Slip and Fall
Lawyers
When you’re injured in a slip, trip, or fall accident caused by unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, our experienced slip and fall lawyers are here to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
We understand that slip and fall injuries can have serious consequences, from broken bones and head injuries to chronic pain and lost income. When negligence causes preventable harm, those responsible—including property owners, cleaning companies, and managing agents—must be held accountable.
Our dedicated team of slip and fall injury lawyers specialise in public liability claims. We focus on achieving outcomes that reflect the full impact of your injuries and ensure you receive the financial recovery needed to support your recovery and future wellbeing.
Recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025 as a Recommended Firm for Public Liability Compensation
Am I eligible to make a slip and fall claim?
To pursue a slip and fall personal injury claim, you must have been injured due to hazardous conditions on property owned or managed by another person, business, or organisation. Whether you slipped on a wet floor, tripped on an uneven surface, or fell down poorly maintained stairs, you may be entitled to compensation if certain legal criteria are met.
Here are three key questions to help you determine whether you may qualify:
1. Did the property owner or occupier owe you a duty of care?
If you were lawfully on the property—as a customer, visitor, guest, tenant, or member of the public—the property owner was legally required to keep the premises reasonably safe and to warn you of any hazards that could cause injury.
2. Did the property owner breach their duty of care to you?
The property owner must have failed to take reasonable steps to identify and fix hazards or maintain safe premises. They may also have neglected proper inspections or failed to warn of dangerous conditions that a responsible property owner would have addressed.
3. Did the breach directly cause your slip and fall injury?
You must show that the unsafe conditions—or the property owner’s failure to maintain safe premises—directly caused your fall and resulted in injuries, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, or other measurable harm.
Slip and fall claims:
Your rights, our fight
When property owners don’t properly maintain safe premises, our slip and fall accident lawyers ensure you fully understand your legal rights and how to exercise them. Slip and fall incidents can occur in a wide range of environments, and most claims are pursued under public liability law.
Shopping centre slip and fall
Injuries from slipping on wet floors, spills, freshly cleaned surfaces, or other hazards in retail environments, where high customer traffic increases safety responsibilities.
Supermarket injuries
Falls in supermarkets could be caused by liquid spills in aisles, wet floors near refrigeration, produce on the floor, broken shopping trolleys, or inadequate maintenance in grocery stores.
Carpark accidents
Restaurant falls
Accidents in dining venues, including slips on wet floors, spills in kitchens or dining areas, falls on restaurant flooring, and injuries from crowded or poorly maintained spaces.
Hotel, resort, and travel falls
Accidents in hospitality and travel settings, such as slips in hotel corridors or bathrooms, falls on balconies, incidents around swimming pools, inadequate lighting in guest areas, and injuries in airports or other travel facilities.
Council and public property accidents
Trips, slips, and falls on public walkways, parks, and other council-owned or managed areas, including hazards from uneven surfaces, damaged infrastructure, tree roots, inadequate maintenance, or other unsafe conditions.
Rental property falls
Injuries resulting from a landlord’s failure to maintain safe conditions, such as broken fixtures, damaged flooring, inadequate lighting, structural problems, or unsafe stairs and balconies.
Workplace slip and fall
While workplace injuries usually fall under workers’ compensation, this only applies to employees. Visitors, contractors, or customers who are injured on the premises may have public liability claims against the business.
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Why Choose Gerard Malouf & Partners
What can you claim in slip and fall cases?
Slip and fall compensation can cover both economic and non-economic losses arising from your injuries. Our lawyers ensure every aspect of your harm is accurately assessed and pursued, so you understand your options and know exactly what steps to take next.
Economic losses
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses covering treatment, therapy, medications and future medical needs
- Lost income and earning capacity for lost wages, reduced hours and long-term impacts on your ability to work
- Care and assistance costs for domestic help, personal care, mobility aids and home modifications
- Travel and related expenses for travel to appointments, parking and other out-of-pocket costs.
Non-economic losses
- Pain and suffering recognising physical pain, emotional distress and psychological effects
- Loss of enjoyment of life for reduced ability to participate in activities you previously enjoyed
- Loss of amenities acknowledging permanent impairment, chronic pain and reduced independence.
