Unfortunately, there can be injuries anywhere and at any moment. Even where you have a right to feel safe,
accidents can still happen because of others ' neglect. Injuries in public places such as supermarkets, schools,
 parks or even footpaths are not uncommon to people, due to a failure of a party to take due care. Learn more on
how you are covered under the public liability statute and the public liability litigation provisions if you are
a survivor of an incident involving public property caused by the negligence of someone else, such as entering the
premises.

What is a public liability claim?

In all situations in which you have been injured in a public area because of another party, you may be entitled to
file a public liability claim. This claim is made against the party for not taking reasonable care of its surroundings
(though only partially faulting), such as not guaranteeing a safe environment free from spills or slippery surfaces.
This claim is made against the party. Any compensation for any personal damage arising from such accidents will be
fairly compensated in a liability claim settlement.

How long will a claim take?

The duration of the claim depends largely on the severity of the injuries of the victim. If the injury is minor and
 a speedy recovery occurs, it can be settled quickly.  If the damage is quite severe and requires a certain amount
 of time for stabilization, the treatment may take longer to assess the actual long-term extent of the injuries to
the patient and ensure fair sums of compensation are obtained.

What time limits apply?
Indeed, when filing a public liability case, specific deadlines apply. Since most lawsuits may be settled between the
injured party and the defendant directly, most cases in a courtroom will never have to be resolved. Nevertheless, where
 the two sides can not reach an agreement, public liability cases are subject to a term of 3 years ' statute of
limitations.


Under what circumstances can time limits be extended?
Claims made after 3 years of the accident shall be blocked unless the time limit is extended in special
circumstances. This could include cases where the wounds of the patient (such as a psychological condition)
happened just a few times after the incident, or where it took a long time to see the true seriousness. The
victims should however seek to act within the 3-year limit and should not rely on these special circumstances
because they are extremely hard to prove before the courts.

Why do I need to act as soon as possible?
When you believe that you can sue publicly, you can immediately contact AAA lawyers to ensure that your injury
hasn't been paid. While you can take legal action for up to three years, it is best to start a claim as soon as
possible, because the process of claims itself can be complicated and take longer than expected. An significant,
but sometimes prompt, move is to gather evidence to support your claim. The data you can gather will help maximize
 the payment you obtain, but it takes some time to collect the information. This could include:

Note the accident to the occupant and keep records of any post-injury correspondence
Take pictures of the location of the injury, the setting and the wound itself
Photograph the spot, the atmosphere and the wound
Receive your accident health records such as treatment times, medical certificates and radiation
Having the names of any victims and other contact details
Receiving receipts or reports of any complications that result from your injuries, such as home changing costs or expenditures for travel
Records of loss of wages from your injuries


The sooner you start the case, the sooner you will receive compensation to cover any medical costs, treatment and
aid costs, adjustments to your family and lost income.It is therefore in the best interests of the victim to behave
when the incident takes place.