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NSW Public Liability Claims
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Receive compensation under the NSW Civil Liability Act for injuries on someone else's property.
If you've been hurt on someone else's premises in NSW, slipped in a shopping centre, tripped on a damaged footpath, attacked by a dog, or injured by a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation. Public liability claims in NSW are governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002.
- Slip, trip and fall claims
- Dog attack and council claims
- Defective product injuries
- Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)
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NSW public liability, explained
Public liability claims in NSW are governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). You can claim against a person or organisation whose negligence caused you injury in a public place or on their premises: shopping centres, cafés, gyms, hotels, councils, private homes (when you were invited), event venues, and product manufacturers (under separate consumer law principles).
What you can claim in NSW
- Past and future economic loss: Wages, superannuation, lost earning capacity.
- Medical and care expenses: All reasonable past and future treatment.
- Non-economic loss (pain and suffering): Capped under the Civil Liability Act, with a 15% threshold of the maximum.
- Out-of-pocket expenses: Travel, modifications, equipment.
Cities and regions we cover
Sydney metropolitan, Western Sydney, Northern Beaches, Sutherland, Central Coast, Newcastle/Hunter, Wollongong/Illawarra, Northern Rivers, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and regional NSW.
NSW public liability FAQs
Plain-English answers about public liability claims under the NSW Civil Liability Act 2002.
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How long do I have to make a NSW public liability claim?
Three years from the date of injury for most claims, or from when you became aware of the injury and its connection to the negligence. Children have until their 21st birthday. Late claims can be made with leave but face additional hurdles. Lodge as early as practical to preserve evidence (CCTV footage often gets overwritten quickly).
How much can I claim in NSW public liability?
Damages are calculated under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). Heads include past and future economic loss, medical expenses, care, and non-economic loss (pain and suffering). NSW caps non-economic loss damages and applies a 15% threshold of the maximum amount. Most NSW public liability matters settle from $20,000 to $300,000+ depending on injury severity. Catastrophic injuries can exceed $1m.
Can I claim against a NSW council?
Yes, but with limitations. Section 42 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) provides defences for road authorities (typically councils for local roads), so claims for injuries from damaged footpaths or potholes face higher hurdles than purely private claims. Documenting the hazard before and after, witness statements and prior council notification all strengthen the case.
I was bitten by a dog in NSW. Can I claim?
Yes. Owners of dogs are generally liable under the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW) and common-law principles, even without a prior history of aggression in many cases. Claims are typically against the owner's home and contents insurance (which usually includes public liability cover) or against the council where the dog was unrestrained in a public place.
How are legal costs handled in NSW public liability?
Most matters run on a no-win-no-fee basis. NSW has costs caps and threshold rules under the Civil Liability Act and Legal Profession Uniform Law that protect claimants from disproportionate legal fees. Always ask for the costs disclosure document before signing.
How your NSW public liability claim gets handled
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