Negligence – Australian consumer law and negligence

At Whitehall we can assist in product liability cases by helping clients seek compensation for injuries or losses caused by defective or unsafe products. Under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), manufacturers and suppliers must ensure their products meet safety standards. If a product is faulty, a claim for breach of consumer guarantees, misleading conduct, or strict liability can be advanced, where negligence does not need to be proven.

Additionally, under common law negligence, we can argue that a manufacturer owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused foreseeable harm. We gather evidence, consult experts, and negotiate with insurers or defendants. If necessary, our team will pursue litigation to secure damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, and suffering.

By leveraging both the ACL and common law principles, we ensure clients receive fair compensation and hold manufacturers accountable for unsafe products, promoting consumer safety and legal compliance.