Accidents in
public places

Where you suffer an injury as a result of the failure of another person/occupier to take reasonable care for your safety, you may be entitled to recover damages or compensation.

This area of law is governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002.

Usually, these claims are against Shopping Centres or supermarkets, business owners, schools, local Councils or other government organisations, or individuals such as neighbours and include:

It is important to remember that any court proceedings must be commenced within three years from the date of the accident.

We invite you to contact us  so one of our compensation Solicitors can inform you about your possible entitlements. We do not charge any fee to meet with you and discuss your compensation entitlements, and typically work on a no win, no fee basis in these types of matters.

Where to begin…

one

Notify the occupier/public

Notify the occupier/public authority of the accident immediately or as soon as possible afterwards. Keep a copy of any Incident Report.

two

Photographs and record

Take photographs and record as much details of the accident as possible, including the date, time, place and details of any CCTV footage/witnesses.

three

Attention

Seek medical attention.

four

Reach out

Reach out so we can discuss your accident and the next steps.

Phone: 02 4228 0084

Office: Level 1, Suite 43,
 26-28 Market Street
 
Wollongong NSW 2500