Your Local Public Liability Claims Lawyers Perth
Foyle Legal is a WA-first public liability claims law firm. We help clients prove duty, breach, causation and damages, then negotiate with the insurer. Led by senior WA lawyers. No Win, No Fee. Perth CBD & Malaga. We serve all WA.
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Yes. In WA you can claim public liability if you’re injured by negligence. Claims often rely on the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1985 and Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA). Usual limit is 3 years.
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Public Liability Lawyers Perth — Slip & Fall, Council & Workplace Claims (WA)
If you were injured in a public place in Western Australia—like a slip and fall in a Perth shopping centre, trip on a council footpath, dog attack, or accident at a workplace caused by a third-party, or private home – you may be eligible for a public liability compensation claim.
To be eligible for a public liability claim in WA, you need to prove:
- The injury was caused by the negligence of others – such as the occupier, council, business, or host employer.
- WA general damages thresholds apply to pain & suffering — we’ll explain how they affect your case.
Our WA specialist public liability lawyers help you recover compensation for medical and hospital costs, loss of income (including lost wages or business earnings), and non-pecuniary loss—such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of amenity.
Time Limits & WA Process
Limitation Act 2005 (WA): most personal injury actions must start within 3 years. Longer periods for Children. Act Early!
Report your injury (to occupier, council, venue, or police)
Collect evidence (photos, incident report, witness contact, receipts, proof of lost wages)
Get medical treatment and advice (tell your doctor how and where you were injured)
Contact Foyle Legal for a free claim check
Negotiate or lodge court proceedings (we handle insurers for you)
Settle and get paid—no win, no fee
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Real Results in WA Public Liability Claims
We act for victims who were injured in a public place as a result of others’ negligence. We handle all common injuries in WA. Below are real examples from typical public liability claims in WA.
$285,000 – Hospital visitor trip & fall — CRPS (WA public liability)
- Situation:
Client was visiting her husband at a hospital and tripped on bedding equipment on the premises (public liability/occupier’s control). - Injury:
Right wrist and right knee; surgery to the right wrist. Client developed CRPS in the right wrist. - Result:
Client retired. $285,000 compensation secured in a public liability claim, with a successful focus on general damages.
$290,000 – Supermarket slip & fall — significant multi-level disc injuries (WA public liability)
- Situation:
Client entered a supermarket, slipped on a wet floor, and landed awkwardly (public place/occupier’s negligence context). - Injury:
Injury to C6, C7, L5 and S1 discs, including a cervical discectomy and fusion and a lumbar fusion. - Result:
Client was not working at the time of the accident. $290,000 in general damages secured after focusing on the client’s pain and suffering.
$ 156,000 – Worker trip & fall on pothole — multiple fractures (combined workers’ comp + public liability)
- Situation:
Client tripped on a pothole, fell, and landed on the left elbow while working (negligence/public liability + workers’ compensation interplay). - Injury:
Shattered ulna, radius broken in two places, dislocated elbow, and torn ligaments in elbow and wrist. Required two internal reduction and fixation surgeries. - Result:
Part-time worker on a low rate of pay. $156,500 compensation won in a combined workers’ compensation and public liability claim.
Disclaimer – We publish authentic, representative WA shoulder injury results—not just headline-grabbing figures. Cases have been anonymised and are illustrative only. Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes.
What You Must Prove for Public Liability Claims in WA
In Western Australia, public liability claims are based on negligence. To succeed, you must prove:
Duty
The occupier, council, or contractor owed you a duty of care to take reasonable care for your safety.
Breach
They failed to inspect, clean, maintain, warn, or design the area safely or did something that they should not have done.
Causation
The hazard caused your injury—supported by witness, photo, CCTV and medical evidence.
Damage
You suffered financial loss (medical/rehab, income loss, care needs) or pain and suffering (thresholds apply in WA).
Defences
The Defendant may raise defences like Contributory negligence. These include improper footwear and failing to take reasonable care for your own safety.
Who pays compensation?
In Western Australia virtually all business have public liability insurance. It is usually the public liability insurer of the shop, centre, pub, landlord, contractor or road authority that pays the compensation and controls the defence of any personal injury action.
Common Public Liability Claims
Claims Against Shopping Centres
Claims against Shopping Centres and Retail Premises generally have a higher prospect of success. It is accepted in law that the operators of premises have a duty of care to take reasonable care to shoppers. These claims typically involve negligence in maintaining safe shopping environments, such as wet floors without signage, unsecured mats, poor lighting, or unaddressed spills.
Dog Attacks
Dog attacks are an unusual situation where the injured person does not need to prove negligence. Section 46 of the Dog Act 1976 states (amongst other things) that the owner of any dog shall be liable, subject to any contributory negligence, in damages for injury to any person or animal inflicted. These claims usually involve physical harm and psychological trauma.
Evidence You Need – FOI Request
Request council or authority inspection logs, cleaning schedules, and maintenance documentation.
Ask for any prior complaint records and incident reports.
Request CCTV or video evidence if available.
Preserve footwear and take photos/video of the hazard as soon as possible.
Reference the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) when seeking council or authority records.
Worksite Incidents & Third-Party Claims (WA)
Workplace Injuries involving third parties are usually the most overlooked public liability claims. Workers can make third-party claims (distinct from workers’ compensation) when someone other than their employer caused the injury—for instance, where an employee of another company operating on the same site negligently caused injury to the person. These claims fall under general negligence law rather than workers’ compensation statutes.
We help you:
- Coordinate your workers’ compensation and third-party negligence claims including against host employers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Gather site control, induction records, SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements), supervision evidence, and proof of hazard rectification.
- Protect your rights and maximise your compensation payout.
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We Help to Protect Your Interests!
Most public places are fully insured. When you make a public liability claim, in most cases, the defendants or their insurers may readily have a panel of lawyers in place to fight against your claim.
In some public liability claims the claim involves multiple parties that are all insured and with their own legal teams. In this situation, the injured person (i.e, plaintiff), will need to fight against not one, but multiple lawyers at the same time. This can be quite stressful for injured people who are dealing with it alone without help.
Don’t face it alone. Foyle Legal can help!
Our experienced public liability lawyers bring a rare advantage — having worked on both sides of public place injury claims. This dual perspective gives us invaluable insight into how insurance companies and defendants operate. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of public liability law, we are dedicated to helping injured people navigate the complex legal system and achieve the best possible outcome. Our practical knowledge and strategic insight ensure that your rights and interests are fully protected at every stage of the claim.

What compensation can you claim?
Heads of damage
- Medical & rehabilitation (past and future)
- Income loss & loss of earning capacity
- Paid and voluntary care; travel expenses
- Pain & suffering (general damages thresholds apply in WA)
What drives value
- Surgery/complications and permanent impairment
- Impact on job and future earning capacity
- Long‑term care needs and credibility of evidence
- Liability strength (systems, logs, warnings)
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- Reviewed by Christian Foyle, Principal Lawyer.
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of WA as barrister & solicitor in 2008.
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- Member of The Law Society of Western Australia.
- Top-rated senior personal injury lawyer in WA, featured by Doyle’s Guide, ThreeBestRated, local news, and more.
- Practice Areas: catastrophic injury, serious personal injury, motor vehicle, workers’ compensation, public liability, fatal injury claims, medical negligence
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Relevant Resources
- Limitation Act 2005 (WA)
- Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA)
- Occupiers’ Liability Act 1985 (WA)
- Dog Act 1976 (WA)
- Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA)
- Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act 1943
- Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (WA)
- Insurance Commission of WA (ICWA)
- WA Police Force
- WorkCover WA
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