Public Liability Lawyers
If you were physically or mentally injured in a public or private property because of “the occupier’s negligence”, you are entitled to claim compensation for your losses arising from the injury. You can reach our public liability lawyers for a free claim assessment to know your entitlements.
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What is a public liability claim?
You can make a claim against the occupier who may be an owner, a manager, tenants or local authority depending on the situation. In New South Wales, many organisations are legally required to have public liability insurance. You will most likely make your claim against an insurer in case you suffer from an injury at a public or privately-owned place. The occupier’s negligence is determined based on three conditions secured in The Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).
What does public liability compensation cover?
Loss of past and future earnings
Loss of income while you are on recovery and loss of opportunity for earning money
Medical expenses
Domestic assistance
Lump sum payout for pain and suffering
How do I make a public liability compensation claim ?
When making a compensation claim for public liability, you should:
- Identify the responsible party related to your injury and immediately notify them about the accident. If possible, make a written notification and hold a copy for yourself.
- Collect as much evidence as possible of the accident like photos, videos and witness accounts together with medical reports assessing your injuries. Keep copies of medical bills and any correspondence related to the accident as well.
- Document the time and the location of the accident together with details such as how it happened and what other people were involved.
- Obtain proof of your days away from work. Also, documents proving your earnings before the injury like payrolls will be required in the process of claiming for lost income.
Most public liability claims are settled through payment made by the liability insurer. In cases that a settlement can’t be made or the insurer does not accept liability for the injury, court action may be needed. Of course we do not expect you to have all of the above however the more evidence the better.
Contact our experienced medical negligence lawyers to gain additional advice on the process of making a public liability compensation claim.
What are the public liability payout amounts?
If you suffered an injury due to the negligence of the owner or operator of a public place, such as a slip and fall in a shopping Centre, for example, you would be entitled to a public liability payout amount which will depend on the strength of negligence you can establish along with the extent of your injuries and losses. Generally, from our firm alone, the public liability amounts range anywhere be $50,000 -$400,000.
What are the conditions to meet to make a public liability compensation claim?
The Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) puts forward three main conditions you need to meet in order to be successful in making a public liability claim.
1. If the risk of injury was not obvious to you
2. If the injury happened despite your reasonable precaution
3. If you weren’t engaging in a recreational activity where a warning of the risk was given to you
Frequently Asked Questions
- Slips and falls due to wet surfaces
- Injuries caused by broken glass
- Burns from hot food and drinks
- Injuries from falling objects
- Injuries from attacks
- Dog bites
- Trips and falls on walkways
- Assaults
Yes, this usually applies in cafes, restaurants and catering services who can be held liable by their customers for food poisoning and public liability claims can be made against their insurers.
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