Page 9 - ALG Issue 3 2022

legal matters
Don’t slip up: protect your allotment association from accidents and mishaps
An accident on your allotment could lead to a costly claim, so if you’re opening yours for National Allotments Week, make sure the right protection is in place.
From the 8th to the 14th August 2022, National Allotments Week will help to raise awareness of allotments and their activities across the UK, with many opening their doors to the public. And while this is an excellent opportunity
to show off your bounty and your gardening skills, it also raises the importance of having the right Public Liability Insurance in place.
ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN...
Even the best-managed and orderly allotments can give rise to an accident.
For instance, a member of the public could trip over a tool that has
accidentally been left out, twist their ankle on a section of uneven ground or cut themselves on a rusty gate. These injuries may be very few and far between, but when they do happen, they can be costly. If a member of the public injures themselves or damages their property on your allotment, you could have a claim made against you, it is therefore important to carry out a full risk assessment of the site to avoid legal fees and even compensation.
PROTECT YOUR ALLOTMENT
If the unexpected does happen Public Liability Insurance is a great way to provide yourself with financial protection in case a member of the public is injured or their property damaged. With a suitable policy in place, you can get help to cover legal expenses, compensation payouts or the cost of repairing or replacing someone’s property. This
Even the best- managed and orderly allotments can give rise to an accident
means that you can sit back and enjoy National Allotments Week without worrying about your visitors.
At Chris Knott Insurance, we
have worked with many allotment associations, clubs and societies to help them get the right cover in place – and at the right price.
To protect your allotment association, get in touch with us today for a quote by visiting www.chrisknott.co.uk/nas
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