Our Queensland public liability lawyers can provide legal advice for public liability claims. Serious accidents can happen anywhere. When you are injured in a public place, on private property, or by a defective product, you could have the right to claim public liability compensation.
A premises liability lawyer at our Brisbane law firm can advise you on your eligibility to seek compensation when injured in a public or private space due to someone else’s negligence.
Splatt Lawyers provides legal services on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Our free initial case review explains your rights and if you can make a claim. Pay when you win and zero if you lose. Call 1800 700 125
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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.
An experienced public liability lawyer explains the legal process and your rights.
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Public liability damages include compensation for past and future losses, considering the following:
Your unique circumstances determine the value of negligence claims. How your injury has impacted your life is crucial when calculating a financial loss. This process requires expert evidence and witness statements (if available) to substantiate your damages.
Our QLD public liability compensation team offers free legal advice to explain your rights and options. Call 1800 700 125.
Splatt Lawyers provides 100% No Win, No Fee legal services for public liability claims. Consequently, 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:
A Splatt public liability lawyer can explain our cost agreement that outlines our 100% No Win, No Fee policy during a free case assessment. It’s also free to understand your options and if you have a valid case.
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.
In Queensland, you can recover compensation for a financial loss caused by someone else’s negligence. However, personal injury law is complex, and it can be challenging to determine eligibility.
Splatt Lawyers can advise you on your legal right to make a public liability claim for free. Answer a few questions in our free online assessment or get a free claim check by phone: Call 1800 700 125
When seeking advice for a public liability compensation claim, a litigation lawyer or solicitor understands insurance claim processes. In Queensland, insurance companies typically try to reduce their responsibility to compensate for personal injuries. An experienced personal injury lawyer understands how insurers limit their liability to pay out public liability claims.
The legal team at Splatt Lawyers works under the direction of Kerry Splatt, a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer. Hence, our team can explain the process of public liability claims.
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 ClaimsStrict time limits apply to public liability claims in Queensland. You can be blocked from seeking compensation if you miss the date to commence legal action. Hence, you should gather evidence immediately if you have had an accident and acquired an illness, injury, or mental health condition.
Splatt Lawyers provides free initial legal advice, including the time limit that applies to your case.
Splatt Lawyers provides Queensland-wide legal insight for public liability claims from a location close to Brisbane CBD.
Splatt’s law firm office is located at 69 Amelia St, Fortitude Valley, and we provide advice QLD-wide. Our public and premises liability lawyers offer a free case review that explains your legal position.
Public liability law includes accidents in a public place or on private property. Public liability legislation typically covers accidents that happen somewhere other than in a motor vehicle or at work.
In general, everyone has 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:
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 be eligible to make a personal injury claim.
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 the statutory time limits for:
PIPA QLD safeguards the long-term sustainability of injury compensation for all Queenslanders.
An experienced public liability solicitor can explain your rights and advise if you have a valid claim.
A solid case requires compelling evidence to prove an injury and related financial loss.
Expert medical evidence includes an independent medical investigation accompanied by other reports.
After the claim form is completed, a compensation claim is lodged with the applicable public liability insurer.
Most Queensland public liability claims are settled by mediation, avoiding expensive court litigation.
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 road accident.
Instead, see our section on Motor Vehicle Accidents.
Generally, workplace accidents are not covered by public liability insurance. Therefore, if you experience a slip and fall at work, you might qualify for a workers’ compensation claim.
Making a public liability claim can be challenging. Insurance companies generally don’t enjoy making a lump sum payment for personal injuries and will try to dispute liability. However, a personal injury lawyer with knowledge of the public liability compensation claim process understands their techniques.
Splatt Lawyers provides 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 1800 700 125
Splatt Lawyers provides legal insight to people injured in a public place accident from ten QLD-wide locations.
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’s public liability solicitors offer a free legal claim review to help you understand your legal position.
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. A compensation lawyer will outline how this works when reviewing your case.
You won’t receive money from the public liability insurer to fund your medical treatment or recovery costs while your claim progresses. However, these costs will be included in a 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:
A basic understanding of the claim process can help make a successful public liability claim. The steps of a personal injury claim (regardless of its type) are generally the same and depend on:
Here are the steps:
Public liability law covers injuries on public property or in private homes, such as:
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