Public Liability Compensation Claims

You can file for compensation if you face an accident in a public place, whether the place is owned by local authorities or private owners. Examples include malls, schools, railway stations, fitness centers, etc.

Public liability is a category of accidents and injuries that occur due to the negligence of an individual or company or because the conditions for the basic duty of care have not been met.

For example, if you trip and fracture a bone on a broken pavement, then that is public liability and you are entitled to a claim for compensation.

Occupiers Liability

If an accident occurs at a privately owned property such as in a house, shop, daycare, or gym, thenthat is called occupiers’ liability.

Public and occupier laws are complex and vary across states and territories. You may have to prove the negligence of local authorities or private owners to be entitled for compensation. For this you will need the services of a professional injury claim lawyer who will help you collect all the information and witnesses you need for the case.

One common law across all states is that all public and privately owned places are required by law to be insured. This means that, in the event of an accident due to their negligence, the damages are already covered.

Remember that insurance companies will always try and have the matter settled at a low cost. You may be offered low compensation if you do not have professional representation. Always consult your lawyers before committing to any offer. If you find yourself in such a situation, call us on (1300 244 163) or at for free advice.

Examples

Here is a list of accidents that may be covered under public or occupier’s liability:

  • Slipping, falling, or tripping at a mall, shop, or school
  • Tripping on footpaths or streets
  • Falling or slipping at a public property such as at a public school building
  • Accidents at public or private schools, colleges, and universities
  • Accidents at sporting events
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Animal attack

Additional ScenariosHere are a few more in-depth examples

To further explain this type of injury law, consider the following scenarios:

  1. A woman was out shopping at a shopping centre. She slipped on a puddle of water on the floor of an aisle and fell to the floor. The water was leaking from a freezer and there were no warning signs. The client suffered a broken leg and ankle and had to undergo surgery which resulted in her being off work for 12 weeks.
  2. A child was injured while at a daycare centre. The child had tripped over a broken section of a play house which resulted in multiple breaks to his arm. It was also noted that there was no soft fall flooring in the play area.
  3. Whilst in a supermarket, a large glass door on a display case shattered and a shopper was impaled by a large piece of glass. She required surgery to remove the glass which left major scarring on her body.

These cases are unique and need to be handled professionally, and our lawyers at Injury Claims Help will help you file your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.