If you have been injured in a public place or on someone else’s commercial or residential premises, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury. Commonly called a ‘public liability’ claim, we will help your recover the maximum compensation you deserve.
Simply put, public liability claims arise out of another person acting in a way, or failing to act in a particular way, that has resulted in injury. Common scenarios include:
Slip & Falls and Trip & Falls
Suffering a slip and fall or a trip and fall incident is often a distressing and confusing time. Finding reliable information as to whether or not you have a claim can be difficult. If you were injured in a slip and fall or a trip and fall you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and the losses that you have suffered. If you are unsure of your rights to claim compensation it is best to seek legal advice straight away so that the necessary preliminary steps and investigations undertaken in close proximity to your incident.
Strata Property and Apartment Buildings
An owner’s corporation for a strata scheme of an apartment block must properly maintain and keep in state of good and serviceable repair the common property and any personal property vested in the owner’s corporation. Therefore, if you have been injured on the common or personal property of a strata scheme you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses
Supermarkets and Shopping Centres
Supermarkets and shopping centres owe you a duty of care to exercise reasonable skill and care in order to avoid the risk of injury to you. Therefore, if you have been injured in a supermarket or a shopping centre, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and loss that you have suffered.
Residential Property and Rental Accommodation
Public liability compensation claims arising out of injuries sustained on residential property and rental accommodation are our expertise.
Key Contacts
Jonathan Coyle
Founding Partner
Laura Green
Special Counsel