Family member claims
When a slip and fall personal injury results in a severe injury, such as a brain injury or spinal injury causing permanent impairment, family members may be entitled to pursue their own claims. These can cover psychological trauma from witnessing the injury and the ongoing burden of providing care.
In the most serious cases, family members may also be able to pursue a claim if the slip and fall lawsuit involves a wrongful death.
Our Unique Fee Reduction Guarantee
Satisfaction first:
Fees second
If our service fails to meet the high standards we set, we’ll reduce our fees. We are the only Australian firm that backs our service with a written cost reduction promise, giving you total confidence in your claim.
The compensation claim process: Your journey with GMP Law
Initial consultation
Evidence gathering
Claim submission
Negotiation
We’ll advocate fiercely on your behalf, aiming for a fair settlement that truly reflects your needs.
Court representation
Ongoing support
Why choose our public liability lawyers?
Our No Win No Fee comepnsation lawyers specialise in handling some of the most complex and challenging cases. With deep expertise in personal injury and compensation law, we understand the unique difficulties these claims present and know how to navigate them effectively.
Key benefits include:
98% success rate
Australia-wide coverage.
Expert abuse lawyer support in every state
Free initial consultation
to assess your claim
Award-winning lawyers
Proudly recognised by Doyles Guide 2025 for excellence in personal injury legal services
No Win No Fee.
No Win No Fee
Fee transparency that you can trust
At GMP Law, we’re committed to ensuring you have nothing to lose with our No Win No Fee service.
How our No Win No Fee system works:
No upfront costs
Start your claim without any financial risk
No contingency fees.
We don’t take a percentage of your settlement
Fair hourly rates.
When you win, we charge transparent hourly rates
Careful case evaluation.
We only take cases we believe can succeed
Our commitment. If we don’t believe your case will result in compensation or if costs outweigh benefits, we won’t take it on. This dedication to our clients’ best interests sets our No Win No Fee slip and fall injury lawyers apart.
Proven results: Slip and fall case studies
At GMP Law, we are a trusted slip and fall law firm, successfully representing clients from all walks of life and handling claims for a wide range of injuries resulting from slips, trips, and falls.
Case 1: Council negligence leads to serious spinal injury
Background
Our client tripped on the lip of broken concrete surrounding a sinkhole while walking over the vehicular crossing to his driveway, sustaining serious spinal injuries that required surgery. The sinkhole had formed due to leaking stormwater pipes damaged by invasive tree roots. Despite repeated complaints, the Council failed to fix the hazard.
Negligence
The Council was on notice of the defect but did not take adequate action to remedy it, despite the solution being relatively simple and inexpensive.
GMP Law’s approach
We lodged a GIPA application to obtain all Council documents relating to the ongoing complaints, showing they were aware of the hazard. Our client underwent medical assessments to document the serious physical and psychological injuries. We filed the claim in the Supreme Court of NSW and prepared for mediation.
Case 2: Shopping centre slip secures $250k despite time limits
Background
In February 2020, Nick slipped on a puddle at his local shopping centre, suffering a severe wrist injury. He contacted us two months after the limitation period had expired.
Negligence
The shopping centre owner was on notice of roof leaks that caused the puddle, yet no preventive measures were taken.
GMP Law’s approach
Despite the limitation period being exceeded, we acted quickly, taking detailed statements, liaising with a barrister, and lodging the claim within two weeks. Multiple defendants were initially considered, but evidence confirmed the owner’s liability.
Outcome
We secured Nick $250,000 in compensation, demonstrating that claims can still succeed even outside standard time limits.
