Public Liability Claims
If you or a loved one have been injured, not in a workplace or on the road, such as in a public place, we may be able to assist you with a Public Liability Claim.
Public Liability Claims
If you or a loved one have been injured not in a workplace or on the road, then the injury is probably one that falls under the wide reaching banner of a public liability claim. These include accidents in shopping centres, at residential properties, entertainment venues, or recreational parks and sporting grounds.
These types of claims usually arise from one of the following:
Slip and fall accidents
Trip and fall accidents
Defective or faulty products
Physical and/or sexual assaults
Sporting and recreational injuries
School and childcare based injuries
Dog bite attacks
Worksite injuries sustained whilst working under host-employment or labour hire arrangements
Boating accidents
Accidents at pubs, clubs or other entertainment venues
Slip and fall accidents
Trip and fall accidents
Defective or faulty products
Physical and/or sexual assaults
Sporting and recreational injuries
School and childcare based injuries
Dog bite attacks
Worksite injuries sustained whilst working under host-employment or labour hire arrangements
Boating accidents
Accidents at pubs, clubs or other entertainment venues
Accidents at pubs, clubs or other entertainment venues
These types of claims can be difficult as you must be able to show another party was at fault.
If you have been injured in public (not in a workplace or on the road), then you are entitled to be fairly compensated. These injuries often result in time off work and therefore affect your financial capabilities. Let us help you with our No Win, No Fee, Stress Free Guarantee.
We offer a free* initial consult
Our principal is happy to undertake a free* initial consult of your case and assist you lodge the claim, and then gather all the necessary documents and information to put forward your case for compensation.
Compensation includes:
Pain and suffering
Recovering past lost income and claiming an amount for future loss of income
Loss of superannuation benefits on lost income
Past and future medical expenses including rehabilitation expenses
Any pharmaceutical expenses
Paid or gratuitous assistance and future assistance required
Our principal will ensure your claim is investigated thoroughly and all possible claims made on your behalf.
* if you choose to retain Arends Legal Solutions to act on your behalf the initial consult will form part of our professional costs at the conclusion of the claim.
There are time limits, so you need to act fast
There are strict time limits to bring a claim and therefore you should contact us immediately so we can give you advice of the relevant time limits and assist with lodging a Notice of Claim form on the party at fault.
We can help you with the finer details
There are time limits to start proceedings in court for damages arising from these types of injuries and that is normally 3 years from the date of the injury. If the person injured was younger than 18 when the injury occurred then the three 3 year period to start proceedings in a court commences when they turn 18.
“Abe represented me in my claim. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and I always felt reassured that despite my claim having its difficulties I knew Abe would get me through it. He is skilled, knowledgeable and approachable and I highly recommend his services.”
“I was involved in a serious accident that left me with significant injuries. Abe’s expertise in compensation law ensured I was able to rebuild my life. Abe cares and tries to equally give back to the community by educating people on the effects of making bad decisions.”
“Abe represented me in my matrimonial property proceedings. I found his advice to be a welcoming change and helped me get through a difficult time. I would not hesitate in recommending Abe in any family law related matters.”