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If you’ve been injured on a rental property in Victoria, speak to a landlord negligence lawyer from Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

We ask more questions and get to know you personally. It’s how we spot the things others don’t, so you get more compensation.

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A more personal approach to your Victorian landlord negligence claim.

A rental property landlord has a duty of care to tenants and visitors, to ensure their safety. If you’ve been injured because of a breach of that duty, then it’s likely you can claim compensation.

We’ve helped many people get compensation for rental property accident injuries, but we understand your situation is unique, and you’re different from every one of them. Getting you more compensation starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation.

There’s no cost to speak to a Victorian-based landlord negligence lawyer, tell your side of the story, and find out how much you can claim.

Get FREE claim advice today.

A specialist lawyer will review your circumstances and tell you how much you can claim.

Our landlord negligence lawyers will get you more compensation.

Injuries caused by accidents at rental properties can mean time off work, unplanned expenses, and financial stress. But we’re here to help. We get to know you and your family to learn about your life before you were injured. We look beyond your injuries, to understand your work, family, social and financial situation. Then we look at what’s changed. Many of our clients’ injuries have led to other life complications and health issues. By getting to know your family personally we identify these issues and claim all your entitlements. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.


What types of landlord negligence can I claim for?

Here are some examples of landlord negligence that can result in compensation claims:

A broken path.

Or an access way into the home left unrepaired, causing a fall.

Poorly maintained railings or stair bannisters.

These can give way resulting in falls and serious injuries.

Poorly maintained common areas.

For example, faulty lighting that causes a trip and fall.

Defective flooring.

Left unrepaired, this can lead to slip, trip and fall accidents.

No matter how you’ve been injured on a rental property, you can call Law Partners and get free legal advice whether you can claim compensation.


Getting started.

Tell us about your claim.

Speak with one of our friendly public liability lawyers today and find out if you can claim. It’s a free service for you.

We’ll get to know you.

Your public liability lawyer will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.

We’ll offer to start your claim.

We’ll explain how we can claim all your compensation and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. The choice to proceed is all yours.


What types of compensation can I claim for landlord negligence injuries in Victoria?

Compensation payouts range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read this public liability claims guide for more on this topic. Depending on the severity of your injuries, the total compensation amount can include:

Lost income

The amount of income you’ve lost through time off work.

Medical expenses

Resulting from your injuries.

Travel expenses

To and from medical appointments and treatment.

Domestic assistance

The cost of getting help with home duties.

Pain and suffering

An amount to compensate you for your pain and suffering, based on the extent of your injuries.

Future losses

For example, your future earnings that you will miss out on as a result of your injuries. If you can’t work, you may also be entitled to a lump sum TPD payment through your superfund.

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How our Victorian landlord negligence lawyers can help you.

Your Victorian-based Law Partners landlord negligence lawyer will contact the public liability insurer on your behalf, and then:

Gather evidence of your accident, which may include photos of the hazard that caused your accident, CCTV footage, statements from witnesses and accident reports the landlord, property manager or strata manager.

Have your injuries assessed by a doctor. We need medical evidence such as scans and x-rays to prove what injuries you suffered from the accident.

Once we’ve submitted your compensation claim, if the public liability insurer accepts liability, then it’s likely it will offer you a settlement payment. Most of our landlord negligence claims are settled without the need for court action.

If the insurer rejects liability or we’re unable to settle out of court, we may need to take court action to get your compensation.


Landlord negligence injury FAQs.

For landlord negligence claims to be successful, we need to prove that:

  • Your accident could have been avoided if the landlord had taken action to prevent it
  • You’ve incurred losses as a result of your injuries

A landlord can be held liable if they knew or should have known about a potential hazard and did nothing about it. We have extensive experience with landlord negligence claims, and we win over 99% of our cases. We can advise you over the phone on whether your claim is likely to succeed.

No win no fee lawyers offer to run your case for you and only get paid when you win. If you choose the right lawyer, it’s an excellent option that allows you to pursue your claim without any risk, but it’s important to check the lawyer’s costs agreement to fully understand what’s covered. With some no win no fee lawyers you can still end up having to pay thousands of dollars in expenses if they lose your case. This is because their no win no fee agreements cover their professional fees but not their costs, such as medical reports. At Law Partners, our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee covers all our costs and disbursements as well as our professional fees, so you can pursue your claim with peace of mind.

