Slip and Fall Compensation Lawyers
No one deserves to suffer an injury they didn’t cause.
Overview
Slip, trip and fall claims
Slip, trip and fall accidents happen every day, leading to injuries that can result in time off work and have a detrimental effect on your life.
If you’ve fallen on public or private property because of another’s negligence, you need an advocate who will fight to maximise your compensation entitlements.
Book a free consultation with one of Australia’s leading public liability lawyers today. During your free, no-obligation consultation, our team will carefully review your case, evaluate the potential strength of your claim, and address any concerns you may have.
Contact us for no-obligation legal advice about your claim.
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Examples Of Public Liability
Common slip, trip or fall accidents
A public liability claim may be brought by any individual who has suffered an injury or loss due to another party’s negligence occurring in a public space or on private property. You may claim compensation for a slip, trip or fall accident such as:
- Slipping on a wet floor. The shopping centre or store manager didn’t attend to the spill properly.
- Falling due to hazardous conditions. The landlord or property owner didn’t fix or block off a trip hazard.
- Tripping on an uneven surface. The local council failed to secure an unstable building where your incident occurred.
Your slip, trip or fall accident injury can impact your everyday life, resulting in a loss of amenity.
Here are some instances of loss of amenity that you may be able to seek compensation for:
- Your inability to sleep because of a head injury after a fall down stairs.
- You can’t play the piano because of damage to your hand.
- You cannot lift your child because of a back injury from a trip and fall at the park.
Common injuries that can be included in a public liability claim include:
- Simple bone fractures.
- Soft tissue injuries.
- Damage to the jaw resulting in difficulty eating.
- Severed tendons or muscles in the arms, legs, torso or Achilles.
Your slip and fall compensation claim must show that the injury resulted from another party’s failure to uphold their duty of care to you.Â
After a slip, trip or fall accident, be sure to keep the following:
- Records of correspondence between you and the party at fault.
- Photographs of the incident.
- Pictures of the injury.
- Medical bills and receipts of related expenses.
- A record of lost wages and superannuation due to your injury,
Your lawyer may also collect a statement from you and any witnesses and surveillance footage of the incident to strengthen your compensation case.
If you have been injured in a public place due to someone’s negligence, you may be able to file a public liability claim. At GMP Law, our expert personal injury solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Our Process
How do I start a public liability claim?
Seeking legal guidance from an accredited specialist in personal injury law is essential to make successful claim and maximise your compensation entitlements.
The slip and fall claims process with GMP Law starts with a free, no-obligation consultation to determine your eligibility and answer any questions you may have.
What compensation can I claim?
Public liability claim payouts can vary significantly and depend on the severity of your case.Â
Your slip and fall compensation may include sums for:
- Lost wages and superannuation.
- Medical treatment.
- Travel expenses.
- Home care expenses.
- Pain and suffering.
- Permanent impairment.
- Future losses.
How much compensation can you expect from a slip and fall claim?
Slip, trip and fall claims are subject to unique circumstances. A catastrophic injury should expect a higher payout than less severe injuries. The Civil Liability Act limits the loss of earnings and the compensation for pain and suffering.Â
An experienced personal injury solicitor at GMP Law can provide an estimation of what your public liability claim could be worth during a consultation.
Damages are calculated based on:
- Lost income and superannuation.
- Your past, present and future medical and rehabilitation expenses.
- In-home care costs you have incurred or expect to incur.
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to your care as a result of the slip and fall injury.
- Pain and suffering or loss of amenities.
The court awards public liability compensation based on factors like:
- The current and potential future impact of your injury.
- How much the damage burdens you financially.
- How different your life has been and will be as a result of the injury.
When considering the financial and social losses associated with fall accidents, expert legal advice can’t remove the damage done but can help ensure you receive compensation. For more information on compensation payouts, read our guide.
OUR CASE SUMMARIES
Maximum Compensation, Proven
GMP Law is Australia’s leading no-win, no-fee law firm, with a 98% success rate winning slip and fall claims. Below are a few examples of our successful slip and fall compensation claims.
Our Latest Public Liability Cases
Client testimonial
“I would like to sincerely thank Gerard Malouf & Partners for how they handled my case & the great outcome. Prior to contacting GMP, I had approached other firms, who said my case was 'too small' for them.”

Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know about slip, trip and fall claims
Commonly asked questions concerning public liability compensation claims.
Is there a time limit to make a slip and fall claim?
Typically, individuals have three years from the date of injury to file a claim.
How long will a slip and fall claim take?
Each case is different, with a number of factors potentially affecting how long it takes to come to a final decision. Despite this, most simple claims should be resolved within 18 months.
In more challenging, complex cases, the process will be longer and could take a few years.
What is contributory negligence in a slip and fall claim?
Contributory negligence is the failure of the injured party to act prudently. For example, a fall accident victim ignored signs of a slippery surface on private property or a business premises.
Can I make a claim against a council?
Yes. A council may be the responsible party for an accident that occurs in a public premises.
Free Resources
Guide To Public Liability Claims
Download your guide today for free and make sure that you are aware of the facts and information you need to maximise your damages claim.
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Meet the Public Liability Team
Meet some of the diverse and dynamic compensation lawyers that support our clients with their slip, trip and fall claims.
Our guarantee
No Win, No Fee Slip and Fall Lawyers
Not all ‘No Win No Fee’ legal firms are the same. Here at GMP Law, we cover 100% of all upfront costs.
Our no win, no fee guarantee
We take on 100% of all upfront costs for you. If you don’t win, we won’t charge you anything for our work — that is the basis of our law firm.
This approach also signifies that if — in the rare instance — we do not win your case, you will not be required to pay a contingency fee for our work together.
This means that you can focus more on healing, without the additional worry of legal costs by seeking the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Upon winning your case, we do not charge a percentage of the settlement — as may be commonly expected. Rather, we charge based on our time.
We are dedicated to serving Australia with the utmost commitment to our clients’ success and satisfaction, as evidenced by our 98% success rate and $4 billion in settlements delivered.Â
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
Our difficult case policy
At Gerard Malouf & Partners, it’s our professional obligation to strive for maximum justice and achievable compensation.
Our difficult case policy ensures that our senior lawyers and experienced management team oversee notably challenging cases. This makes sure that we achieve the best results for our clients seeking accident injury compensation.
We maintain integrity by not accepting a case if we believe it is unlikely to result in compensation, or if the costs to our client outweigh the benefits.
This is our core philosophy and what differentiates us from other law firms.
We're here to help maximise your compensation
Book your free, confidential consultation with one of our slip and fall lawyers using the form below, or simply call us 1800 004 878.
