Every day, people in Queensland suffer an injury while they’re using public footpaths. Many injuries are simple cuts and bruises, but others are more serious – broken bones, or even brain or spinal injuries. It’s important to know whether you can make a compensation...
What Is Public Liability?
You may be aware that you can claim compensation if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident or at work due to someone else’s negligence. But what happens if the accident occurs elsewhere, such as in a shop or on public transport? This is where public liability laws...
What to do if you’re injured in a public place
Whether you’re in a car park, church or music festival, or just walking along a footpath, someone is responsible for ensuring these areas are safe. Commercial premises have a duty of care to protect your health and safety. Local and state government agencies must...
Claiming Compensation for Injury after Signing a Waiver
Claiming compensation for injury after signing a waiverWhenever you do anything fun these days, you usually have to sign a waiver. This includes going to a theme park, public pool and kids playground. Also when you join a gym or enter a shopping centre – there are...
Public Liability and Tenant Rights
Hundreds of thousands of Brisbane residents rent a property instead of buying for one reason or another. Tenants are entitled to live in a property that is well maintained and doesn’t have any undue risk of injury. Both the landlord and tenant have their own rights...