The biggest factors that could influence your public liability injury claim
Anytime an Australian seeks to file a public liability injury claim, there are a few factors that will have a major effect on how the claim will be processed and even how successful it will be in court. Whether it's a public injury or a workplace accident, victims need to keep three factors in mind […]
Proving fault in NSW slip and fall injury claims
In New South Wales, one of the most common reasons for people to file public liability injury claims is when they are hurt in a slip, trip or fall accident in a public space. In these instances, victims can often receive compensation for their medical expenses, legal fees and even pain and suffering determined by […]
Victorian officials destroy thousands of toys that could have led to public liability injury claims
Victorian safety officials recently confiscated and destroyed thousands of toys that were deemed too dangerous for public sale just in time to keep them from getting into the hands of children this Christmas. Toys have long been a source of many product liability injury claims, and over the years manufacturers and distributors have been much […]
The all-encompassing nature of public liability injury claims
In New South Wales, the state government has established several laws that protect the public from negligence on the part of manufacturers, retailers, importers and other businesses, which make up all forms of public liability injury claims. However, because there are so many instances in which it may be possible for someone to file a […]
The benefits of public liability injury claims
If you're on the fence about filing a public liability injury claim, you may want to look over some of the top reasons to get in touch with a compensation lawyer to learn more about what this would entail. Public injuries can lead to serious health problems that could potentially last for years. This will […]
Can I file a public liability injury claim?
You may have heard some of the stories about people who are injured in a public area, such as a supermarket or city park, and are awarded compensation through a public liability injury claim. If you’ve suffered a similar injury in such a case, you may be entitled to compensation, so it’s best to understand […]
Avoiding slip and fall injury claims during National Safe Work Australia Month
October could be the perfect month to raise awareness of slip and fall injury claims, as Safe Work Australia has dubbed it National Safe Work Australia Month 2013. Last year, the organisation held a similar week-long event, and it drew such acclaim that the group decided to host it again this year. For 2013, the […]
Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere
Whether you’re hard at work in an industrial setting, taking a walk along a city footpath or working in an office, the potential for accidents is always there. When these injuries occur at work, it can sometimes lead to total permanent disability claims or other workers’ compensation packages. However, this doesn’t always have to be […]
Municipalities tip toe cautiously around slip and fall injury claims
Cities have to be extremely cautious with their sidewalk and road maintenance, after several lawsuits have been filed around the country based on minor slips, trips and falls. Businesses are fearing liabilities that may be present in uneven sidewalks outside their doors or other problems that could result in injuries. However, some municipalities have gotten […]
Seek expert legal advice about public liability claims
The last thing you might expect when heading down to the shops to pick up some groceries is to end up in hospital. Yet that’s what could happen if you were to slip and injure yourself in a supermarket or trip over a hidden obstruction in a public walkway. If your injuries go beyond a […]
