Public liability lawyers Brisbane & Gold Coast

Eligibility depends on whether your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence. Negligence can include failure to maintain safe conditions in a public or private place.

If there is evidence (e.g. photos, witness statements) that a duty of care was breached, and you suffered physical or psychological injuries, you may be entitled to claim public liability compensation.

To find out if you’re eligible, speak with our public liability lawyers in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Your initial consultation is free, and there’s no obligation to proceed.

Strict time limits apply to public liability claims. In most cases, you have up to 3 years from the date of your injury to start legal action. However, under Queensland law, you may need to serve a Notice of Claim within 9 months of the incident or 1 month of speaking with a lawyer – whichever comes first.

To protect your rights and avoid delays, it’s best to get legal advice as early as possible. Get in touch with our team today to get the support you need, from the public liability lawyers Gold Coast and Brisbane residents trust.

Yes. Under our no win, no fee policy, you don’t pay legal costs unless we successfully resolve your claim.

If your claim is successful, fees are deducted from your settlement under Queensland’s 50/50 rule. We’ll explain all legal fees upfront before you proceed.

We’ll guide you through every step of the public liability claim process, from gathering evidence to negotiating with the insurer.

Our team will:

• Help collect medical evidence, incident reports, and witness statements
• Advise you on your legal rights and claim strategy
• Prepare and serve the Notice of Claim, and manage all communication with the insurer

Most claims can be handled remotely, so you likely won’t need to attend our offices in Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

The first step is reaching out to us. From there, we’ll guide you through the legal process and handle the technical work on your behalf.

Here’s what typically happens:

1. Initial consultation – We assess your situation and explain whether or not you can claim compensation. This is free and without obligation.
2. Notice of Claim – If you choose to proceed, we’ll prepare and serve the required paperwork under Queensland’s Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (PIPA). This lets the responsible party and their insurer know you intend to claim.
3. Evidence gathering – We’ll work with you to collect relevant records, including medical evidence, incident reports, and witness statements.
4. Medical assessment – In many cases, independent medical reports are required to assess the severity of your injuries.
5. Negotiation – Once the claim is substantiated, we engage with the other party’s public liability insurer to seek a fair settlement.
6. Resolution – Most claims settle out of court. If needed, we’ll advise you on mediation or legal action.

Throughout this process, we’ll handle the legal details while you focus on your recovery. Most clients won’t need to attend court or visit our office.

Public liability law encompasses a wide range of situations where individuals may suffer accidents, injuries, illnesses, or psychological injury and harm due to another party’s negligence in fulfilling their duty of care. Typical examples of public liability claims include:

• Slip, trip, or fall incidents in shopping centres
• Building or balcony collapses
• Injuries in schools and playgrounds
• Theme Parks or entertainment venues
• Physical or sexual assaults
• Accidents during travel—plane, train, bus, ship, etc.
• Defective product claims (product liability)
• Injuries caused during recreational and sporting activities
• Injuries sustained during gym, massage, and personal training sessions
• Attacks by animals and dogs
• Injuries on private properties
• Injuries at rental properties