PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS
Public liability claims in Queensland cover injuries sustained in public or private places due to someone else’s negligence.
This can include slips, trips, falls, and other accidents in locations such as shopping centres, parks, or private properties.
Key Points:
Eligibility criteria:
- Slip and fall accidents, injuries due to unsafe premises, injuries from dog attacks.
- You have been injured or suffered damage.
- Another party’s negligence caused your injury.
- You have suffered a financial or personal loss.
Entitlements:
- Lost income and superannuation.
- Medical and rehabilitation costs.
- Travel expenses related to your treatment.
- Domestic care.
- Pain and suffering.
- Reduced quality of life.
- Any other out-of-pocket expenses.
Process:
1. Have an initial appointment with us: We will assess your case and determine the most appropriate course of action for your personal injury claim.
2. Gather the Evidence: We will help you collect all the necessary documents such as medical reports, accident scene photos, witness statements, and more to build a strong case.
3. Identify the Responsible Parties: We will help identify who is responsible for your injury.
4. Pre-Court Procedure: Once we have prepared your case, we will lodge the relevant claim claim according to the legislation requirements and timeframes.
5. Negotiation & Compulsory Conference: Before any court proceedings, we will arrange a compulsory conference with the respondent to negotiate a settlement. If a settlement is not reached, we will move forward with court proceedings within 60 days.
Example Case:
If someone falls in a shopping centre and sustains a back injury, they may be entitled to compensation for lost income and superannuation, medical and rehabilitation costs, travel expenses related to treatment, domestic care, pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, and any other out-of-pocket expenses.

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Brisbane - Australia
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Brisbane - Australia