A bar and nightclub injury claim* seeks compensation for the effects of a personal injury that was not your fault on a night out. You could suffer the injury in the local pub or nightclub, but it could impact your life today and in the future.

The owner of the venue owes the customers a duty of care. If the owner of a bar breaches that duty of care and you suffer broken bones, lacerations or muscle tears, it may lead to a personal injury compensation claim*.

Nightclubs should be where you go for fun late in the evening. You should not have to suffer an injury due to a nightclub owner’s breach of duty of care to the customers.

A bar and nightclub injury claim* can get you compensation for the loss of income, the medical bills, and other costs you incur when you suffer a personal injury on a night out in town.

PBN Litigation Solicitors can handle your bar and nightclub injury compensation claim*.

What is a bar and 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*.

PBN Los abogados trabajan con usted para obtener la compensación que se merece.

Nos enorgullecemos de eliminar el estrés de los litigios por lesiones personales ofreciendo un servicio dedicado al cliente.

Common bar and nightclub injury claims* in Ireland?

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 claim
  • Broken bones due to an assault by a member of staff claim
  • Muscle injury from falling over wiring and furniture in the pub claim
  • Facial lacerations in a trip on a step in the bar or nightclub claim

Cuts and bruises from a fall on a wet bathroom floor claim

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 claim

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:

  • The doorman punches you in the ribs
  • The barman hits you when breaking up a fight
  • You fall over when pushed in the back by security staff

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 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 wiring and furniture in the pub 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 claim

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:

  • The step to another level is not marked in the pub
  • The floor in the nightclub is uneven in places
  • The steps are not lit as they should be when the lights are turned down

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.

What is public liability in a bar and nightclub claim?

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**

What is public liability insurance?

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*.

Contacto PBN abogados hoy para todas sus necesidades de indemnización por lesiones personales.

Compensation for bar and nightclub injury in Ireland

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.

Una lesión en un caso de lesiones personales podría causar dolor innecesario y estrés emocional. Podría pasar tiempo en el hospital y no poder trabajar ni cuidar a los miembros de su familia bajo su cuidado.

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.

Cada reclamación de indemnización es diferente. Es posible que experimente dolor y sufrimiento debido al accidente, lo que podría afectar su capacidad para trabajar, viajar y mantener a su familia. 

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

How to make a claim* for bar and 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.

Presentar una demanda por lesiones personales* puede parecer algo intimidante, pero con la ayuda de PBN Litigation Solicitors, podrás navegar por este proceso, que puede ser complicado.

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

Debe contratar a un abogado especializado en lesiones personales lo antes posible para impulsar su demanda de lesiones personales*. El equipo de PBN Litigation Solicitors le puede asesorar sobre su caso y sobre cómo proceder.

With our no-obligation consultation, we can meet with you in confidence and advise you on the strengths of your personal injury case. 

To investigate your case, we will request an initial medical report from your doctor outlining the injuries you sustained in the assault at the nightclub or the slip on the wet floor of the bar.

Se recopilarán informes actualizados con un pronóstico final de los médicos antes de que se resuelva el caso. 

Ayudaremos a investigar su caso mediante la obtención de declaraciones de testigos o mediante solicitudes de acceso a los datos de las imágenes de las cámaras de vigilancia o de los archivos de personal. 

Submission of the bar and nightclub injury claim* to the Junta de Evaluación de Lesiones Personales Seguirá. Tras recibir su informe médico del médico, podremos presentar la reclamación* a PIAB.  

El PIAB se pondrá en contacto con la parte negligente y sus aseguradoras. La parte negligente tiene 90 días para confirmar al PIAB si darán su consentimiento a la PIAB evaluar la reclamación* o denegar la autorización PIAB para evaluar el caso.  

If they agree to permit the board to assess the injury claim*, the PIAB tiene nueve meses para hacerlo. El PIAB Pueden extender este período en varios meses si lo desean.

Dentro del período de nueve meses, se le enviará para una evaluación independiente realizada por un médico independiente de la junta de lesiones.  

The PIAB will issue a Letter of Assessment to you and to the negligent party. In the letter, they will outline what compensation you are due for the effects of the personal injury. 

Si usted y la parte negligente aceptan la Carta de Evaluación, el PIAB emite una Orden de Pago, en la cual la parte negligente debe pagarle la indemnización en una fecha específica. 

Desafortunadamente, podría ser necesario acudir a los tribunales si la parte negligente niega su responsabilidad por la lesión personal o si las dos partes no pueden llegar a un acuerdo sobre un nivel de indemnización aceptable. 

Presentar una demanda en los tribunales puede ser el último paso para resolver su caso de lesiones personales. Su abogado se encargará de administrar su caso a partir de ahora. PIAB cuando el tribunal se convierte en la única opción. 

Your solicitor will issue the court proceedings and advise you along every step of what can be a complicated process for the family. 

Los procedimientos judiciales pueden prolongarse, y necesitará experiencia y conocimientos de su lado cuando esté en el tribunal. 

In some cases, a bar or nightclub injury claim* is settled on the steps of the court when the negligent party meets the person who suffered the personal injury. 

¿Cuáles son los plazos para presentar una demanda por lesiones personales* en Irlanda?

En Irlanda existe un plazo de dos años para reclamaciones por lesiones personales**. Debes iniciar el proceso de contratar un abogado y presentar la solicitud ante la PIAB antes de que se llegue al plazo de dos años; poder presentar una reclamación mientras los detalles estén frescos en tu memoria podría ser invaluable para el caso.

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.

Los padres pueden presentar una demanda por lesiones personales* en nombre de un niño en cualquier momento hasta que éste cumpla 18 años. Una vez que el niño cumpla 18 años, tiene un plazo de dos años para iniciar una demanda por lesiones personales* o desde la fecha en que se da cuenta de lo que le sucedió.

Su abogado de litigios relacionados con PBN puede asesorarle sobre todos los aspectos de la demanda de indemnización por lesiones personales*.

Inicia tu demanda por lesiones personales* hoy

Inicie su demanda por lesiones personales* hoy mismo contactando con 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. 

Los abogados especialistas en litigios de PBN Litigation Solicitors pueden encargarse de su caso y trabajar con usted para obtener la indemnización que se merece.

Nos enorgullecemos de eliminar el estrés de los litigios por lesiones personales ofreciendo un servicio dedicado al cliente. 

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