Public Liability Claim

If you have sustained an injury in a public place or in any premises you may be entitled to claim damages against the owner and/or occupier of the premises or  location where you were injured. To succeed in a claim foir damages  in a public liability or "slip" and "fall" case it is necessary to establish negligence against the occupier of the ptremises or  location where you were injured.

Public liability or "slip" and "fall" cases include  

• Slip and fall accidents on public property such as footpaths, patks, roads,boat ramps etc
• Slip and fall accidents in retail premises such as supermarkets or retail outlets
• Sporting injuries sustained due to faulty or defective sporting equiptment or playing surfaces
• injury or illness sustained from animal attacks
• injury sustained as a result of a boat or plane accident
• Injuries sustained in public builings ot private premises
• Injury resulting from defective products such as Gym equipment or toys
• toes whilst using a lift or escalators or stairs etc

Significant changes have been made to public liability laws.We are in a position to provide you with the advice and assistance you require in such claims. In NSW such claims are governed by the CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 2002.

Damages are awarded for "pain and suffering" loss of income , medical treatment expenses and domestic care and assistance and other losses which may atise in a paericular claim.

We have an extensive  involvement in such claims. In our experience the large  majority of such claims are settled and finalised by way of direct settlement negotiations with the other pa rty. In our experience only a small percentage of such cases proceed to a  Court hearing.

• Seek early ical attention
• Keep all medical records and receipts etc of expenses
• Make a record (preferably with photographs of all details pertaining to the accident site
• Keep records of all loss of income resulting from the accident
• Contact us for advice and assistance

Benjamin and Robinson Solicitors - Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury claims can be complex and require time and attentiom to detail. We have extensive experience in representing clients in public liability and "slip" and "fall" cases.There are strict timr limits which apply to such cases.The law as set out in the CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 2002 is complex and detailed.As there are strict time limits for making a public liability claim  we invite you to contact one of our specialist personal injury compensation lawyers on (02) 9547 1733 as soon as possible.