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If you suffered an injury due to the fault or negligence of another person while in a public area or private premises, you may have a public liability claim and will need the help of personal injury lawyers or work injury lawyers.

What needs to be proven?

Our Melbourne personal injury lawyers will investigate the following:

It must be more likely than not that your injury can be blamed on the negligence of another party.
It is insufficient that you were simply injured.

What compensation is available?

Compensation is paid in relation to the injury suffered as opposed to the degree of the other party’s negligence. You may be entitled to compensation for but not limited to the following:

Financial loss both past and future.
Pain and suffering.
Loss of enjoyment of life.
Home help and nursing provided by anyone.
Compensation is paid as a ‘lump sum’. You cannot return to court should your injury deteriorate after compensation is paid.

Some examples of Public Liability Injuries:

Injury resulting from slips or falls, for example on pavement or in a shopping centre.
Dog bites or attacks.
Defective products either purchased by you or by others.
Injuries occurring in a playground.
Injuries occurring while undertaking a recreational activity or while in a recreational area.