Public Liability Claims Lawyers Sydney & The Hills District

A public liability claim may arise where a person is injured because another person, business, property owner, occupier, venue operator or organisation failed to take reasonable care. These claims can involve accidents in public places, commercial premises, private properties, shopping centres, parks, schools, restaurants, hospitality venues, sporting venues and event spaces. GWK Lawyers assists injured people throughout Sydney, Parramatta, Blacktown, The Hills District, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Norwest, Kellyville, Rouse Hill and surrounding areas. Our role is to explain your rights, investigate the circumstances of the accident, prepare the evidence needed to support your claim and work towards a resolution with insurers or through legal proceedings where required.

Common Public Liability Claims

Slip and Fall Claims
Supermarket Injury Claims
Restaurant Injury Claims
Shopping Centre Injury Claims
Dog Attack Claims
Playground and School Injury Claims
Sporting and Recreational Injury Claims
Event and Festival Injury Claims
Occupiers’ Liability Claims
Hotel and Hospitality Injury Claims

Public liability lawyers in Sydney and The Hills District

How GWK Lawyers Can Help

Explain whether you may have a viable public liability claim
Identify who may be responsible
Preserve evidence such as CCTV, incident reports, photographs and witness statements
Obtain medical evidence
Calculate past and future economic loss, treatment expenses, care needs and other damages
Deal directly with insurers
Negotiate a settlement or commence proceedings where necessary

What Compensation Can Be Claims?

Lost income – the amount of income you’ve lost due to being unable to work, or operate your business, as a result of the injury. Also an amount for what you now may be unable to earn in the future.
Medical expenses – can be claim for both the expenses you have incurred and also if there are possible ongoing reasonable medical expenses.
Domestic assistance – the cost of getting you help with tasks around the house that you can’t do anymore because of the injury. Such as; lawn mowing, cleaning, transport assistance & other tasks.
Pain and suffering – an amount of money to compensate you for the pain and suffering resulting from the seriousness of your injury.

Public Liability Lawyers for The Hills District

GWK Lawyers assists clients across The Hills District and surrounding areas, including Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Norwest, Bella Vista, Glenhaven, Dural, Annangrove and Kenthurst. Public liability incidents can occur in local shopping centres, supermarkets, parks, schools, sporting facilities, restaurants, hotels, apartment complexes, construction areas and private properties.

Frequently Asked Questions Joshua Clarke2026-07-15T08:21:22+00:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How much compensation can I receive for a public liability claim?

The amount depends on the seriousness of your injuries, your financial losses, treatment needs, care requirements, work capacity and the evidence available to support the claim.

How long do I have to make a public liability claim?

Strict time limits apply. You should seek legal advice as soon as possible after an accident so that deadlines and evidence preservation issues can be considered.

Do I need a lawyer to make a public liability claim?

You are not required to have a lawyer, but legal representation can help with liability investigations, evidence gathering, medical reports, damage assessment and negotiations with insurers.

Can I make a public liability claim on a No Win, No Fee basis?

In appropriate cases, GWK Lawyers may act on a No Win, No Fee basis. Availability depends on the facts of the claim and the firm’s assessment.

Does GWK Lawyers assist clients in The Hills District?

Yes. GWK Lawyers assists clients across Sydney and The Hills District, including Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Norwest, Bella Vista and surrounding suburbs.