Slater and Gordon have one of the most experienced public liability teams in Canberra to provide you with the legal support you need. We’ll minimise the stress of making a claim, whilst helping to maximise your compensation.
Our locations
Our specialist public liability lawyers are dedicated to supporting the local community with expert legal advice and support for public liability claims.
We have offices in greater Canberra including Canberra CBD.
Not in the Canberra?
We also have offices all around New South Wales including Wollongong, Cessnock, Lithgow, Mudgee, Newcastle, Tamworth.
Meet our team of Canberra public liability lawyers
Our Canberra team are experienced and dedicated legal professionals that can help guide you through the legal process for making a public liability claim. You’ll have the support of locals with the backing of an Australia-wide network of expertise when you work with Slater and Gordon.
We are the original No Win, No Fee* Public liability lawyers
This means that if you don’t win, you don’t pay the fees for the work we do on your case.
Common examples of public liability claims
- You slipped and fell at a shopping centre or supermarket
- You were injured on public council property, such as a footpath, bike path or public park
- You were injured by a defective product
- You were injured at the gym or personal training session
- You were injured by a dog/animal attack
- You were injured playing sport or during a recreational activity
- You were injured at a rental property because the landlord failed to repair or maintain an unsafe condition
Your entitlements
If you’ve suffered an injury because another person or an organisation hasn’t taken the right amount of care, then you may be entitled to compensation, including:
Payments for lost wages
Damages for the loss of your ability to look after anyone dependent on you
Compensation for pain and suffering, as well as loss of enjoyment of life caused by physical injury, psychological injury or both
Medical and like expenses for your treatments, and ongoing care and recovery
Damages for the care and help provided to you by loved ones that you would have otherwise had to pay for
Making it easier for you to make a public liability claim
We offer a no obligation free initial meeting, where we can explain your rights to compensation and answer your questions, so you know where you stand.
Lean more about obligation free initial appointment.
We can meet with you in a way that suits you. We can meet with you in one of our offices in the wider ACT/NSW region, by video call, or at your home or hospital
Simply answer a few questions online to find out if you may have a claim for compensation.