Public Liability Lawyers

Public liability is the legal responsibility of property owners, businesses, or organisations in the occurrence of an accident or injury on their premises. If you’re injured in a public place, like a shopping centre, park, or on someone else’s property, you might have a public liability claim.

The point of public liability claims is to provide compensation to those who become injured as a result of negligence or a breach of duty of care by property owners or the responsible party.

Working out whether you have a public liability claim involves a number of key considerations. Here are some of the critical factors.

Public liability claims can arise from various situations. Here are the most common types of claims…

Slip and fall injuries

Injuries resulting from slippery floors, uneven surfaces, or hazards in public areas.

Dog attacks

Injuries caused by dog bites or attacks in public places.

Accidents in parks and recreation areas

Injuries from accidents in public parks, playgrounds, or recreational areas.

Accidents in commercial establishments

Injuries in restaurants, shopping centres, or other businesses open to the public.

Accidents on private property

Injuries that occur on another person’s private property.

Public liability claims aim to provide compensation for various losses and expenses, including

Talk with a lawyer

The first step is always a chat with a public liability lawyer. vbr Lawyers will chat with you to find out all about your claim and what you’ve done about it so far. This chat will typically take around 30 minutes.

Get a letter of advice

We’ll send you a letter of advice within a few days of our initial chat. This letter is designed to be really easy to understand and will detail our recommendations for your claim. If you haven’t already, the first step is almost always seeking medical advice.

Start the process

As soon as you confirm you’re ready to go ahead with us, we’ll get the process started. The process will differ depending on the case, but we’ll start by lodging the relevant paperwork and notifying the right parties.

We’re proud of our unique approach to claiming compensation for public place accidents.

Win more for less

We charge lower fees and work to get bigger wins.

No win, no fee

Take the risk out of your claim — you don’t pay until we win.

Always deal with a senior lawyer

You’ll always hear from a senior lawyer — not the paralegal.

Work with an award-winning firm

Our public liability lawyers are award-winning.

A compassionate approach

Your public liability claim might be stressful, but we’ll be here every step of the way.

The opposite of the big firms

We don’t do one-size-fits-all, churn and burn cases. We take a considered approach.