Public Liability Claims
If an injury occurs on private or public property and it’s not a motor vehicle claim, a claim against WorkCover or your self-insured employer, it’s likely to be categorised as a public liability claim.
Common examples of public liability claims include:
- Accidents in supermarkets or retail shops
- Accidents in shopping centres and/or car parks
- Accidents on footpaths, in parks or gardens
- Accidents caused by contractors (e.g. tradespeople and builders)
- Accidents that occur in schoolyards or on playground equipment
- Accidents caused by faulty products or equipment
- Injuries caused by animals (e.g. dog attack).
The Claims Process
What working with us looks like
Meet to talk about your claim
Participate in a “no obligation” meeting where we’ll discuss your claim and complete any necessary paperwork required to get your claim started, if you decide to proceed.
We develop your case
Trust us with your claim whilst we obtain evidence which will help us calculate the amount of compensation you may be entitled to.
Settlement Conference
Your claim will proceed to a settlement conference where we’ll attempt to negotiate the finalisation of your claim.
Resolution
If not resolved at the settlement conference we’ll initiate court proceedings and resolve your matter down the track by continued negotiation or court judgment, if you decide not to accept an offer of settlement.
What can I claim?
Compensation claims typically include an allowance for:
- Pain and suffering
- Out-of-pocket expenses, such as medical, rehabilitation and medication expenses
- Loss of income (past, current and future)
- Loss of superannuation upon loss of income
- Future expenses, such as paid domestic assistance, medical costs and medication expenses
- Interest upon losses suffered
- (In some cases) care and assistance provided by family and friends.
What will it cost to lodge a claim?
Like most services, the costs typically depend upon the work required to get the job done. At a “No Win, No Fee”–guaranteed law firm, however, you won’t be charged for professional services or outlays if we don’t win your case.
Who do I claim against?
A claim is typically made against the person or company considered to be at fault in causing the accident. In most cases, that person or company will pass on the claim to an insurer that insures their public liability. The public liability insurer will then take conduct the matter on behalf of the at fault person or company.