Victorian public liability lawyers

Businesses, organisations and individuals take out public liability insurance to ensure that both they and you are covered if anything were to happen on their property, such as if someone was injured. This means that when you make a public liability claim, you are usually claiming against this insurance policy. 

If you are injured in a public place or on private property due to the negligence of the business, organisation or person that occupies that property, you may be able to make a public liability claim. In most cases, these compensation claims are made against insurance companies.

If you have been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you may be able to make a public liability claim. Some common types of injuries include: 

• Work injuries sustained by workers who are not covered by workers' compensation (e.g. contractors)
• Injuries on private property, such as rental properties
• Aviation accidents
• Slips, trips and falls in supermarkets or other retail spaces
• Boat accidents and other water-sport accidents
• Injuries in community spaces such as gardens, playgrounds, footpaths, parks and sporting fields
• Physical assaults in venues 
• Bike accidents that don't involve a vehicle
• Sporting injuries
• Injuries caused by animals, such as dog bites
• Schoolyard injuries
• Food poisoning which causes permanent injuries

If you've experienced any of these injuries or any other injuries in a public place, it's best to seek legal advice as soon as possible after your accident. 

If you have been injured and think you may be eligible to make a public liability claim, you should:

1. Seek medical treatment and tell your doctor how you were injured.
2. Keep records and receipts for any wages lost and for medical and related expenses including the dates of medical consultations.
   
3. Take photos of the injuries and where you were injured (where possible).
4. Write down the name and number of any witnesses.
5. Get legal advice about seeking compensation

You can also use our free claim check tool to find out if you might have a claim. 

It’s our mission to ensure you get your full compensation payout to help you get back to being you as soon as possible. The amount of compensation you receive will depend on a number of factors about your injury. Get in touch with a public liability lawyer. We can help you understand the likelihood of a successful claim. 

Yes, strict time limits can apply for making a public liability claim, so it's important you speak with a public liability lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. 

Our public liability lawyers represent clients on a 'no win, no fee'* basis. Call us to organise an obligation-free consultation, where we thoroughly explain our fees, and find out how we can help you with your claim. 

How long a claim can take will depend on a number of different factors such as whether your injuries have stabilised and the complexity of the case. Once your lawyer has all the details of your accident and injuries, they will be able to advise you on the next steps and how long the claim is likely to take. Get in touch to speak with one of our team today. 

We are experts in public liability law and have a long history of achieving successful outcomes for our clients. There's no guarantee that the insurance company you're dealing with will tell you about all the compensation you're eligible for, so it's important to have experienced legal support by your side to ensure you receive the benefits you're entitled to. We will advocate for you every step of the way, taking on the administrative burden so that you can focus on your treatment and recovery. Contact us today and learn more about how we can help you through this process and work to get you the best result possible.