Can I claim if I slipped in a restaurant? Possibly. A claim may be available if the restaurant or occupier failed to take reasonable steps to identify, clean, isolate or warn of the hazard. What evidence should I obtain? Photographs, incident reports, witness details, receipts, CCTV requests, medical records and records of expenses can assist. Can I still claim if no [...]
Can I claim if I slipped in a restaurant? Possibly. A claim may be available if the restaurant or occupier failed to take reasonable steps to identify, clean, isolate or warn of the hazard. What evidence should I obtain? Photographs, incident reports, witness details, receipts, CCTV requests, medical records and records of expenses can assist. Can I still claim if no [...]
Can I claim if injured at a concert or festival? Yes, if negligence by an organiser, venue operator, contractor or another party contributed. Who is responsible at an event? Potentially the organiser, venue operator, security provider, contractor, food vendor or another entity. What if I was injured in a crowd crush? Crowd management, planning and security arrangements may be investigated. Can psychological injury be claimed? Yes, where supported by [...]
Can I claim after being injured in a hotel? Possibly. A claim may be available if the hotel or occupier failed to take reasonable steps to keep the premises safe. Can a hotel be liable for poor maintenance? Yes, if poor maintenance caused or contributed to the injury and reasonable precautions were not taken. What if the [...]
What is occupiers’ liability? It refers to the responsibility of people or entities who control premises to take reasonable care for visitor safety. Can I claim if injured at a friend’s house? Possibly, depending on the hazard, insurance position and facts. What if it happened at a rental property? A claim may involve the landlord, tenant, property manager, body corporate or [...]
Can I claim for a sporting injury? Possibly, if injury arose from negligence rather than an ordinary or obvious risk. What is an obvious risk? An obvious risk is a risk generally recognised as part of the activity. Can faulty equipment support a claim? Yes, if defective equipment caused or contributed. Do liability waivers prevent claims? Not always. Their effect depends on [...]
1. Can parents bring a compensation claim for an injured child? Yes. Claims on behalf of children are typically managed by a litigation guardian, usually a parent. 2. Can schools be liable for injuries to students? Schools may be liable if an injury results from inadequate supervision, unsafe facilities or other negligence. 3. What [...]
Can I claim compensation if a dog bites me? Yes, depending on the circumstances and whether liability can be established. Can I claim if the attack happened on private property? Possibly. Liability depends on the facts. Can psychological injury be included? Yes, if supported by medical evidence. What if I do not know who owns the [...]
Can I claim if I fell in a shopping centre? Possibly. Liability will depend on what caused the fall, who controlled the area and whether reasonable inspection, cleaning or warning systems were in place. What if CCTV exists? CCTV can be important and should be requested quickly before footage is overwritten. Who is responsible? Responsibility may rest [...]
Can I sue a supermarket after slipping in a store? You may be able to claim compensation if the supermarket failed to take reasonable care to prevent the hazard. What if the supermarket says the spill had only just happened? The timing of the spill and the store’s inspection system are important issues. Can unsafe aisles support a claim? Yes, [...]
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