Council Not Liable for Minor Footpath Trip Hazard – NSW Court of Appeal Clarifies Limits of Liability In MacLean v Richmond Valley Council [2026] NSWCA 66, the New South Wales Court of Appeal confirmed that councils will not automatically be liable for injuries caused by minor irregularities in public footpaths. The plaintiff tripped on a raised […]
Public Liability Claims in NSW: An Australian Guide to Risks, Treatment and Your Legal Options What You Need to Know People are injured every day in places they should reasonably expect to be safe. In supermarkets, footpaths, rental properties, restaurants and public venues. When that happens, the law in New South Wales allows
As Joe walked onto the nature strip, his left foot went into the pit causing him to twist, fall and suffer an aggravation of a pre-existing back condition.
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As Maria approached the walk boards and proceeded to walk over them, she tripped over an uneven edge of the walk boards, fell and suffered a serious fracture to her shoulder.
If you’ve been injured in a public place due to someone else’s negligence, there are steps you can take to maximise your damages. These include:
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Public liability compensation claims arise out of injuries sustained on commercial or residential premises, such as supermarkets, shopping centres, common property of strata complexes, as a well as at schools and parks. They also arise as a result of injuries sustained in the course of sporting or recreational activities, boating accidents, animal attacks and many
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It is fortunate that flying is one of the safest ways to travel, but accidents do happen on board aircrafts. Commonly occurring in-flight incidents include: Trips and falls Injuries caused by a defective seat Head injuries caused by spillage from an unsecured overhead locker Burns from hot drinks Injuries caused by unruly, unrestrained passengers Injuries
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As we understand, many businesses in the affected areas have faced damages and it is in your best interests to be informed of what you may be able to claim under your insurance policy.
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Slip and Fall Down Liverpool Shopping Centre External Stairs Settles for $160,000 Sometimes, something as small as losing your footing for a second can drastically change your life. Slipping and falling down a set of stairs at your local shopping centre and receiving serious injuries as a result, for example, can be devastating if you
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False imprisonment as the name suggests is the intentional imprisonment of a person without lawful justification, which is an offence at common law and also a civil wrong (a tort). A person can be imprisoned by private authorities such as a shopkeeper if they believe a customer has committed retail theft, however this commonly arises
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