'Slip and fall'
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You may be eligible to claim slip and fall compensation if you have been injured because of the negligence of someone else.

Your slip and fall compensation claim will vary greatly depending on your location and the nature of your injuries. Generally your slip and fall compensation claim will cover things like:

• medical costs (including past and future costs)
• lost income (including past and future costs)
• pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
• home help and attendant care.

The most common types of accidents that you may be able to claim slip and fall compensation for cover:

• playground and schoolyard accidents
• slips and falls in supermarkets and other retail outlets
• injuries on private property, including rental properties
• injuries caused by animals
• sporting injuries
• bicycle accidents that don't involve a vehicle
• physical assault

Anyone who has caused or contributed to your accident or injury may be found legally liable and required to pay compensation. They may even be liable for the actions of others if the location of your accident is under their control.

You can make a slip and fall compensation claim if you can show that:

• the property owner owed you a duty of care
• they did not meet that duty (either because of action or inaction)
• you were hurt and suffered losses as a result

For example, a provider of public transport could be held liable for injuries you may have suffered due to a drunken passenger, or an occupier of a premises (such as a shopping centre) could be held liable for your injuries caused by the actions of other shoppers.

Businesses and other (non domestic) occupiers of premises are required to carry Public liability Insurance. The compensation is actually paid by the insurance company. A person’s own home & contents insurance covers public liability if an accident occurs at a private residence.

Yes. However, slip and fall compensation law is complicated. Each state and territory has its own laws that apply to public liability claims. Recent changes in the law have made it more difficult to prove negligence if you are injured as a result of an 'obvious hazard'.

It's important to get help from someone who understands the complexities of public liability law, with experience in your area. Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has all the resources and experience that come with being a national firm.

We have a long history of successful cases like these. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

You may be able to make a successful slip and fall compensation claim, if you can prove that:

• you were owed a duty of care
• that duty of care was breached
• it could be predicted that this breach would lead to injury or damage.

Helpful evidence would include records and receipts for medical expenses and any other losses, photos of the injury and accident location, and records of all communications with witnesses and the property owner.

Time limits vary under the different state and federal laws. It's important to report your slip and fall injury to the compensation authority as soon as possible, once you've become aware of your injury.

The laws and time limits for filing a claim vary at the state and federal level, so contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

If you think you have a public liability claim, you should:

• seek medical treatment and tell your doctor how you were injured
• keep records and receipts for any wages lost and for medical and related expenses, including the dates of medical consultations
• take photos of the injuries and where you were injured (where possible)

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers offer a free first consultation and case evaluation so you know what to do next. Contact us to discuss your claim.

Your slip and fall compensation claim may cover:

• medical costs (including past and future costs)
• lost income (including past and future costs)
• pain and suffering
• suffering and lost enjoyment of life (however, there is a cap on what you can claim for pain and suffering)
• home help and attendant care

Your slip and fall compensation claim and the legal process may take up to several years, especially if you have to wait for injuries to stabilise.

Individuals and organisations have a 'duty of care' to ensure the safety of those they can reasonably foresee will be on their property. This applies to private and public property.

When the occupier or operator of a space or premises is negligent in their duty to care for your safety in entering and using that space, duty of care may be breached.

You may be entitled to sue the occupier or operator of a space or premises for any accidents or injuries that are caused by their negligent behaviour. This is known as a public liability claim.