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Injured at a Public Place in Perth
Hurt in a shopping centre, car park, footpath or other public space in WA? If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering. We act for people injured in public and commercial places across Western Australia.
PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS IN WA
Public liability claims cover injuries caused by unsafe conditions in places open to the public, such as wet floors, poor maintenance or inadequate security. To succeed, you generally need to show the occupier or business failed to take reasonable care. Strict time limits apply, so getting advice early protects your claim.
Were you injured at a public place in Perth or anywhere in WA?
An injury in a public place can leave you dealing with pain, medical appointments, time away from work and uncertainty about who is responsible. You may have slipped at a supermarket, tripped on a footpath, been injured at a venue, or been hurt on private premises.MPK Lawyers acts for people injured in public places and on private premises across Perth and Western Australia. We help you understand whether you have a claim, what evidence is needed and what steps should be taken before the insurer or property owner controls the story No win, no fee for eligible public liability claims. No professional fees until your matter resolves by settlement or in court.
No Win, No Fee Public Liability Claims
MPK Lawyers offers no win, no fee arrangements for eligible public liability claims. This means you do not pay our professional fees while your claim is running. Our fees are payable only when the matter resolves, by settlement or in court, and only in accordance with the costs agreement you approve before we act.
What no win, no fee means for you
You will not be asked to pay our professional fees up front, and you will not pay them at all unless your claim succeeds. We carry that risk with you, so you can focus on recovery rather than legal bills while the claim runs.
Clear costs before you sign anything
We explain the costs position in plain language before you sign. If report fees, medical evidence or other disbursements may be required, we tell you how those are handled before they are incurred. No surprises.
What is a Public Liability Claim?
Public liability covers injuries on premises and in public spaces where someone else was responsible for keeping the area reasonably safe. A claim may cover medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost income, care needs and other losses caused by the injury.
What makes it a claim
A public liability claim is for injury caused by the negligence of a person, business, occupier, owner, council or organisation that controlled the place. It is not enough that an accident happened. The claim usually turns on whether someone failed to take reasonable care to prevent the danger.
Where these injuries happen
You may have a claim if the place was not reasonably safe. This includes shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, clubs, hotels, gyms, schools, childcare centres, public footpaths, council areas, rental properties, strata complexes, private homes and event venues.
Speak With a Lawyer if Something Does Not Feel Right
You do not need to wait until things go wrong, but these are clear signs it is time to get advice. If anxiety, sleep problems or loss of confidence have followed the injury, those psychological symptoms may also be part of your claim.
The property owner denies the area was unsafe
You are being blamed for your own injury
CCTV of the incident has not been preserved
Your symptoms are continuing or getting worse
You are losing income while off work
You have received a settlement offer
Your treatment is being delayed or refused
You are worried about time limits
What Compensation Can Include
Every claim depends on the facts, but the value is never based only on the first injury recorded. We look at the whole picture, including ongoing pain, secondary symptoms, psychological impact, time away from work and the way the injury has affected ordinary life.
Medical treatment
Rehabilitation
Lost wages
Reduced earning capacity
Travel expenses
Care and help at home
Future treatment needs
Pain and suffering where the threshold is met
What to Do After Being Injured in a Public Place
A few simple steps in the early days protect your health and your claim. Follow these and bring whatever you have to your first consultation.
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Report the incident to the business, owner, council or occupier and keep a copy of the details.
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See a doctor early and explain all symptoms, including psychological ones.
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Take photos of the hazard, the area, your injuries and any missing warning signs.
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Keep witness details, incident reports, repair records and emails from insurers.
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Save medical certificates, payslips, receipts and treatment records.
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Speak with MPK Lawyers before accepting a settlement or signing a release.
Have You Already Contacted the Insurer or Owner?
That is fine. We can assist whether you are at the beginning of the claim or already part way through it.
Tell us where the claim is up to
Let us know whether you have reported the incident, completed an incident form, contacted an insurer, received a claim number, had treatment approved or had any offer made. That tells us quickly how to help.
Send your documents ahead of time
If you have correspondence from the insurer, medical reports, treatment approvals, income documents or a settlement offer, send them to us before your consultation so we can understand the claim quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions people ask about public liability claims in WA.
You may have a claim if your injury was caused by a hazard that should have been prevented, removed, repaired or warned about. The facts matter, including how the hazard arose, who controlled the location and what evidence is available.
Yes, in some cases. A private home can still be premises for a public liability claim. The issue is whether the owner or occupier failed to take reasonable care in the circumstances.
Possibly. Council and public authority claims require careful assessment because different considerations may apply. Get advice early, especially if the injury happened on a footpath, road, park, reserve, beach or public facility.
You may still have a claim. Photographs, CCTV, medical records, incident reports, repair records and your own account can all matter. It is better to seek advice before assuming the claim is too hard.
You may still have a claim if the incident worsened or aggravated a pre existing condition. The important question is what changed after the incident.
You should obtain advice before accepting an offer. A settlement should take into account your medical condition, income loss, future treatment and the long term impact of the injury.
Speak With a Perth Public Liability Lawyer
If you were injured at a public place, business premises, rental property, private home or council area in Perth or anywhere in WA, contact MPK Lawyers. We will listen to what happened, explain the claim process and help you work out what should be done next.