Public places have a duty of care to keep you safe. If they failed, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering.
Injured in a Slip or Fall in South Australia?
Don’t pay for someone else’s negligence. Our Adelaide-based personal injury experts will support you to get the maximum compensation for your injury.
Free Case Evaluation
Find out if you have a claim. No obligations, no upfront costs.
Common Slip & Fall Claims
Find out what your rights are for compensation related to future needs.
How It Works
We make the legal process as stress-free as possible, so you can focus entirely on your physical recovery.
Free Consultation
Call us or submit your details. We will assess your claim over the phone at no cost.
We Investigate
If you have a claim, we gather the evidence, medical reports, and handle all the complex paperwork and negotiations.
Compensation
We will pursue the best outcome for you and fight for maximum compensation. We can offer No Win No Fee on application.
Real Results for South Australians
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“After a frightening incident falling through the ceiling of my two storey rental property, Pace Adelaide Legal sorted out the whole claim process for me so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I would highly recommend them to anyone having similar issues.”
Krystal
Public Liability Claim
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“I slipped on a wet floor at a local shopping centre and injured my back. The team at Pace were incredibly supportive and professional. They explained everything clearly and got me a settlement that covered all my medical expenses.”
David M.
Slip & Fall Claim
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“I was hesitant to take legal action after my fall, but calling Pace Adelaide Legal was the best decision. They took on my case ‘no win no fee’ and fought hard for me. They treated me like a person, not just a file number.”
Sarah T.
Workplace Fall
Had a Slip, Trip or Fall?
A slip, trip or fall can happen at any time and more often than you may realise, without injuries occurring. If you have suffered an injury from a slip and fall caused by the owner or occupier of a privately owned property where the public are invited to enter, eg a club and shopping centre, you may be entitled to compensation. These types of properties include supermarkets, gyms, halls, rental properties, schools and commercial buildings.
The owner or occupier must take reasonable duty of care owed to you to become liable to compensate you for your injuries. This will depend on the circumstances of the accident.
Common Circumstances Giving Rise to a Breach of Duty
What Can I Claim?
The most common heads of loss and damage you can claim compensation for following a slip and fall injury.
This includes both physical pain and psychological injury, as well as impairment, loss of enjoyment, inability to partake in activities that you previously enjoyed doing and even the inability to do housework you were able to do before.
This may include wages already lost and future work due to the injury as well as any impact it has on future income.
Any medical costs you have already had plus future medical costs. Your doctors will advise on the appropriate future medical costs if you’re unable.
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to claim for any assistance you have been given by family members, including your child, spouse or parent. If that assistance is required into the future, then this can be claimed.
It will be helpful for your claim if you have kept proof of any past losses. This could include receipts for your travel expenses, medical bills or damaged property, or maybe a journal of the ways in which your day to day life has been affected by your injuries.
Please contact us for a no obligation chat to discuss your slip and fall injury in more detail.
If we assess there was liability and you have a right to compensation for an injury, we will take you with a view to, No fee agreement.
This means we do not get paid unless and until you do.
You may need to pay for out of pocket expenses such as fees for medical reports.
When we formulate your witness fees or access to claims, we will provide an upfront legal fees estimate and amount claimed.
Please note that there are strict time limits that apply to this type of claim. Make sure you realise your rights to compensation and contact the team at Pace Adelaide Legal.
In most claims, it will take some time for all the evidence that your injuries have stabilised. This is because we need to know what the full extent of your injuries and treatment may be now and in the future.
A typical claim may take between 12 to 18 months to resolve, however, some claims may conclude earlier.
We will keep you informed every step of the way regarding the progress of the claim and how we are likely to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to your most pressing questions about slip and fall claims in SA.
Strict time limits apply. Generally, you have up to 3 years from the date of the injury to lodge a claim. However, it’s crucial to seek legal advice as soon as possible while evidence (like CCTV) and witness memories are fresh.
You may still be able to claim compensation even if you were partially responsible (known as contributory negligence). The compensation amount may be reduced by your percentage of fault, but a claim is often still viable and worthwhile.
If we accept your case on a No Win, No Fee basis, it means you won’t have to pay our professional legal fees unless your claim is successful. If you don’t receive compensation, you don’t pay our fees. It provides you with risk-free access to justice.
Depending on your case, compensation can cover medical and hospital expenses, lost income (past and future), pain and suffering, cost of care or domestic assistance, and rehabilitation expenses. We meticulously calculate all these to ensure you get what you deserve.
Every case is different. It depends on the complexity of your case, how long it takes for your injuries to stabilise, and whether the other party accepts liability. Some resolve in months, while complex cases can take longer. We always push for the fastest possible resolution without compromising your payout.
If you have them, bring any photos of the hazard or your injuries, medical records or receipts, details of any witnesses, and any correspondence you’ve had regarding the incident. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything yet — we can help gather evidence.
Don’t wait — time limits apply to injury claims in SA.
The sooner you act, the stronger your case. Get expert legal advice today at no cost.