Public liability.
If you have been involved in an accident while using a public space due to the negligence of other party, you may want to claim back for damages from the other party. If the responsible party is not insured then your claim will have to go directly through the individual that caused that accident. In order to successfully claim you must prove the extent of loss you suffered, as a result of the incident, as well as negligence on the part of the business or property owner.
Individuals, businesses and organisations have a ‘duty of care’ to provide care for the safety of people who they can reasonably foresee will come onto their property. This covers anywhere privately and publicly owned such as shopping centres, theme park, entertainment fields, as well as public, commercial and retail property.
Unsure? Give us a call and we’ll guide you the right way. You won’t be charged by calling us.
Level 8, 231 North Quay
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Injured on someone else’s property?
We carry the file from start.
From the first conversation through to settlement, the same lawyer carries your matter — collecting evidence, dealing with the insurer, and keeping the cost conversation transparent along the way.
What compensation may cover
- Past and future medical and rehabilitation costs
- Past and future lost of income
- Lost of enjoyment of life
- Care and assistance
If you think you have a claim, you should
- Seek medical treatment immediately and tell your doctor how you were injured
- Keep records and receipts for any wages lost and relevant expenses
- Take photos of the injuries and where you were injured (where possible)
Most frequent
questions
and answers.
Short, honest answers to the things people ask us most after an injury on someone else’s premises. Still uncertain? Call us — we’ll listen first.
Ask us directly →- No. 01Question
What compensation can a public liability claim cover?
Compensation may cover past and future medical and rehabilitation costs; past and future lost of income; lost of enjoyment of life; and care and assistance. - No. 02Question
What must I prove to make a public liability claim?
To make a public liability claim, you must show that: • you were owed a duty of care; • the duty of care was breached; and • it could be predicted that this breach would lead to injury or damage. - No. 03Question
What should I do if I think I have a claim?
If you think you have a claim, you should: • seek medical treatment immediately and tell your doctor how you were injured • keep records and receipts for any wages lost and relevant expenses • take photos of the injuries and where you were injured (where possible). - No. 04Question
Who pays if the responsible party is not insured?
If the responsible party is not insured then your claim will have to go directly through the individual that caused that accident. In order to successfully claim you must prove the extent of loss you suffered, as a result of the incident, as well as negligence on the part of the business or property owner. - No. 05Question
How are your fees structured?
Public liability law can be complicated. We recognise the stress, especially when you're unable to work, can be overwhelming. To alleviate this stress, our lawyers work on a No Win / No Fee basis. This means you won't owe us any legal fees unless we successfully resolve your claim. - No. 06Question
I'm not sure if I have a claim — what should I do?
Unsure? Give us a call and we'll guide you the right way. You won't be charged by calling us.
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Level 8, 231 North Quay
BRISBANE QLD 4000