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If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property or in a public place in Melbourne due to negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. This could include a slip in a shopping centre, an injury at a hotel, or harm caused by unsafe conditions at a public venue.
Our experienced public liability lawyers in Melbourne can help you pursue maximum compensation. We understand Victorian legislation and work to hold property owners and occupiers accountable when their negligence causes injury.
If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to make a public liability claim in Victoria. Public liability claims cover injuries that occur on another person’s property or in public spaces. Answering the questions below can help determine whether you may be eligible.
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Public liability in Victoria covers a wide range of everyday accidents, from slips and falls in shops to injuries in public spaces. By understanding the details of your incident, our team of public liability lawyers can identify the best legal approach and guide you in pursuing your claim for maximum compensation.
Slip, trip, and fall injuries are some of the most common public liability claims in Victoria. They can occur on wet floors, uneven surfaces, poorly lit stairwells, broken pavements, or pathways cluttered with obstacles.
Injuries in retail spaces often occur from spills, falling merchandise, malfunctioning automatic doors, or inadequate security in Melbourne supermarkets and shopping centres.
Restaurants and cafes have a duty to keep patrons safe. Injuries or food poisoning can happen due to wet floors, unsafe dining areas, or poor hygiene.
Property owners in Victoria may be liable if their animals attack visitors, especially when the owner knew the animal could be aggressive or failed to secure it properly.
Hotels and holiday accommodations must maintain safe premises. Injuries can result from pool hazards, balcony defects, bathroom dangers, or inadequate security.
Landlords are responsible for maintaining safe rental properties. Defective stairs, electrical hazards, or structural problems can lead to injuries.
Schools can be held responsible for injuries caused by unsafe equipment, poor supervision, or hazardous facilities.
Cruise operators must keep passengers safe on board and during excursions. Injuries can include slips, falls, unsafe decks, foodborne illness, or insufficient medical care.
Airlines and airports owe passengers a duty of care. Injuries can result from turbulence, falling luggage, unsafe boarding, or airport and in-flight incidents.
Councils in Victoria must maintain roads, footpaths, parks, and public facilities. Injuries can happen from potholes, uneven paths, faulty playgrounds, or poorly maintained public spaces.
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You can claim reasonable medical expenses related to your injury, including:
Compensation may cover the effect of your injury on your earnings, such as:
You may be entitled to damages for:
Other injury-related costs may also be recoverable, including:
Depending on your situation, you could also be entitled to:
Our Melbourne public liability lawyers specialise in handling some of the most complex and challenging cases. With deep expertise in compensation law, we understand the unique difficulties these claims present and know how to navigate them effectively.
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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 experienced team of public liability lawyers in Melbourne. We specialise in helping clients secure compensation for injuries sustained on someone else’s property or in public spaces, from slips and falls to accidents in shopping centres, hotels, and other public venues.
The compensation you may receive depends on factors such as:
For example, slip and fall claims in Melbourne often range from approximately $120,000 for straightforward injuries to $250,000 for more serious cases that affect earning capacity. Higher amounts are possible for severe or catastrophic injuries.
If you’re injured on someone else’s property or in a public space in Victoria, you may be entitled to make a claim. Property owners and occupiers have a duty to take reasonable care to prevent injuries.
Reasonable care depends on:
Victorian law also recognises “obvious risks,” meaning property owners may not be liable if a reasonable person would have noticed the danger. However, they cannot rely on this defence if they created the risk or made it worse than it naturally is.
Not seeking treatment immediately can make a claim more complex, but it does not automatically prevent you from claiming. It’s important to see a medical professional as soon as possible so your injuries are properly assessed and documented.
Our team of experienced public liability lawyers can help you navigate the process and ensure your claim is presented as strongly as possible.
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