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If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property or in a public space in Brisbane due to negligence, you have legal rights to seek compensation.
Whether you slipped in a shopping centre, were injured at a restaurant, or hurt yourself due to unsafe premises at a rental property, our public liability lawyers in Brisbane can help you pursue a fair claim. We understand Queensland legislation and work to hold property owners and occupiers accountable when their negligence causes harm.
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property or in a public place, you may be able to make a public liability claim in Brisbane or elsewhere in Queensland. Understanding whether your situation qualifies is the first step toward pursuing compensation.
To help, here are three key questions to determine eligibility:
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Public liability protects you in a wide range of everyday accidents, from slips in shops to injuries in public areas. By understanding exactly what happened, our team can guide you on the best approach to make a public liability claim in Queensland and pursue fair compensation.
Slip, trip, and fall injuries are among the most common public liability claims. These occur due to wet floors without warning signs, uneven surfaces or broken pavement, poor lighting in stairwells or walkways, or debris and obstacles left in pathways.
Injuries in shops, supermarkets, or malls can result from spills, falling merchandise, broken automatic doors, or insufficient security measures.
Food establishments owe duties to ensure patron safety, including preventing food poisoning through proper hygiene, maintaining safe dining areas, and addressing hazards like wet floors near restrooms.
Property owners can be held liable if their pets or animals injure visitors, especially when they fail to secure an aggressive animal or were aware of its dangerous behaviour.
Hotels and holiday accommodations must maintain safe premises. Claims often arise from pool or balcony hazards, bathroom risks, or inadequate security.
Landlords are responsible for keeping rental properties safe. Injuries can result from defective stairs, electrical faults, or structural issues.
Schools may be liable when injuries occur due to unsafe equipment, poor supervision, or hazardous facilities.
Cruise operators must protect passengers on board and during excursions. Claims can involve slips, falls, illness from food, unsafe decks, or insufficient medical care.
Airlines are responsible for passenger safety. Injuries can occur from turbulence, falling luggage, unsafe boarding or disembarking, and other in-flight or airport hazards.
Councils must maintain roads, footpaths, parks, and public facilities. Injuries from potholes, uneven paths, faulty playgrounds, or poorly maintained public areas may lead to claims.
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Public liability compensation is designed to put you back in the position you would have been in if your injury had not occurred. It covers both economic losses (like medical bills and lost income) and non-economic losses (such as pain and suffering).
Compensation can cover past and future:
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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:
Natalie was the epitome of an active, outdoor-loving Australian. As a food delivery driver, she spent her days on the move,
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 story In October 2022, a routine lunch outing turned
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,
Case Overview At the time of her injury, our client was working as a cleaner at a private residence in Kurrajong.
Meet our dedicated team of public liability lawyers in Brisbane, with experience assisting clients in a range of injury claims. We help people understand their options following accidents in supermarkets, shopping centres, and other public places, including slip and fall incidents caused by unsafe conditions.
If you’ve been injured due to negligence, our experienced team can provide guidance, support, and advice throughout the claims process.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of injury to start a public liability claim in Brisbane under Queensland law. While this may seem like a long time, it’s important to act early.
Reporting the incident promptly helps preserve evidence, obtain witness statements, and avoid complications that can weaken your claim. Some exceptions to time limits may apply, so early legal advice is strongly recommended.
The value of a public liability claim in Brisbane depends on your individual circumstances, including:
Slip and fall claims in Queensland can vary widely. More straightforward claims may result in lower compensation, while cases involving serious injuries or permanent impacts on earning capacity may attract significantly higher amounts. Severe or life-altering injuries can justify substantially larger claims.
If you’re injured on someone else’s property or in a public place in Brisbane, you may be entitled to compensation. Public liability claims in Queensland are governed by the Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD), which sets out how liability is assessed, how damages are calculated, and what time limits apply.
Property owners and occupiers must take reasonable steps to keep people safe. What’s considered reasonable depends on:
Queensland law also recognises obvious risks, meaning property owners may not be liable where a danger would have been obvious to a reasonable person. However, this defence does not apply if the owner created the risk or made it more dangerous than it should have been.
It’s common for property owners or insurers to deny liability. Our role is to thoroughly investigate what happened, collect strong evidence to prove negligence, and challenge any unfair attempts to shift blame onto you.
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