Manufacturers, distributors and importers have a duty of care to make sure their products are safe – but this does not always occur.
Our team has years of experience achieving successful outcomes for our product liability clients. We know the best approach to ensure you receive compensation for your existing claim to support you with immediate and possible future pain and suffering that you may incur.
What will public liability cover?
Every case is different, but compensation for a product liability claim could include:
Loss of earnings
Medical and rehabilitation expenses
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Care and help provided by friends, family or any other individual
How long will it take?
This depends on your injuries, the treatment you’ll need and your recovery.
Strict time limitations apply when lodging a product liability claim. Getting the right legal advice after you’ve been injured, is crucial.
Fees
Ensuring everyone has access to justice is important to us and that’s why we offer our product liability services on a No Win, No Fee* basis. This means you won’t have to worry about legal fees unless we receive a successful outcome for you.
We’re here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Product liability claim process
We listen and assess your case confidentially
During your initial obligation-free consultation, in person or over the phone, we’ll take the time to listen and understand your individual needs. We’ll then map out the next steps and explain all the options available to you.
Arrange a meeting with a public liability lawyer
Contact Shine Lawyers to make an initial obligation-free consultation with one of our public liability lawyers in Brisbane. We’ll take the time to listen and understand all the circumstances of your incident, injuries and their impact on your life. We’ll then map out the next steps and explain all the options available to you.
We’ll build your claim and keep you informed
We will work with you to gather all the documentation and medical evidence required to support your claim. You focus on your recovery and rehabilitation, and we’ll take care of the rest whilst always keeping you in the loop.
Once our investigations are complete, we will advise you of the best way forward.
We’ll negotiate to settle your claim early
An early settlement involves both parties getting together to discuss the resolution of your claim We will conduct the negotiations on your behalf.
Commence the public liability claim process
As your public liability lawyer in Brisbane, we’ll work with you to ensure your public liability claim is correctly submitted and in line with the strict public liability claim time limits.
No Win, No Fee*
We do our best up-front to make sure you understand your legal claim, including whether your claim is on our No Win, No Fee* basis.
Are there any Shine product liability lawyers located in Perth and WA?
With more than 40 branches across Australia and 1000+ team members, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers legal advice and support.
If you’d like to speak to our product liability team in person, you can see our full list of locations here.
If you aren‘t able to find a location near you, we can easily arrange an obligation-free virtual appointment or discuss the option to meet at a location that’s comfortable and convenient for you. No matter where you are located, we will always provide the same, expert advice and manage your claim with the same level of quality and commitment.
Why trust Shine to be my product liability lawyers?
We have helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion per yearin entitlements and compensation through our expert services.
95% of the cases we represent are settled without the stress of going to court.
We offer access to affordable legal advice including on a No Win, No Fee* basis and an obligation-free initial consultation so you can understand your rights and know where you stand.
*Conditions apply
Can I represent myself, or do I need a product liability lawyer?
Yes, it is possible to legally represent yourself when making a claim. However, doing so successfully will likely require a thorough understanding of the law, your legal rights and entitlements, and a commitment to actively pursue the case to move it forward.
Without an experienced product liability lawyer in your corner, it can be difficult to identify and highlight the strength of your case.
Without the right legal advice and support, you may not receive the compensation you're entitled to.
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