Public & Civil Liability Claims

Claims for damage (other than motor accidents and work injury claims) are dealt with under the Civil Liability Act, Claims are available if an injured person can prove that their injury was due to the fault or negligence of some other person or entity.

The person must prove:
• That the other person or entity owed then a duty of care
• That the other person breached that duty of care
• That the breach caused injury or damage.