Alcohol seems to hold a curious place in our culture and what some may call an untouchable superposition which exists to alter moods and states. As well as adding a very handsome amount of VAT to the government, it also seems a necessary way of life and tradition for people in the United Kingdom. But this is true the world over in different cultural ways for a great many different people. At its best, alcohol is a vital social lubricant that can mean the difference between a fantastic time and a miserable time, but all too often, excessive consumption of it can lead to erratic behaviour. It is this erratic behaviour that may lead to you consulting a personal injury lawyer.
It is true to say that not everybody in a bar, night club or pub is drunk. Often, many people are there simply to be with friends and socialise. However, even if you were drunk, events may transpire that have absolutely no bearing on your consumption of alcohol.
Establishments which serve alcohol have an added incentive to provide a safe environment for their patrons. This can span from having bouncers on the door who can respond to any trouble, to bar staff who dutifully clean up spillages and broken glass as soon as possible. However, these duties are not always observed and it may be at this point that you sustained an injury that wasn’t your fault. Through a fall or even criminal assault, you could be entitled to make a no win no fee claim.
If you are certain that you were assaulted through no fault of your own and have corroborating, independent eye-witnesses or evidence, then you can contact your personal injury lawyer to make a no win no fee claim. Alternatively, it may be the case that you fell due to badly lit or improperly cleaned walkways.