Jogging accidents typically occur as a slip or fall accident in a public place. These accidents can happen for various reasons and many different injuries can be sustained as a result.
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The main cause of jogging accidents is tripping over obstacles and potholes. In many cases, it is the occupier of the land who is responsible for maintaining their property and as a result they may be found liable for any injuries which are sustained. It is important to note that claims made following an accident are made through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB).
When making a personal injury claim it is important to determine who is liable for the cause of the accident. This is an important first step in the claims process which will also help to avoid delays. Following an accident in a public place, it can be difficult to determine who is liable for the cause of the accident. This will depend on where you were jogging at the time of the accident.
If the accident occurred on public property it is likely that the local Council will be found liable as they are generally responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of public places. They have a duty of care to ensure that they provide a safe and hazard free environment for all visitors. A breach of their duty of care can lead to injuries being sustained. They have a responsibility to carry out frequent assessments of the area in order to identify and eliminate potential hazards. They also need to ensure that they make people aware of any risk that could lead to the occurrence of an accident. If it is found that an accident occurred as a result of negligence on their behalf, then they are likely to be found liable for the cause of any accidents or injuries sustained.
Owners and occupiers of private land have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all visitors. This is stated in the Occupiers Liability Act 1995. The Act states that an occupier of a premises owes a reasonable level of duty of care to any visitors on their land. It is their responsibility to ensure that their property is maintained to a good standard so as to ensure the safety of both themselves and visitors. They are also expected to frequently assess the property to eliminate any potential hazards which could lead to an accident occurring. If it is found that an accident was caused as a result of their negligence or a breach of duty of care then they will be found liable.
It is important to note that if the injured party has contributed to the cause of their accident, through contributory negligence, then they may not be entitled to make a claim for the injuries they have sustained. If it can be shown that they took reasonable steps to ensure their own safety then this may be reconsidered.
Injuries sustained in jogging accident claims include:
This is a common cause of trip and fall accidents as an uneven road surface can make the chances of an accident occurring higher. This can lead to various injuries being sustained as a result. This is typically due to negligence in failing to maintain the area.
It is important that potholes on the road or surface of a footpath are maintained and filled in adequately so as to avoid the risk of both a road traffic accident and a pedestrian accident. It would be very common that you could trip in a pothole and sustain various injuries. If you become aware of a pothole which could potentially lead to the cause of an accident it is important that you report this to your local council.
It is a requirement that all property owners or occupiers carry out frequent risk assessments in order to identify and eliminate hazards. This will also make them aware of the procedures which need to be in place in order to reduce the number of injuries that are sustained. The details of any assessments carried out should be kept on record for future reference also. This allows them to determine the severity of hazards and the potential accidents that could be caused as a result.
All public areas should have adequate footpaths to ensure the safety of pedestrians at all times. It is important that they are maintained and any hazards are dealt with in a timely manner. These paths should be adequate to allow people to travel in both directions. If there are no footpaths in place, joggers should travel against the flow of traffic on a straight road so as to reduce the risk of sustaining an injury. This gives you more time to react to risky situations.
Following a jogging accident, there are a number of steps your should follow:
Your health is your wealth and should be your first priority. Immediately after an accident, take a second to assess yourself to determine if you have any injuries. Then check if anybody else involved in the accident needs medical attention. If anybody has sustained a serious injury, ensure that you contact an ambulance to attend the scene.
You must remember that minor injuries where you ‘feel fine’ could progress to a more serious injury in the future. In this case, it is always better to be safe than sorry and advisable that you go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) or local GP to be checked out.
It is important that you report the accident to the appropriate county council. You may be required to assist to fill in an accident form. This is to provide them details of how the accident occurred and details of the injury. You should also request that they preserve any CCTV footage.
Collect contact details of any witnesses to the accident – their names and contact information.
It is important that you collect all the relevant information in connection with your accident:
If you are considering moving forward with a claim for any personal injuries sustained, it is advisable that you speak with a public place accident claims solicitor as soon as possible. If you are proceeding with a claim, the first step will be submitting your claim to the Injuries Board for assessment. A solicitor can help you prepare your application to the Injuries Board and ensure that you follow the process in the correct format, meaning that you can move forward with your claim quickly without unnecessary delays.
It is important to remember to keep copies of any expenses that you have incurred as a result of the accident. It is also imperative to retain copies of medical reports or incident report forms where possible as you will need them when making a claim.
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Once you have gathered most of the relevant information in relation to your injury it is then time to move forward with your claim. It is important to use a specialist public place accident solicitor to help you with this.
When you decide you want to move forward with your claim it is important to have as much as possible of the relevant information to hand when contacting a solicitor. Some of the important information to have on hand at this point is:
As a solicitor is aware of the claims process they can avoid any legal bumps in the road you might encounter if you looked after this matter yourself. It is their job to be your trusted advisor on all legal matters throughout your case.
One of the most important documents in your case is a medical report. Your solicitor will ask for your doctor’s or hospital details so he can obtain a report on your injuries. This report will then be used to allow us to progress your case.
As soon as your solicitor has gathered all the information, your accident claim will be submitted to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board for assessment. Your solicitor will do this for you. Once the Injuries Board assess your claim your solicitor will revert with a suggested settlement amount. At this stage, you have a choice to accept the Injuries Board assessment or reject it and move to the next steps.
At this point one of two scenarios will unfold:
a. If both you and the other party accept the Injuries Board assessment, your case is settled and the person at fault will be ordered to pay settlement to you.
b. If either you or the other party reject the Injuries Board assessment, then you move to the next stage and your solicitor will issue legal proceedings.
Before you start to concern yourself with court and everything that comes with it, it’s important to understand that only a very small percentage of cases actually make it to a courtroom.
Settlement meetings will be arranged where a settlement can be negotiated. Most cases are settled at this point prior to a court hearing date without you ever having to step foot into a courtroom and remember it’s your solicitor’s job to be with you every step of the way, right beside you to ensure that your best interests are met at all stages. Your solicitor is to be your trusted advisor throughout the process and this allows you to focus on your recovery, as they focus on settling your case.
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If you are to proceed with a jogging accident claim you may be entitled to recoup costs to you as a result of the accident. This is along with added expenses you may have incurred, these claims are called damages:
General damages are non-financial damages such as pain and suffering and/or physical and emotional injuries following an accident.
Special damages are out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of an accident while jogging, for example, loss of earnings (if you are out of work), medical bills, and added travel costs as a result of the accident (for example, travel to and from the hospital). Learn more about Special Damages.
The statute of limitations are the legal time limits on how long you have to make a claim — these vary depending on the situation. The general rule for most personal injury cases is that the person has two years from the date of the accident or date of knowledge of the accident to make a claim for compensation. Contacting a solicitor to discuss your case will help you in determining how long you have left to make a claim.
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