When you make a landlord negligence claim, you’re claiming the landlord is liable for your injuries. If the landlord admits liability, then their public liability insurer is likely to offer you a sum of money as compensation – this is known as a settlement. If you can’t come to agreement on the settlement amount, or if the landlord denies liability, then you have the option of taking them to court and letting a judge decide on the outcome – this is known as litigation.

Most of our claims are settled out of court. Your Law Partners lawyer will keep you informed about your claim regularly and advise you on your options.

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A house fire tore through the Kollie family’s rental property and resulted in the tragic death of Miata. The family’s strength to achieve justice for their daughter’s death throughout their public liability claim is nothing short of inspiring.

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Financial hardship as a result of serious injury is not only devastating to the individual but also their family. These people have managed to come out the other side and we’re honoured to have helped them on their journey.

You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your landlord negligence lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. Your team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

Michele Cheong is a Managing Solicitor at Law Partners. Her speciality practice area is public liability.

Michele Cheong
NSW

Partner
NSW

Most of our clients have suffered a sudden injury, so what they don’t need from their legal representative is more nasty surprises. This is why I’m always upfront and honest with all my clients, so they know exactly what to expect during the compensation process.

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Jacob van der Heyden
VIC

Associate
VIC

I strive to empower individuals to seek justice when they need it. In this way, justice can be such a powerful tool in creating positive change within our community.

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Michael Pasarro is an Associate at Law Partners. He specialises in Medical Negligence and Public Liability.

Michael Passaro
VIC

Senior Managing Solicitor
VIC

The critical aspect of successfully managing cases is an understanding that no two are the same. I bring a well thought out strategy to every matter I engage with to make sure that I’m delivering the best outcomes for my clients.

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Jade Di Micco
VIC

Practice Specialist
VIC

Through constructive communication, it’s my job to ensure our clients know that they have a reliable, honest and extremely capable legal team who are always available to them.

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Courtney Murfin

Courtney Murfin
VIC

Law Clerk
VIC

My focus is always on being understanding and empathetic. This allows me to comprehend what each individual’s needs may be so that I can assist them throughout their claim process.

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Catie Norman
VIC

Senior Managing Solicitor
VIC

I treat every case like it’s personal. Because for my clients, it is. I’m here to uncover every detail, challenge every assumption, and stand by them every step of the way.

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Sia Lewis
VIC

Senior Paralegal
VIC

I take a highly personalised approach to every case, recognising that each client has unique needs and circumstances.

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Katelyn Vanderkolk
VIC

Managing TPD Specialist
VIC

I try to simplify the legal process for my clients as much as possible and keep them updated throughout their claim. It’s very important to me that my clients have peace of mind knowing their legal team is with them every step of the way.

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Gerald Fong
VIC

Senior TPD Specialist
VIC

I believe in prioritising client needs and well-being above all else, providing compassionate and comprehensive representation throughout the claim process.

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Shane Butcher is a Principal at Law Partners. He specialises in medical negligence, public liability and TPD.

Shane Butcher
NSW
VIC

Partner
NSW
VIC

With over 15 years’ experience in personal injury law on my side, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of injured people and their families claim all the compensation they’re entitled to.

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Cassandra Pimentel
VIC

Law Clerk
VIC

My guiding priority is to always act with my client’s best interest at heart, which I believe helps to achieve the positive outcomes they deserve.

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Why should I choose Law Partners?

Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners.

We’ll listen and match you with an expert public liability lawyer who specialises in compensation claims just like yours.

We’ll build a personal relationship with you and your family to make sure we understand the true impact of your injuries.

Your public liability compensation team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.

We win over 99% of our cases, offer a ‘no win no fee’ guarantee, and pride ourselves in winning you more compensation.

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Our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.


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Yasmine was not only understanding of my injury but calm. No Matter how many times I emailed or rang over the past year my own concerns were always met with emotional support and sincerity.

We have a long way to go but have progressed with already great results. A Psychological injury is never easy, but this firm fought for me and my family and keep doing so. My family and I are forever grateful for all the effort and support received.

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