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If you’ve been injured in a public or private place, even if you believe you were partly responsible, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Public liability covers a wide range of circumstances, common accidents that fall under public liability include:
Slips and trips on public or private property
Unsafe premises (such as balconies, stairs or walking surfaces)
Dog or animal attacks
Assaults in venues
Aviation accidents
Defective products or services
Sporting accidents (including recreational and adventure activities)
Injuries on private property including rental properties
Health and fitness injuries (such as massage or personal training)
What you can claim for
If you have a public liability claim, you may be entitled to compensation for:
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Medical expenses for treatment and ongoing care
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The care and help provided to you by family members and friends that you would otherwise have had to pay for
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Past loss of earnings
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Loss of future wages and future ability to earn
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Loss of ability to look after anyone dependant on you
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Pain and suffering as well, as loss of enjoyment of life caused by physical or psychological injury
Act quickly
There are time limits to a public liability claim.
You have three years to make a claim from the date of injury. For children or a person under disability, a time limit of six years from the date of injury applies.
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