Bar & Nightclub Injury claim*

A bar and nightclub injury claim* is when the patron brings a case against the business owner for personal injury suffered on the premises. The person injured makes a compensation claim* for the effects of the injury on their life.

You may suffer a personal injury such as a broken nose in an unprovoked assault, cuts and bruises when you slip on a wet floor or a back injury when the bar stool collapses under you.

A look at recent statistics for hospitality accidents shows that 30% of all reported injuries in hospitality are due to slips, trips, and falls accidents. Up to 25% of slips, trips and falls can lead to severe injury and time off work.

If you suffer an accident while on a night out or working in a pub or nightclub, you could have a personal injury compensation claim*.

At PBN Litigation Solicitors, we can look at the details of your case and determine if you have a valid bar and nightclub injury claim*.

The common bar and nightclub injury claims* in Ireland range from a torn shoulder muscle in a slip on the wet stairs to the broken bone when assaulted by another person on a night out.

You can suffer a bar or a nightclub injury as a patron or as an employee. When you suffer an injury in the hospitality sector you claim against the owner of the premises or the employer.

Common bar and nightclub injury claims*:

Cuts and bruises from a fall on a wet bathroom floor could make it difficult for you to exercise, may take time to heal and could have you off work for a considerable time.

The scarring from a deep cut may affect your mental well-being, and you could need plastic surgery to recover from the injuries from a fall on a wet bathroom floor in a bar or nightclub.

You can claim for the effects of the cuts and bruises and for the costs of your recovery.

Broken bones due to an assault by a member of staff at the bar or nightclub could form a compensation claim*. If you are assaulted by a member of the security staff or one of the crew behind the bar, you may have a personal injury claim*.

If you are not entirely responsible for the causes of your injury, you may have a valid bar injury claim*.

You could suffer an injury by a member of staff when:

A PBN Litigation solicitor can look at the assault case and see where you may have a compensation claim*.

Torn ligaments in a slip down the broken stairs can happen in a poorly-maintained nightclub or a bar without the correct safety precautions in place. 

The faulty rail could collapse while you are walking down the stairs, or a loose step might trip you up and cause you to fall and injure yourself.

A subsequent torn ligament in the shoulders, arm or ankles can take time to heal, and you may be unable to work or drive for a length of time.

The costs of recovery and of not being able to work may form part of your bar injury compensation claim*.

Muscle injury from falling over the wiring and furniture in the pub could happen when the bar stool collapses under you, causing a torn hamstring or when you fall over the leg of a table placed too close to the bar.

In a bar and nightclub, the lighting could be dimmed, and with other people in the room, you may not see the obstacles of wiring or furniture, and you could trip over, pulling a muscle in the arms and legs.

Health and Safety guidelines show bar and nightclub staff how to keep the floor clear and how to lay out the premises to keep it safe for patrons.

A bar and nightclub injury claim* can get you compensation for the impact of the muscle injury due to falling over wiring and furniture when out for a drink.

Facial lacerations in a trip on a step in the bar or nightclub can happen in poorly lit premises or where step hazards are not marked as dangerous. 

Many bars and nightclubs in Ireland are in converted, older buildings and steps, and uneven floors and sudden drops can be a slip, trip, and fall hazard.

You could suffer facial lacerations in a pub or nightclub fall when:

Facial lacerations will take time to heal, and you may need time off work to recover and receive further medical treatment.

Any injury in a bar and nightclub which is not wholly your fault can impact your life, cause you stress and mental anguish, and you could be unable to work.

PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience to handle your bar and nightclub injury claim* and get you the compensation you deserve.

Public liability in a bar and nightclub claim is when the owner of the property where you had your accident is liable for your compensation claim**. A property owner may be the nightclub owner, the bar operator or the management company leasing and running the business.

In Ireland, a property owner is responsible for the building, land, and paths on their business premises, which are open to the public. The term ‘public liability’ refers to the duty of care the property owner has to anyone who uses their premises.

When a property is a nightclub or the local pub, the property owner has a duty of care to keep the property safe for all who use it. If they do not maintain it correctly, such as not repairing the furniture, carrying out maintenance or leaving a wet floor untended, it could breach their duty of care to the public.

If you are injured in an accident in a bar or nightclub open to the public, you may have a public liability compensation claim**

Public liability insurance in Ireland is an insurance policy taken out by a property owner to cover compensation for accidents to members of the public on their premises.

If you are injured in an accident that was not wholly your fault while on property open to the public, you may be able to claim* against the owner’s public liability insurance.

Public liability insurance is mandatory for business owners in Ireland. They must have it in place to pay compensation claims* for those injured while on their property. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors know how to claim against public liability insurance and can handle your bar and nightclub injury claim*.

Compensation for a bar and nightclub injury in Ireland can be for a broken bone in a fall on the wet bathroom in the nightclub or facial lacerations for a slip on broken glass in the pub. 

You claim* for the effects of the injury today and in the future, such as the need for full-time personal care for life.

The compensation awarded in Ireland for any personal injury differs depending on the injury or injuries you suffer, such as the consequences of scarring to the face after an assault in a bar or a broken leg in a fall at the nightclub.

Injury in a personal injury case could cause unnecessary pain and emotional stress. You could spend time in hospital and be unable to work or look after family members in your care.

There is not one fixed compensation award for any personal injury claim*. A personal injury solicitor can only give you an idea of what is possible when you suffer injury in a bar or nightclub.

Every compensation claim* is different. You may experience pain and suffering due to the accident, which could affect your ability to work, travel, and provide for your family. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can explain how the process works and how to make a claim* for bar or nightclub personal injury compensation.

There are a few steps to follow when you make a claim* for bar and nightclub personal injury compensation in Ireland.

Making a personal injury claim* may seem daunting, but with the help of PBN Litigation Solicitors, you can navigate your way through what can be a complicated process.

The steps to follow when making a bar and nightclub injury claim* in Ireland are:

There is a two-year time limit for personal injury claims** in Ireland. You should start the process of engaging a solicitor and applying to the PIAB before the two-year limit is reached; being able to form a claim* while the details are fresh in your head could be invaluable to the case.

You may only realise after the two-year time limit has passed, however, that your injury is due to a bar or nightclub accident, and you may need to refer to what is known as the ‘Date of Knowledge.’ 

‘The Date of Knowledge’ is the date when you realise that the accident in the bar or nightclub caused the suffering you are experiencing. 

You may see a doctor, for example, with what you think is a new complaint, but they may see a path back to the accident that happened more than two years previously.

Parents can make a personal injury claim* on behalf of a child at any time until they reach 18 years of age. Once a child turns 18, they have a two-year time limit to start a personal injury claim* or from the date of knowledge they realise what happened to them.

Your PBN Litigation solicitor can advise on all aspects of the personal injury compensation claim*.

Start your personal injury claim* today by contacting PBN Litigation Solicitors. 

If you have suffered from an injury in an assault or a slip on a wet floor in a bar or nightclub, then PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience and expertise to manage your compensation claim*. 

You, the client, are the one injured and are in recovery. The last thing you should have to worry about is dealing with the PIAB or the courts when recovering from the personal injury. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can take on your case and work with you to get the compensation you deserve.

We pride ourselves in taking the stress out of personal injury litigation by providing a service dedicated to the client. 

Contact PBN Litigation Solicitors today to make your bar and nightclub injury claim*.