Injured in a Restaurant, Pub, or Hotel?
Accidents and illness can occur in hospitality settings for guests and staff alike. Our solicitors provide clear legal guidance to help you understand your options and the process involved.
Trusted Legal Support for Restaurant, Pub & Hotel Injuries
At HOMS Assist, we advise individuals who have been injured or made ill in restaurants, pubs, hotels, and other hospitality settings. These incidents may involve accidents in dining areas, bars, kitchens, accommodation areas, leisure facilities, or car parks.
Our solicitors provide clear, professional advice on public place and workplace injury claims and guide clients through the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB) process with care, accuracy, and attention to detail.
What Is a Restaurant, Pub, or Hotel Injury Claim?
A hospitality-related injury claim may arise where a person suffers injury or illness due to a hazard in a restaurant, pub, or hotel. These claims are assessed by examining whether reasonable steps were taken to provide a safe environment for guests, visitors, and employees.
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1995, occupiers of premises open to the public have a duty to take reasonable care for the safety of visitors. Employers also have separate duties to ensure employees are provided with appropriate training, equipment, and safe systems of work.
Common Causes of Restaurant, Pub & Hotel Accidents
Injuries and illness in hospitality settings may arise from a range of hazards, including:
- Slips, trips, and falls on wet or uneven floors
- Spillages without adequate warning signage
- Broken glass or sharp objects
- Defective or unstable furniture
- Poor lighting in public or staff areas
- Food poisoning or food-related illness
- Burns or scalds
- Manual handling injuries
- Inadequate staff training or supervision
- Overcrowding or understaffing
- Accidents involving lifts, escalators, or swimming pools
- Car park accidents
How We Support You After a Hospitality-Related Accident
Claims arising in hospitality settings can involve complex questions of responsibility, evidence, and safety procedures. Our role is to guide you through each stage of the process and ensure your claim is properly prepared.
We provide:
- A clear explanation of your legal rights and the PIRB process.
- Support in gathering medical records and relevant documentation.
- Guidance on collecting photographs, CCTV footage, and witness details.
- Assistance in identifying the responsible owner, occupier, or employer.
- Advice on preserving evidence such as clothing, receipts, or booking records.
- Accurate preparation and submission of your PIRB application.
- Ongoing communication and updates throughout your case.
Our aim is to make the process as straightforward as possible while protecting your interests.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Solicitors
Over five decades of experience advising on public place and workplace injury claims across the hospitality sector.
Clear, Practical Guidance
We explain liability, evidence requirements, and procedural steps in plain language at every stage.
Attention to Detail
From hygiene records to maintenance logs and CCTV requests, we ensure your claim is supported by thorough evidence.
Nationwide Representation
With offices in Dublin, Limerick, and Cork, we assist clients throughout Ireland.
Speak with Our Team
If you’ve been injured or made ill in a restaurant, pub, or hotel, our solicitors can provide clear, confidential advice about your situation.
Contact HOMS Assist to discuss your options.
Restaurant, Pub & Hotel Injury FAQs
Responsibility may rest with the owner, occupier, management company, employer, or another party, depending on who controlled the area where the incident occurred.
Seek medical attention, report the incident to management, take photographs where possible, gather witness details, and retain any relevant receipts or booking information.
Yes. Employees may have a claim where injuries arise due to inadequate training, unsafe equipment, or poor safety procedures.
In most cases, claims must be started within two years of the accident or from the date you became aware of your injury or illness.
Many claims are resolved through the PIRB process. If court proceedings are required, your solicitor will guide you through each stage.
