Who Is Responsible When You’re Injured on Someone Else’s Property in NSW?
You don’t have to be in a shopping centre or on a public footpath to suffer a serious injury that gives rise to a compensation claim. Injuries on private property — a friend’s home, a rental premises, a sporting club, a tradesperson’s worksite, a community hall — can all give rise to legal claims under NSW’s occupier liability framework. Understanding who is legally responsible for your safety when you enter someone else’s property is the essential starting point for any such claim.
Slipped, Tripped or Fallen in a Public Place? Your Rights Under NSW Public Liability Law
A slip, trip, or fall in a public place can happen in a second and leave you dealing with the consequences for months or years. A wet supermarket floor with no warning sign. An uneven council footpath that catches your foot. A restaurant spill left unattended during a busy service. A poorly lit stairwell in a shopping centre. If you have been injured in a public place or on someone else’s premises due to conditions that should have been made safe, you may have a right to compensation under NSW public liability law. This guide explains everything you need to know.