What our clients say:
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Turning injuries into justice, transforming lives through compensation
At GMP Law, we’re not just fighting for compensation, we’re fighting for your right to recover, rebuild, and reclaim your life after an injury. Read our case studies:
Nick’s story: $3m+ public liability settlement after resort pool accident
Nick and Michelle’s journey In February 2020, what began as a romantic getaway to celebrate Michelle’s birthday and their first wedding
Maria’s story: $232,500 after a shopping centre trip and fall Maria’s story Maria, a jewellery sales consultant, experienced how quickly life
Jennifer’s journey: Achieving justice and $242,500 after a slip and fall injury
Jennifer’s Journey:Achieving Justice and $242,500 After a Slip and Fall Injury Jennifer’s story In October 2022, a routine lunch outing turned
Nick’s story: Securing a $250,000 public liability claim outside of the statute of limitations
Nick’s Journey:Securing a $250,000 public liability claim outside of the statute of limitations Jump to Result Nick’s story In February 2020,
$440k Settlement for Cleaner Bitten by a Dog
Case Overview At the time of her injury, our client was working as a cleaner at a private residence in Kurrajong.
Injured Plaintiff Gets $2,000,000 After Tripping and Falling on Driveway
Case Overview In June 2016, our client was walking over the vehicular crossing leading to his driveway when he tripped and
Meet our slip and fall lawyers
Meet our dedicated team of slip and fall personal injury lawyers, specialising in public liability claims. We service clients across Australia, with roaming lawyers available to assist in regional areas. We have a strong track record of securing compensation for serious injuries resulting from slips, trips, and falls.
Let our experienced lawyers for slip and fall accidents fight for the justice and support you deserve.
Frequently asked questions about slip and fall accident claims
How much compensation can I receive for a slip and fall accident?
Compensation for slip, trip, and fall claims depends on the unique circumstances of each case. More severe injuries generally result in higher payouts.
Settlement amounts vary according to the severity of the injury:
- Moderate injuries such as fractures or significant soft tissue damage can settle between $100,000 and $200,000.
- Serious injuries, including severe fractures, spinal injuries, or permanent impairment, often result in settlements from $200,000 to over $500,000, reflecting the impact on daily life and ongoing medical needs.
- Catastrophic injuries such as total permanent disability, severe brain injury, or lifelong care requirements can exceed $1 million. For example, one of our clients who fell due to a council-managed sinkhole received $2 million in compensation.
Our slip and fall injury lawyers carefully assess your individual circumstances, using medical evidence, expert reports, and a full understanding of how the injuries affect your life and future prospects to determine the appropriate compensation.
What evidence do I need to prove my slip and fall claim?
A strong slip and fall claim relies on evidence showing that unsafe conditions caused your fall and that the responsible parties—whether property owners, managers, or contractors such as cleaning companies—were negligent.
Key evidence includes:
- Photographs and videos of the hazard and the surrounding area
- Incident reports filed with the business, property manager, or other responsible parties
- Witness statements from anyone who saw the fall or can describe the conditions
- Medical records linking your injuries to the accident
- Records of previous incidents at the location
- Maintenance and inspection records showing inadequate upkeep or repairs
- Documentation of expenses and losses resulting from the injury.
How long do slip and fall claims take to resolve?
Most slip and fall claims take 12 to 24 months from engaging a lawyer to final resolution, though timelines can vary depending on the severity of the injury, complexity of liability, and whether the responsible parties accept responsibility.
- Straightforward cases with clear liability and cooperative insurers may settle within 12 to 18 months through negotiation.
- Complex cases involving disputed liability, serious injuries requiring time to assess full recovery, multiple potentially responsible parties, or uncooperative insurers may take two to three years, especially if court proceedings are required.
The majority of slip and fall claims are resolved through negotiation or mediation rather than trial, which can significantly reduce both the time and cost involved.
What are the limitation periods for slip and fall claims in Australia?
Most Australian states and territories have a three-year limitation period from the date of the accident or from when you became aware that your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence. These strict deadlines mean you must start legal action within this timeframe, or you may lose your right to claim compensation permanently.
The calculation of limitation periods can be complex, especially for injuries that develop gradually or when the link between the accident and ongoing problems isn’t immediately obvious. Consulting a slip and fall lawyer early helps ensure you understand the exact deadline that applies to your situation.
What is considered loss of amenity?
Loss of amenity refers to the negative impact on your quality of life due to the injury.
Examples include:
- Inability to sleep because of a head injury after falling down stairs
- Being unable to play an instrument due to hand damage
- Difficulty lifting your child because of a back injury from a trip and fall.
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