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If you’ve been injured in a public place in Sydney due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Whether you slipped on a wet floor in a shopping centre, were injured at a hotel, or hurt yourself due to poor maintenance at a rental property, our experienced public liability lawyers in Sydney can help you pursue a fair claim.
We understand NSW legislation and work to ensure property owners and occupiers are held accountable when their negligence causes harm.
Public liability claims cover injuries suffered on someone else’s property or in a public space due to negligence. Understanding whether your situation qualifies is the first step toward pursuing compensation.
Our Sydney CBD office is conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to Martin Place, Town Hall, and Wynyard stations, with easy access via train, metro, and bus, as well as nearby landmarks such as Sydney Tower and Westfield Sydney.
Level 5/109 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
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Public liability covers many everyday injury situations, from slips in shops to accidents in public places. Understanding what happened to you helps our public liability lawyers determine the right legal pathway and how best to pursue your claim.
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 retail environments may result from spills not cleaned promptly, falling merchandise from poorly stacked shelves, automatic door malfunctions, or inadequate security leading to assault.
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 may be liable when their animals attack visitors, particularly if the owner knew the animal had aggressive tendencies or failed to secure it properly.
Hotels and holiday accommodation providers must maintain safe premises. Claims may arise from inadequate pool fencing, balcony defects, insufficient security, or bathroom hazards.
Landlords owe duties to maintain safe rental properties. Injuries from defective stairs, electrical hazards, or structural issues may give rise to public liability claims.
While schools have some protections, they can be liable when injuries result from inadequate supervision, poorly maintained equipment, or hazardous facilities.
Cruise operators must keep passengers safe on board and during organised excursions. Claims may involve slips and falls, unsafe decks or stairs, poor medical care, food illness, or excursion-related injuries.
Airlines owe duties to protect passenger safety. Claims may involve turbulence injuries, unsafe boarding or disembarking, falling luggage, or in-flight or airport incidents.
Councils must maintain roads, footpaths, parks, and public facilities. Claims may involve injuries caused by uneven footpaths, potholes, faulty playground equipment, or poorly maintained public spaces.
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We’ll advocate fiercely on your behalf, aiming for a fair settlement that truly reflects your needs.
We’re here to address any questions or concerns that arise along the way.
Public liability compensation aims to restore you financially and acknowledge the full impact of injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. Compensation covers both economic losses, like medical expenses and lost income, and non-economic losses, such as pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life. Our public liability claim lawyers ensure all aspects of your experience are properly valued and pursued.
Compensation may cover reasonable past and future medical costs, including:
You may be entitled to compensation for income affected by your injury, such as:
You may also recover reasonable injury-related expenses, including:
Depending on your circumstances, you may also have entitlements relating to:
At GMP Law, we have successfully represented clients from all walks of life in claims involving slip and fall injuries and other public liability matters.
Background
Maria, a jewellery sales consultant, tripped on a low-contrast floor sensor in a shopping centre car park after finishing work. She sustained injuries to her knee, wrist, nose, and teeth, requiring ambulance transport and ongoing treatment.
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GMP Law’s approach
Outcome
Our public liability lawyers Sydney achieved a settlement of $232,500 for Maria, shortly before the hearing. The shopping centre also removed the floor sensors and installed ceiling sensors, improving safety for others.
Background
Jennifer, a 66-year-old retiree, slipped on steps outside a restaurant following light rain. She sustained serious spinal injuries, aggravating pre-existing conditions and requiring surgery.
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GMP Law’s approach
Outcome
We secured a settlement of $242,500 after 20 months. This compensation enabled Jennifer to fund ongoing care, assistance, and support for daily living.
Our Sydney 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 committed to ensuring you have nothing to lose with our No Win No Fee service.
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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 public liability lawyers apart.
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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 Sydney public liability lawyers. With a 98% win rate, we specialise in securing compensation for people injured due to unsafe premises, negligence, and preventable hazards in public and private spaces.
Let our experienced public liability lawyers fight for the compensation, accountability, and support you deserve.
Generally, you have three years from the date of your injury to lodge a public liability claim in NSW, though some exceptions can apply. Acting sooner helps preserve evidence, secure witness accounts, and strengthen your case.
The amount of compensation available depends on factors such as:
Compensation for slip and fall claims typically ranges from around $120,000 for straightforward cases to approximately $250,000 for claims involving more serious injuries and a significant impact on earning capacity. Higher awards may be available in cases of severe or catastrophic injury.
If you’re injured on someone else’s property in Sydney, you may be able to make a public liability claim. These claims are governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), which sets rules about how claims work, including limits on damages and the time you have to make a claim.
Property owners and occupiers have a responsibility to take reasonable care to prevent injuries. “Reasonable care” means taking sensible steps to reduce risks, based on:
The law also protects property owners in some cases where the risk was obvious, meaning a reasonable person would have seen it. But owners cannot rely on this defence if they caused the risk themselves or made it more dangerous than it naturally is.
Yes. Reporting the incident to the property owner or manager as soon as possible helps create an official record, which can support your claim later. Make sure to get a copy of any incident report and, if you can, collect the contact details of any witnesses.
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