Accident Compensation For International Visitors Injured In WA
Hurt while visiting WA? Tourists and visa holders can claim, but WA is fault-based, not like the eastern states. Deadlines, costs and claiming from home.
Hurt while visiting WA? Tourists and visa holders can claim, but WA is fault-based, not like the eastern states. Deadlines, costs and claiming from home.
How the public liability claim process works in WA: what to prove, the 3-year deadline, the 2025-26 pain-and-suffering threshold, and no win no fee help.
WA has no injury-scale calculator, and pain and suffering under $26,500 pays nothing. A Perth injury lawyer explains public liability claims. Free first chat.
Written By: Rebecca Sorgiovanni Reviewed By: Kevin Wong, Director and Personal Injury Lawyer Last Reviewed: 7 June 2026 If you’ve been hurt on someone else’s property in Perth, you’ve got three years to file a public liability claim in Western Australia. That’s it. Miss that window and your claim is gone, no matter how strong … Read more
Written By: Rebecca Sorgiovanni Reviewed By: Kevin Wong, Director and Personal Injury Lawyer Last Reviewed: 5 June 2026 A public liability claim in Perth lets you recover compensation when someone else’s negligence causes you injury on their property or in a public space. If you slipped on a wet supermarket floor, tripped over broken … Read more
Written By: Rebecca Sorgiovanni Reviewed By: Kevin Wong, Director and Personal Injury Lawyer Last Reviewed: 1 June 2026 The most common cause of amusement-ride injuries is not faulty equipment. It is riders not following the posted rules, a factor that the industry’s own safety data links to the majority of ride injuries. In Western Australia, … Read more
If you’ve been injured in a shopping centre, playground, car park, or other public venue, you may be entitled to compensation through a public liability claim. The experienced team at Soul Legal can help you understand your rights and navigate the claims process. This guide explains when property owners are legally responsible for injuries, what … Read more
Personal injury in sport is a common reality in Australia, where sport plays an essential role in everyday life. It brings people together, promotes health, and builds community. From school ovals to local clubs, thousands participate in sporting activities every week, especially in winter when AFL, rugby, and soccer thrive. While sport offers clear benefits, … Read more
Renting a property in Western Australia involves legal protections and responsibilities, especially where personal injury risks may arise. Tenants are entitled to live in safe, habitable homes. At the same time, landlords must meet certain standards under tenancy laws. Understanding how these responsibilities work helps renters, landlords, and visitors prevent accidents and respond appropriately when … Read more
In Western Australia, public liability laws set out how responsibility is assigned when someone is injured in a public or privately managed space. These laws are designed to ensure that reasonable steps are taken by those in control of a property or environment to reduce the risk of harm to others. Injuries can happen in … Read more