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Public Liability Claim Lawyers QLD

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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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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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 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.

100% No Win No Fee Public Liability Claim Legal Services

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:

  • It’s free to start
  • There are no legal fees or costs until settlement.
  • Pay when you win and zero if you lose
  • We fund your reports and assessments until you win.
  • We cover rehab costs (for eligible clients)

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. 

Who Funds a 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.

Your Legal Right to Make a Public Liability Claim

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

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Accredited Specialist Public Liability Lawyers

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.

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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:

  • Slip, fall or trip in a shopping centre
  • Building/Balcony collapse
  • School and playground injuries
  • Food poisoning
  • Physical or sexual assault 
  • Travel accidents – plane, train, bus, ship etc
  • Defective products (product liability claim)
  • Recreational and sporting injuries
  • Gym, massage and personal training injuries
  • Animal and dog attacks
  • Private property injuries
  • Rental property injuries

Strict Time Limits for Public Liability Compensation Claims

Strict 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.

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QLD-Wide Public Liability Lawyers Brisbane

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.

What is Public Liability Compensation Law?

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:

  • 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 be eligible to make a personal injury claim.

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 the 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.

Public Liability Claim Process

Seek Legal Advice

An experienced public liability solicitor can explain your rights and advise if you have a valid claim.

Gather evidence and prepare case.

A solid case requires compelling evidence to prove an injury and related financial loss.

Medical assessments and reports

Expert medical evidence includes an independent medical investigation accompanied by other reports.

Lodge a public liability claim

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

Negotiate a settlement

Most Queensland public liability claims are settled by mediation, avoiding expensive court litigation.

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 road accident.

Instead, see our section on Motor Vehicle Accidents

Workers Compensation Claims

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.

More about workers’ compensation >

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Legal Advice from a Brisbane Public Liability Lawyer

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

Public Liability Lawyers Near Me

Splatt Lawyers provides legal insight to people injured in a public place accident from ten QLD-wide locations.

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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’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:

  • 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 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:

  • 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 could 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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