Claim Public Liability Compensation with Australia's leading lawyers

Public liability law says that you have the right to be safe in any public space. Public liability compensation is a payment awarded to you if you have been injured or acquired an illness when out in a public space. If you think you may be entitled to make a public liability claim, we strongly to speak with one of LHD’s public liability compensation lawyers as soon as possible.

LHDs public liability lawyers are no win no fee lawyers, so you only have to pay when we get you the compensation you deserve. Speaking with a public liability lawyer will give you an accurate idea of the fees and costs you may need to pay should you win your case.

Your claim is dependent upon what injuries you have sustained and their severity. If you have been injured on public land or someone’s property then it is important to speak to LHD’s lawyers to determine if you are entitled to the following compensation, according to public liability law:

• Medical costs associated with your illness or injuries
• Lost income
• The cost of home-based care you may require
• Pain and suffering you experienced

Use our free eligibility checker on this page to take the first steps.

In order to make a claim, you need to successfully prove:

• That you were owed a duty of care
• That the duty of care you were owed was then breached
• And that it could have been predicted that this breach would lead to your injury, illness or damage

LHD’s public liability lawyers are experts in making these claims and can walk you through every step of the process.

Compensation varies from state to state and from case to case. Your LHD lawyer will be able to give you a rough estimate of what to expect.

Making a public liability compensation claim involves time limits and thresholds in regards to what you can claim for, so it’s important to engage a public liability lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. The four basic steps to making a claim are:

1. Visit your doctor and explain your injuries and situation to them
2. Ensure you have comprehensive receipts and records of expenses including lost wages
3. Make sure you have a comprehensive diary of medical dates, appointments and their outcomes and associated records
4. Ensure you have photographic evidence of your injuries and images of where you were injured and the hazard which caused your injury, if this is at all possible

LHD’s lawyers have a long history of helping everyday Australians win the compensation they deserve. Our no win no fee lawyers mean you only pay our legal fees if we are successful in winning your compensation case, as we believe that all Australians should be entitled to legal advice and representation regardless of their financial situation. With a 99% success rate, we are confident in our abilities to win you the compensation entitlements you deserve.