Product liability claims in Brisbane and QLD
We are ready to take action, holding manufacturers and importers of faulty products to account and right wrong.
Who can make a product liability claim?
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 and we know the best approach to ensure you are compensated for your immediate and possible future pain and suffering 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
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.
*Conditions apply
Additional claim types
Depending on the circumstances of your claim, you may be eligible for other forms of compensation. Our expert team will assess your situation, guide you through the process and lay out all your options, which could include:
Preparing for a claim
When preparing to make a claim there are some important steps you need to take.
Record the accident
Take photographs of the injury and the product that caused it (including the brand name, make and model if possible).
Keep the product if it’s safe to do so and the proof of purchase.
Write down what happened to you – including the date, time and location and contact details of any witnesses.
Keep any communication that you received from those responsible for your injury.
Medical treatment
See your doctor for your injuries and ensure they record how the incident occurred and all the symptoms you have.
Contact Shine Lawyers
Find out if you have a claim by using our fast and free online tool or contact us for an obligation-free legal consultation.
Do you have a claim?
We’re here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.
How to make a product liability claim in QLD
We listen and assess your case confidentially
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.
Arrange a meeting with a public liability lawyer
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’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
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
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.
*Conditions apply
Do you have a claim?
We’re here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.
FAQs
Are there any Shine product liability lawyers located in Brisbane and QLD?
Are there any Shine product liability lawyers located in Brisbane and QLD?
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 liability lawyer?
Why trust Shine to be my liability lawyer?
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
Can I represent myself, or do I need a product liability lawyer?
Can I represent myself, or do I need a product 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 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 then may not receive the compensation you're entitled to.
