Public place and product liability accidents

At Whitehall & Associates, we handle public liability matters across Australia, assisting clients injured in slip and fall incidents, accidents in shopping centres, or incidents on rental properties. We assess liability, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurers to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Where necessary, we initiate court proceedings under the Civil Liability Act and relevant state laws, advocating for fair outcomes while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and time limits.

We also assist clients in product liability cases, helping them seek compensation for injuries or losses caused by defective or unsafe products. Under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), manufacturers and suppliers must ensure products meet safety standards. Where a product is faulty, claims can be made for breach of consumer guarantees, misleading conduct, or strict liability, without needing to prove negligence.

Additionally, under common law negligence, we can argue that a manufacturer owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused foreseeable harm. Our team gathers evidence, consults experts, and negotiates with insurers or defendants. Where required, we pursue litigation to secure damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, and suffering.

By leveraging both the ACL and common law principles, Whitehall & Associates ensures clients receive fair compensation, holds manufacturers accountable for unsafe products, and promotes consumer safety and legal compliance.