We are public liability lawyers in Queensland. If you sustain an injury in any public place, you may be entitled to make a public liability claim for compensation. Your injury may have occurred in a place controlled by a private person/entity (for example, a shopping centre), or a government authority (for example, on a footpath or public park or reserve). If it can be shown that your injury happened because of someone else’s negligence, we can help you with a pubic liability claim.
Types of ‘public liability’ claims which can arise include:
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.
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First and foremost, if you’ve suffered an injury, you should seek appropriate medical treatment. Once you are able to, and as early as possible, you should also attend to the following:
Strict time limits apply to public liability claims in Queensland. Your entitlement to compensation may be lost if you claim late.
Generally, you will have three years from the date of the incident to pursue a public liability claim. There are additional statutory time limits for giving notice after an incident. In limited circumstances, there may be an opportunity to seek leave of the Court to pursue a claim outside the three year time limit. Timely legal advice is crucial if you wish to consider lodging a claim.
Hall Payne knows that when you sustain 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.
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