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If you have been injured in a public place due to the negligence of the party responsible for the venue or facility, then you may be entitled to a public place accident claim. As experienced public liability lawyers in Brisbane, we can inform and guide you through this process towards an optimal outcome.
When going to a shopping centre, visiting a venue or when in any public space, you are entitled to feel and be safe.
Slipping, tripping, or falling over in a public place can result in injuries. Where negligence of the party responsible for the public place is the cause of these injuries, you may be entitled to claim compensation for the loss and damage you have suffered.
Public place injuries are relatively common, with people suffering injuries due to a range of factors. There might be inadequate warning signs about a wet floor or a badly maintained walkway resulting in an injury due to tripping on a raised section of concrete.
However you have suffered your injury, if you have been injured in a public place due to the negligence of a third-party, you may be eligible to seek compensation. Our public injury compensation, no-win, no-fee lawyers can check your rights for free and run claims with no upfront costs.
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Types Of Incidents Classified As Public Liability Claims
Generally, any injury suffered in a public place that has a cause attributable to negligence of the party responsible for that public place can be classed as a public liability incident.
Examples of claimable public liability incidents that cause illness or injury include things such as:
- Slips and falls in shopping centres, a supermarket, cafe, bar and other public spaces
- Trip hazards, falling items or similar in hotels or other accommodation
- Grazes and cuts from exposed nails or illness or injury due to mould or other hazards in poorly maintained rental properties
- Trips or falls on public property such as an uneven footpath due to negligence of council or utility companies
- Being tackled or aggressively handled without due cause by a bouncer or security guard
- Food poisoning after dining in a restaurant or venue
- Injuries during sports activities due to poorly maintained facilities
- Dog bite injuries due to a poorly handled dog or an insufficient fence
- Injuries out on the water from boats and personal watercraft accidents including jet skis
- Broken arms or slips and falls while at a public playground or at school
What Should I Do After A Public Place Injury?
If you have been injured in a public place it is important that you are diligent in prioritising your health before anything else.
Even if you think your injuries are mild, your first step should be to get a check up with your healthcare provider. Even a sprained wrist not properly managed can turn into something chronic through overuse, and you do not want your injuries getting worse.
Once you have received appropriate medical care, find out who is responsible for the public place and let them know that you have been injured. If they have security camera footage of your accident, you should request a copy of this before it is deleted.
Where a claim for compensation may be appropriate, you should get in touch with a personal injury law specialist. A lawyer can assess your claim and discuss your options with you, letting you know where you stand. Even if you meet with a personal injuries lawyer you are not obligated to go through with a claim for compensation.
How Long Do Public Liability Claims Take?
Generally, a public liability claim takes up to about 18 months to process from start to finish. However, as every claim for public place liability is different this time frame is only an estimation.
Different factors that influence the length of processing include the level of complexity of the case, the injury or illness sustained and the time taken for recovery or for your injury to stabilise. Time is also required to procure the medical reports and evidence needed as per associated legislation.
Our public liability claim lawyers can discuss your matter with you in an obligation-free consultation and provide a more tailored estimation as needed. Able to go through every element of proceeding with a public liability claim with you, they offer unmatched advice and guidance.
How Will My Claim Be Calculated?
Your claim will be calculated by first assessing your circumstances and financial position at the time of the accident. Using this information and the evidence provided, the public liability compensation awarded should reflect these findings and place you in the same position you would have been in had the accident not occurred.
In short, what this means is that alongside payment for any medical expenses incurred, past and future loss of income will also be covered. Additional factors such as pain and suffering which impact the continued enjoyment of life are also taken into consideration.
Why Choose Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers?
At Murphy’s Law, we understand you have a choice when it comes to finding the right legal representation for public place accidents and value your trust in us.
Our team of award-winning public liability injury claims lawyers treat you as an individual, not a case number. Guiding you through every step of the no-win, no-fee claims process, we will take on your fight and are committed to achieving the best results.
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