Public Liability Lawyers
No one deserves to suffer an injury they didn’t cause.
Overview
Public liability claims
If you have been injured in a public place due to someone’s negligence, you may be able to file a public liability claim. At GMP Law, our expert personal injury solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
During your free, no-obligation consultation, our team will carefully review your case, evaluate the potential strength of your claim, and address any concerns you may have..
Book a free consultation with one of our public liability lawyers.
Contact us for no-obligation legal advice about your claim.
Examples Of Public Liability
Who can make a public liability claim?
A public liability claim may be brought by any individual who has suffered an injury or loss due to another party’s negligence occurring in a public space or on private property.
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Rental property accidents
Tenants, or visitors, who have experienced an injury in a rental home as a result of landlord negligence.
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Dog attacks
Individuals who have suffered an animal-attack where the owner is negligent in their duty of care.
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Restaurant and cafe negligence
People who have suffered illnesses or injury due to negligence by restaurants and cafes.
If you have been injured in a public place due to someone’s negligence, you may be able to file a public liability claim. At GMP Law, our expert personal injury solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Our Process
How do I start a public liability claim?
Seeking legal guidance from an accredited specialist in personal injury law is essential to make successful claim and maximise your compensation entitlements.
The claims process with GMP Law starts with a free, no-obligation consultation to determine your eligibility and answer any questions you may have.
What compensation can I claim?
Public liability claim payouts can vary significantly and depend on the severity of your case. Compensation entitlements include:
- Medical expenses related to the physical or psychological injury following the accident.
- Ongoing costs such as domestic care required for a catastrophic injury like a spinal damage or amputation.
- Non-economic (pain and suffering) damages for psychological or emotional distress.
- Loss of earnings or superannuation if the incident leaves you unable to work.
The amount you receive also depends on whether you settle with the insurance company or pursue it in court. While taking a defendant to court may yield a bigger payout, it can also be more expensive.
GMP Law’s expert public negligence lawyers will advise the best path forward to ensure you receive the maximum compensation, in the minimum time possible.
Public liability cases we’ve won
Because public liability covers a wide range of circumstances and potential litigants, it’s not always clear what injuries and circumstances qualify.
GMP Law has a track record of advocacy for our clients. We helped a man win $2 million from a local council for a trip-and-fall case that led to a serious spinal injury.
In some situations, having a strong case will simply come down to whether you can gather any evidence of negligence. We helped one woman win a case using footage of her fall over a caution sign.
And, in other circumstances, we may conduct an extensive investigation to build a successful case. GMP Law can help you as we did one family that lost a mother and grandmother to a hospital’s failure to provide reasonable care.
Our personal injury lawyers can advise you whether or not your claim meets the threshold to achieve a successful public liability compensation.
OUR CASE SUMMARIES
Maximum Compensation, Proven
Our guarantee
No Win, No Fee Public Liability Lawyers
Not all ‘No Win No Fee’ legal firms are the same. Here at GMP Law, we cover 100% of all upfront costs.
Our no win, no fee guarantee
We take on 100% of all upfront costs for you. If you don’t win, we won’t charge you anything for our work — that is the basis of our law firm.
This approach also signifies that if — in the rare instance — we do not win your case, you will not be required to pay a contingency fee for our work together.
This means that you can focus more on healing, without the additional worry of legal costs by seeking the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Upon winning your case, we do not charge a percentage of the settlement — as may be commonly expected. Rather, we charge based on our time.
We are dedicated to serving Australia with the utmost commitment to our clients’ success and satisfaction, as evidenced by our 98% success rate and $4 billion in settlements delivered.
Client testimonial
“I would like to sincerely thank Gerard Malouf & Partners for how they handled my case & the great outcome. Prior to contacting GMP, I had approached other firms, who said my case was 'too small' for them.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know about public liability claims
Commonly asked questions concerning public liability compensation claims.
Is there a time limit to make a public liability claim?
Typically, individuals have three years from the date of injury to file a claim.
What can be claimed?
Costs linked to medical care, home assistance, lost income, and non economic loss may be included in a public liability claim.
How long will a public liability case take to settle?
An experienced public liability lawyer can provide an estimate for your unique compensation entitlement. Settled claims could resolve within 18 months. In more challenging, complex cases, the process will be longer and could take a few years.
What is contributory negligence?
Contributory negligence is the failure of the injured party to act prudently. For example, a fall accident victim ignored signs of a slippery surface on private property or a business premises.
Can I claim if the accident happened on private property?
Public liability claims can be made against a negligent party for accidents occurring in public premises and on private property.
Can I make a claim against a council?
Yes. A council may be the responsible party for an accident that occurs in a public premises.
Free Resources
Guide To Public Liability Claims
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Meet the Public Liability Team
Meet some of the diverse and dynamic compensation lawyers that support our clients with their public liability claims.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
Our difficult case policy
At Gerard Malouf & Partners, it’s our professional obligation to strive for maximum justice and achievable compensation.
Our difficult case policy ensures that our senior lawyers and experienced management team oversee notably challenging cases. This makes sure that we achieve the best results for our clients seeking accident injury compensation.
We maintain integrity by not accepting a case if we believe it is unlikely to result in compensation, or if the costs to our client outweigh the benefits.
This is our core philosophy and what differentiates us from other law firms.
We're here to help maximise your compensation
Book your free, confidential consultation with one of our public liability lawyers using the form below, or simply call us 1800 004 878.
