Poor standards of home maintenance could be
putting homeowners at risk of dealing with a personal injury solicitor
Blackburn after guests are injured on their premises.
While most compensation claims dealt by a
no win no fee solicitor Blackburn are against companies and organisations, some
cases are against homeowners, who have failed to ensure their property is safe
for guests and the general public.
The recent Halifax Insurance Home
Maintenance Monitor found that 11% of all residences in Britain require some
major improvements, with around half needing some minor work.
Not only could regular maintenance and
improvements reduce the likelihood of a homeowner facing personal injury
solicitors Blackburn in court, but dealing with problems early will ensure they
do not worsen and will save money in the long-term. Therefore, Halifax advised
homeowners to complete the following tasks:
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Check the loft has enough
ventilation and insulation
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Have the boiler, central
heating and gas fire checked by a Gas Safe registered professional every year
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Call the experts for plumbing,
electrical or gas work and check references when choosing a professional
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Keep an eye out for emerging
problems
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Speak to your insurance company
if you are carrying out an extension, conversion or any similar work
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Check that the roof is in a
good condition
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Clear leaves and debris out of
drains and gutters to prevent overflows, blocks or slips and trips
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Secure gates and outbuilding
doors
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Secure external light fittings
The Halifax research revealed that 23% of
people have previously ignored a serious home maintenance issue, with some
common excuses including being too busy (41%), fear of causing an injury to
themselves or another person (29% and not having the correct tools and
equipment (36%).
A no win no fee solicitor Blackburn may
deal with a number of cases involving failure to properly repair and maintain a
household. Landlords can be liable in compensation claims when they have been
informed about domestic repairs but have failed to deal with them, previous
homeowners who fail to repair a house can face compensation claims if the
current homeowners are injured due to this negligence, and people who have been
injured in someone else's residence may also be able to claim compensation against
the property owner.
If you want to find out whether or not you
can make a compensation claim, contact
personal injury solicitors Blackburn now to discuss your case.
Can a lack of household maintenance lead to personal injury claims?