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Public Liability Claim Lawyers QLD: 100% No Win, No Fee

Our Queensland public liability lawyers provide legal advice for public liability claims. Sadly, serious accidents can happen anywhere. When you are injured in a public place, on private property, or by a defective product, you have the right to claim public liability compensation.

Ask a premises liability lawyer at our Brisbane law firm for legal guidance when you are injured in a public or private space due to someone else’s negligence.

It costs nothing to determine if you have a valid public liability claim, and thanks to our 100% no win, no fee policy there are no fees or costs during the life of your case. Pay when you win and nothing if you lose. Call Now: 1800 700 125

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Your Legal Right to Claim Public Liability Insurance

In Queensland, the legal rights of a person injured on privately owned property or in a public space are protected by personal injury law. Hence, when a negligent party causes physical or psychological injury, you can make a public liability compensation claim against an insurance company in accordance with the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002.

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What is my claim worth?

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How Much Compensation for Public Place Injuries?

Public liability damages include compensation for past and future losses, considering the following:

  • Pain and Suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Lost wages and super
  • Medical expenses, including future medical treatment
  • Failure of the ability to care for your dependents
  • The cost of domestic assistance

Your unique circumstances determine the value of negligence claims. How your injury has impacted your life is crucial in calculating your loss. You will need expert evidence and witness statements (if available) to substantiate your damages.

To understand your legal right to entitlements and their worth, seek legal advice regarding your rights. Contact our public liability compensation team to learn about your legal position. Call Now: 1800 700 125.

100% No Win No Fee Public Liability Claims   

When you choose Splatt Lawyers for your public liability claim, you will be at ease knowing there is nothing to pay until you have a successful outcome. 100% No Win, No Fee means precisely that. There is nothing to pay upfront or for the life of your legal matter. Splatt Lawyers carries the risk of your claim and the cost of reports and assessments needed to build a compelling case. Our No Win, No Fee, No Financial Risk policy means:

  • It’s free to start your case.
  • There are no legal fees or costs during your claim.
  • Pay our fees when you win and zero if you lose
  • We fund your reports and assessments.

Ask a Splatt public liability lawyer to show you our legal cost agreement that outlines our 100% No Win, No Fee policy. It costs nothing to understand your options and if you have a valid case. Free claim check >

Who Funds My Public Liability Compensation Payout?

In Queensland, a manufacturer, city council or property owner must carry public liability insurance. Consequently, when something goes wrong, a public liability claim is lodged with the insurance company providing public liability cover for the venue or property where the accident occurred. Hence, the applicable insurer is responsible for funding legal damages.

Can I Make a Public Liability Claim?

In Queensland, you can recover compensation for a financial loss caused by someone else’s negligence. But personal injury law is complex, and it can be challenging to know your eligibility.

Splatt Lawyers advise you on your legal right to make a public liability claim for free.  Answer a few questions in our free online assessment or call now for a free claim check by phone: 1800 700 125

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Accredited Specialist Public Liability Lawyers

When seeking advice for a public liability compensation claim, look for a lawyer or solicitor who understands insurance litigation. In Queensland, insurance companies typically try to limit their liability to compensate for personal injuries. Hence, most people want the best personal injury lawyer to increase their chance of a successful public liability claim.

The legal team at Splatt Lawyers works with the direction of Kerry Splatt – a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer. Hence, our team understands the process for public liability claims.

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Public Liability Covers What Kinds of Public Place Accidents?

Public liability law covers a diverse range of circumstances where someone could have an accident, be injured, or acquire an illness or psychological injury due to another party’s failure of duty of care. Examples of public liability claims include:

Strict Time Limits for Public Liability Compensation Claims

Strict time limits apply to public liability claims in Queensland. So, you must gather evidence immediately if you have had an accident and acquired an illness, injury, or mental health condition. You could have only one opportunity to recover compensation and will likely have a time limit in which to start legal action.

Seek legal advice to learn the lodgement deadline that applies to your circumstances.

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Local Public Liability Lawyers Brisbane

Splatt Lawyers provides Queensland-wide legal insight for public liability claims from a location close to Brisbane CBD. You can visit our law firm office at 69 Amelia St, Fortitude Valley, or have a free case review by phone. Either way, our public and premises liability lawyers will help you find a path to justice.

What is Public Liability Compensation Law?

Public liability law includes accidents in a public place or on private property. In general, we all have a legal obligation to take reasonable care regarding the safety of others. Consequently, the negligent party can be liable when the unexpected happens and you suffer a physical or psychological injury. This duty of care extends to:

  • Product manufacturers
  • Private premises
  • Private buildings and property owners, including rental premises.

If you have been injured in a public place because someone breached their duty of care, your injury typically falls under public liability law, and you could make a personal injury claim.

