In Victoria, if you have suffered an injury in a public or even
private space, then you may be eligible to bring a claim for
compensation or damages, pursuant to the Wrongs Act 1958
(Vic) (Wrongs Act)1. Examples of a
public liability claim include if you have been injured in a
supermarket or shopping centre, at school, in a restaurant or on
the street.
What is a Public Liability Claim?
A Public Liability claim is a type of compensation claim,
whereby if you have sustained injury/s that are the result of a
wrongdoer's negligence, you can seek monetary compensation as a
result. The wrongdoer might include a government, council,
business, or local business.
Amongst other things, the Wrongs Act allows you to bring a
compensation claim for the following types of damages:
