Public liability claims in Perth and WA
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Compensation for your public liability claim
When you’re out and about in the community, you have the right to be safe from injury and public liability law is there to protect your right.
If you’ve suffered an injury on public, commercial or retail property, it will need to be proven that a person, company or organisation was at fault and owed you a duty of care.
Your public liability claim may relate to these common accidents:
Injuries in parks, leisure centres or other public places (e.g. footpaths, car parks etc.)
Injuries in rental premises (e.g. landlord/tenant)
Injuries in private buildings (e.g. supermarkets, shopping centres, gyms, hotels etc.)
Schoolyard or daycare injuries
Injuries from animals (e.g. dog bites)
Recreational and sporting injuries (e.g. jet-ski, diving and quad-bike accidents)
What will public liability cover?
In WA a monetary value can be placed on the gap between your predicted life path before the public place accident, and your actual life path since the injury.
This means you can be compensated for your past and future losses, before and after the injury occurred.
What you can claim depends on several factors specific to your situation.
You may be eligible to claim for:
Loss of earnings
Medical and rehabilitation expenses
Pain and suffering and 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 public 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 public 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.
*Conditions apply
Review your claim
We're here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.
How to make a public liability claim
We listen and assess your case confidentially
During your initial obligation-free consultation 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.
We will lodge your claim
We will work with you to ensure your claim form is submitted correctly and in line with the strict time limitations.
We'll build your case 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 case. We will conduct the negotiations on your behalf.
If required, resolve your claim in court
Only a very small percentage of cases result in a court hearing.
If this happens, our legal experts have the skill and experience to guide you through this.
We will ensure you’re feeling comfortable and confident throughout this process and inform you of what’s required from start to finish.
If your claim is successful, you will receive the compensation you deserve, so you can focus on your future.
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.
*Conditions apply
We're here to help
We’re here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.
FAQs
Are there any Shine public 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 public 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.
Can I represent myself, or do I need a public liability lawyer?
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 public 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 then may not receive the compensation you deserve.
Why trust Shine to be my public liability lawyers?
We have helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion per year in 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
