Public Liability Lawyers Gold Coast
Public Liability Injury Claims
If you are injured in a public place in Queensland, such as a:
- shopping centre
- shop
- restaurant
- park
- playground
- club
- theme park
- residential property
and your injury was caused by another person or entity, you may be entitled to pursue a claim against the public liability insurer of the at fault person or entity and be entitled to compensation.
The most common types of incidents we see on a consistent basis are caused by:
- slips, trips and falls
- watercraft (e.g. boating or jet-skiing)
- bicycle
- playground
- dog bites
- sporting
There are strict time limits that apply if you are injured in a public place and you wish to pursue a claim you must do so within three (3) years of the incident occurring. There are other important limits that apply and you should seek legal advice to ensure your rights are protected.
You are entitled to make a public liability claim if:
- You were not at fault for the incident.
- You have suffered an injury that is affecting your life.
- Your accident has occurred within the last 3 years.
At Iconic Legal we guide out clients through the complex claims process, and settle their claim with the insurer. You always get a better outcome negotiating with the insurer when you are legally represented.
Even if you aren’t sure if you would like to proceed with a claim right now, we still recommend obtaining obligation free legal advice by booking in a free initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer today.
We are based on the Gold Coast and service client's throughout Queensland.
Public Liability Claims - Frequently Asked Questions
What types of claims are covered by public liability?
What if I am not sure who was to blame for the incident and my injuries?
How long do I have to lodge a public liability claim in Queensland?
If you are injured due to the fault of another person or entity in a place other than at work or in a motor vehicle, you may be entitled to pursue a public liability claim.
How long do I have to lodge a public liability claim in Queensland?
What if I am not sure who was to blame for the incident and my injuries?
How long do I have to lodge a public liability claim in Queensland?
There are strict time limits associated with bringing a common law claim for damages in Queensland. The general time limit is three (3) years from the date of the incident. There are also some other strict time limits that apply and you should seek legal advice to ensure these time limits are protected.
What if I am not sure who was to blame for the incident and my injuries?
What if I am not sure who was to blame for the incident and my injuries?
Will the public liability Insurer pay for wages if I am unable to work, or medical expenses?
It can sometimes be difficult to identify the person or entity who was responsible for an incident or for injuring someone. We have several ways to find out who was to blame for an incident and injuring someone. We will take detailed instructions from you to narrow down the search.
Will the public liability Insurer pay for wages if I am unable to work, or medical expenses?
I still experience pain and symptoms but I have returned to work. Is it worthwhile making a claim?
Will the public liability Insurer pay for wages if I am unable to work, or medical expenses?
You will only be paid lost wages if you can prove your injury was caused by the negligence of another person or entity. During your common law claim the public liability Insurer will not pay for lost wages or rehabilitation and treatment expenses.
I still experience pain and symptoms but I have returned to work. Is it worthwhile making a claim?
I still experience pain and symptoms but I have returned to work. Is it worthwhile making a claim?
I still experience pain and symptoms but I have returned to work. Is it worthwhile making a claim?
Yes. Most people manage to return to work following an injury after a period of treatment and rehabilitation. Most claims we make are for people who are still working, but with some problems. You may be entitled to compensation on the basis that your capacity for work might not be the same as it once was.
How long will it take for my public liability claim to settle?
I still experience pain and symptoms but I have returned to work. Is it worthwhile making a claim?
I still experience pain and symptoms but I have returned to work. Is it worthwhile making a claim?
Most claims settle within 12 to 18 months.