the accident was the fault of whoever is responsible for the public space, or someone employed by them.

No Win No Fee Injury Claim

We believe that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial circumstances. Our no win no fee agreement, also known as a conditional fee agreement (CFA), helps you take legal action. You don’t have to worry about upfront costs.*

In most cases, if accepted on a no win, no fee basis, you won’t pay a penny upfront for our legal services*. The basis of a CFA is that you will not be required to pay our legal fees if the compensation claim is unsuccessful. Meaning, you will not pay any fees to us unless we win your case for you*.

You can find more information on our no win no fee personal injury claim page. It includes a full list of terms and conditions.

*There are circumstances where you would be asked to pay any outstanding costs even if you don’t win your case.

You may need to pay for services from Howells Solicitors in certain situations. These include being dishonest, not giving your solicitor instructions, or rejecting an offer against their advice. Other examples are the death of the claimant, cancelling your claim, and moving without telling your solicitor.

In these cases, you might also have to cover the defendant’s costs. Client’s may be asked to pay disbursements up front or must stand to the cost of a medical report if a second opinion is obtained. In some instances, you may need to pay for medical reports or other third-party payments upfront. We would discuss this with you before making any decision.

Flexible Appointments

We understand that dealing with personal injury matters can be stressful, and finding time to attend in-person appointments isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer our full range of personal injury services remotely, offering a more efficient and convenient service. We can offer our personal injury legal support via telephone or secure remote online meetings.

This approach allows you to access expert legal advice from the comfort of your home, without the need to travel or rearrange your schedule. If your case requires a court hearing, many procedural matters are now handled remotely too, ensuring your legal journey is as smooth and accessible as possible.

Our remote services are designed to be just as personal and confidential as in-person consultations, with clear communication and full transparency every step of the way. Remote appointments are offered throughout the case, and most correspondence can be handled by email and Howells secure Client Portal.

Whether you’re dealing with sensitive personal injury matters or simply seeking guidance, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience that puts your needs first. Whilst we appreciate that remote services offer convenience, they may not be suitable for everyone. If you do wish to meet us face to face, you can book an appointment at one of our offices in Sheffield, Barnsley or Rotherham.

Our Personal Injury Solicitors

Our personal injury solicitors cover the entirety of England and Wales, and have physical offices in:

– Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham

– We also cover other areas of the UK, such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Nottingham.

You can arrange appointments face to face, or we offer telephone or video call options available. If you can’t make it to our office, we could arrange for a member of the team to visit you at home. We can also arrange flexible appointments to fit around lunch breaks or work commitments.

Fill out an assessment form or call us on 0114 2496 611 to book your free appointment today.