Public liability legislation typically covers accidents that happen somewhere other than a motor vehicle or at work.

Claiming Compensation for Public Place Injuries in QLD

For Queensland residents seeking to claim compensation for injury in a public or private place, the procedural obligations for this are outlined by The Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (QLD). PIPA legislation determines your statutory time limits for making a claim, the pre-court process, and the type of compensation you can claim for your condition. PIPA QLD safeguards the long-term sustainability of injury compensation for all Queenslanders.

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Public Liability Claim Process

Get in touch

Contact us by phone or email or complete an online assessment.

Free case assessment

Your lawyer will review your case and if you have a valid claim.

Sign your legal agreement

Agree to Splatt Lawyers 100% No Win, No Fee legal representation

Prepare your case and gather evidence.

We explain how to gather all significant evidence.

Medical assessments and reports

Medical evidence includes an independent medical investigation to assess your loss. 

Lodge a public liability claim.

After claim form completion, a compensation claim is lodged with the applicable public liability insurer.

Negotiate a settlement

Mediation with the insurer to secure your entitlements.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

On the road, everyone has a duty of care to keep each other safe. However, public liability law does not apply if you acquire an injury from a collision.

Instead, see our section on Motor Vehicle Accidents

Workers Compensation Claims

Generally, workplace accidents are not covered by public liability insurance. So, if you have a slip and fall at work, you make a Workers’ Compensation claim.

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Legal Advice from a Brisbane Public Liability Lawyer

Making a public liability claim is challenging. Insurance companies generally don’t enjoy making a lump sum payment for personal injuries and will try to dispute liability. Consequently, you should look for a personal injury lawyer with knowledge of the public liability compensation claim process.

The legal team at Splatt Lawyers works with the direction of Kerry Splatt, a Queensland Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer. They will explain your right to justice and the next steps to a successful outcome. We provide 100% no win, no fee legal services to residents Queensland-wide, which means you pay when you win and zero if you lose. It’s free to be sure. Call Now 1800 700 125

Public Liability Lawyers Near Me

When you have been injured in a public place accident, you may be in pain and unable to travel. So, it’s good to know that Splatt Lawyers is based in 10 convenient locations in Southeast Queensland. Wherever you live, we likely have a local personal injury lawyer close to you. Choose your location now:

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Public Liability Compensation Claim FAQs

A public liability claim is a type of legal action taken when people are injured in a public place due to another party’s negligence. This could be a result of an accident in a public place, such as a slip-and-fall on someone else’s property or even injuries caused by playground equipment that was not properly maintained.

To succeed in a public liability claim, you need to prove that you acquired your injuries because of the negligence of another party or occupier and that they failed their duty of care.

Splatt Lawyers offers a free legal claim review to help you understand your legal position. Speak with one of our public liability solicitors about your rights and entitlements.

Public liability claims rarely proceed to court. In Queensland, most settlement negotiations are mediated without the need for court proceedings. Avoiding a court hearing saves you time and considerable expense.

In the rare case, you have court proceedings, our No Fee policy also covers these expenses.

When settling your public liability claim, your insurer may be required to pay some of your legal costs. How much they pay is dependent on your overall settlement. Your lawyer will outline how this works when reviewing your case.

You would not receive money from the public liability insurer to fund your medical treatment or recovery costs whilst your claim progresses. However, these costs will be included in your settlement once you reach a successful outcome.

If you have experienced an injury, illness, or mental health disorder due to an incident covered by public liability insurance, we recommend that you:

  • Get medical attention
  • Retain your medical reports and receipts
  • Retain records of lost income
  • Report your accident in writing to the applicable authorities
  • Keep photos of your physical injuries
  • Keep pictures of the place where your incident occurred

A basic understanding of the claim process increases your chance of a successful public liability claim. The steps of a personal injury claim (regardless of it’s type) are generally the same and depend on:

  • Proof of injuries sustained due to negligence
  • And the associated financial loss.

Here are the steps:

  1. Collect evidence of the accident, including video, CCTV footage, photos of the accident scene,, and witness statements.
  2. Get medical evidence: a doctor or medical specialist will assess your injuries and provide a report, including x-rays and other medical imaging.
  3. Identify the negligent party. The negligent party’s public liability insurer is responsible for paying common law damages, so knowing who is to blame is crucial. Note: there may be multiple liable parties.
  4. Lodge a public liability claim: when the insurance company accepts your claim, you receive fair compensation.
  5. Court action if required: Most personal injury claims are settled without court litigation, saving you time and money.

Public liability law covers injuries on public property or in private homes, such as:

  1. Rental property, animal attacks, physical assault, and excessive force
  2. Physical or psychological harm caused by sporting and recreational activities, such as theme parks, wave pools, and activities on a sporting field, is also included.
  3. Food poisoning

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