Accident in a Public Place*

Beauty Salon Injury Claims*

If you or a family member have been injured at a beauty salon due to someone else’s negligence, it is important that you talk to a solicitor if you wish to pursue a claim.

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All beauty salons have a duty of care to provide a reasonable level of safety to clients. It is the manager’s responsibility to take all necessary measures to prevent both staff and customer injuries, this includes ensuring that:

  • all staff have adequate training
  • staff use appropriate techniques to carry out the services
  • the salon uses products that comply with European Union cosmetic product regulations
  • the salon properly sterilises equipment
  • appropriate safety measures are in place
  • clients are informed of any risks prior to the service

Beauty salons are obliged to ask clients if they have any allergies and to perform a skin patch test before treatment where one is required.

This can help prevent severe reactions to beauty products. Customers should be provided with this test and its purpose should be explained. It’s important to acknowledge that sensitivity to tints and dyes can develop over time, so patch testing cannot prevent all injuries.

Common beauty salon injury claims*:

  • side effects and injuries from Botox or fillers
  • burns or skin tears from waxing
  • skin damage or burns from laser treatment or intense pulse light (IPL)
  • damaged hair or scalp from a poorly executed treatment
  • excessive redness or swelling from eyelash tinting.

What to do if injured at a beauty salon:

1. Seek medical attention

If you have been injured, whether you suffered a cut, burn, or allergic reaction, look after your health first and seek medical attention. Minor injuries may progress into more serious injuries if left untreated, so it is important to get advice from a medical professional.

2. Report the injury

Cuts and burns usually occur during the service, whereas allergic reactions may develop a few hours following the treatment or service. If you have suffered an injury, whether during the treatment, or if it developed over time, make sure you report your injury to the beauty salon.

They may be able to identify the cause of injury and help you seek appropriate treatment. Reporting your injury will also allow the beauty salon management to take necessary precautions to prevent further cases.

3. Contact a personal injury claims solicitor

A personal injury claims solicitor can advise you on what to do following an injury in a beauty salon if you want to make a claim for compensation.

Physical injuries resulting from accidents in a public place may also have psychological impacts on victims. These injuries could result in financial hardship and daily challenges.

Knowing your rights will allow you to make an informed decision on how to proceed with your case.

 


What to do after an accident in a public place*?

Following an accident in a public place, there are a number of steps you should follow:

  1. Seek medical attention

    Your health is your wealth and should be your first priority. Immediately after a public place accident, take a second to assess yourself to determine if you have any injuries and seek the relevant medical attention. If you have sustained a serious injury ensure that you contact an ambulance to attend the scene.

    For minor injuries, 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.

  2. Report the accident

    If you have an accident in a public place it is important to report it to the persons who are in charge of the upkeep of property.

    Examples of such are:

  3. Identify any witnesses

    If possible, try to collect the contact details of anybody that witnessed the accident. This may be of good use if you do decide to pursue a public place accident claim. It is also useful to find out if there is any CCTV in the area where the accident happened.

  4. Document the incident

    It is important that you collect all the relevant information in connection with your accident:

    • How the accident happened
    • Details of any witnesses
    • If there are any CCTV recordings of the accident
    • Take pictures of where the accident happened and what caused you to slip, trip or fall
  5. Speak to a public place accident solicitor

    If you are considering moving forward with a public place accident 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 public place accident solicitor can help you in preparing 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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How do I make a claim?

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.

  1. Prepare information for a solicitor

    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:

    • Date of the accident
    • Location of the accident
    • Details of who/what caused the accident
    • Specifics of what happened
    • Who did you report the accident to?
    • Copies of any booking receipts or information you have
    • Is there CCTV that may have captured the accident
    • Details of your injuries
    • Details of hospital or GP attended
    • Any pictures you may have taken of the scene of the accident and/or your injuries
  2. Solicitor becomes your trusted advisor

    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.

  3. Solicitor obtains a medical report

    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 they can obtain a report on your injuries. This report will then be used to allow us to progress your case.

  4. Solicitor prepares the Injuries Board application

    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, they will revert with a suggested settlement amount to your solicitor. 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.

  5. Possible case outcomes

    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.

At Tracey Solicitors LLP, we make law accessible to all – regardless of your knowledge or experience with the claims process. For more information and a confidential discussion on your accident, phone 01 649 9900 or email ask@traceysolicitors.ie to tell us about your case, where you can speak with a member of our team straight away.

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Case Settlement

If you are to proceed with a rental property accident 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

General damages are non-financial damages such as pain and suffering and/or physical and emotional injuries following an accident.

Special Damages

Out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of an accident in a rental property. For example, loss of earnings, medical bills, and added travel costs as a result of the accident, for example, travel to and from a hospital. Learn more about Special Damages.

What are the Legal Time Limits?

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.

Learn more about Time Limits

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We’re here to help you with your claim, and will work with you to ensure you understand every step of your legal journey.

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