Tasmania

Public Liability Claims

We are personal compensation lawyers for public liability claims in Tasmania.

We are personal compensation lawyers for public liability claims in Tasmania. If you sustain an injury in any public place, there may be an option for you to pursue a public liability claim for compensation. You may have sustained your injury in a place controlled by a private person/entity (for example, a supermarket) or a government authority (for example, on a council-controlled footpath or playground). You will need to show that your injury happened because of someone else’s negligence.

Legal Guidance for Injury and Negligence Claims

Public Liability Compensation Made Clear

Types of ‘public liability’ claims which can arise include:

  • School yard accidents
  • Dog attacks
  • Slips and falls at private residences including rental properties
  • Slips and falls in a public place (for example, a shopping centre)
  • Boating (marine) accidents
  • Road accidents
  • Sports accidents
  • Recreational activities (for example, accidents at public pools, rock climbing, sky diving, go-kart racing)

If you’ve suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should seek expert and experienced legal advice as soon as possible.

Legal Guidance You Can Rely On

Seeking Compensation for a Physical or Psychological Injury?

Starting a claim doesn’t have to be a daunting commitment, we make the process as simple as possible.

It all starts with a single conversation to determine your eligibility. We take the risk out of the first step by providing the clarity you need to decide what’s right for your future, without any upfront costs.

FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our practice and how we work.

First steps if you’ve been injured in a public place in Tasmania?
  1. Seek medical treatment;
  2. Notify the owner/occupier of the premises or relevant local authority if in a public place;
  3. Complete an incident report (once medically fit to do so);
  4. Take photographs and/or video of the incident location;
  5. Request any available CCTV footage be preserved;
  6. Keep records of required treatment and expenses incurred;
  7. Seek expert and experienced legal advice as soon as possible.
  1. General damages (pain and suffering);
  2. Past and future loss of earnings;
  3. Past and future loss of superannuation;
  4. Past and future medical treatment and related costs;
  5. Past and future care (in some circumstances).

Hall Payne knows that when you have an injury, it is a very challenging time. Financial stress can make the situation overwhelming. You may not be able to work for a period of time which adds further pressure. The sooner a claim is made and accepted, the sooner you’ll receive compensation.

There is no single answer to this question. Each case is different. However, the sooner your claim is finalised, the sooner you can move on with your life. That said, a properly prepared and managed claim can’t be rushed.

Contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our expert public liability compensation lawyers to discuss your claim circumstances.

Hall Payne will provide you with a free initial consultation to discuss your injury and the circumstances around it. The circumstances for each public liability claim are unique. We will provide an estimate of legal costs and the likely time frames that will apply to your claim.

If we consider you have reasonable prospects of success, we will act for you on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.

Our People

Meet the Team

Henry is an employment and industrial lawyer with a strong union background and a commitment to access to justice, advocating for workers and individuals against large organisations while contributing to pro bono community legal services.

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