Public Liability Lawyers
Public Liability Claims Lawyers
We are Public Liability Claims Lawyers. We act for Respondents and Contributors in public liability, contribution claims and professional negligence claims made under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act (PIPA) Qld.
Our Expertise
Denning Insurance Law are experienced Public Liability Claims Lawyers. With experience across Australia’s top industries, we’re familiar with the common industry accidents that can result in PIPA claims. We also understand how to best resolve those matters. In 2018, Denning Insurance Law was ranked in Doyles Guide as a Leading Queensland Public Liability Compensation Law Firm and Principal Kate Denning was ranked as a Leading Queensland Public Liability Compensation Lawyer.
Queensland public liability and contribution notice claims can be complex. With past experience in a leading Australian firm, Principal, Kate Denning, has extensive experience in managing large multi-party disputes.
Denning Insurance Law provides expert public liability claims management. We offer cost controlled and effective defence of public liability and contribution notice claims. For information about our services offered to injured individuals click here.
FAQs:
1. What is the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act (PIPA)?
The PIPA is Queensland legislation. It sets out pre-court steps for parties to complete before an injured person (Claimant) can file proceedings in a Court.
The PIPA aims to promote the early resolution of claims and allow parties to resolve a dispute without the expense of litigation.
It regulates the majority of claims for personal injuries arising in Queensland, where neither the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act, nor the Motor Accident Insurance Act applies. It also sets out procedures for Respondents to claim indemnity from, or contribution towards, a claim from another person (through the issue of a Contribution Notice under section 16 of the PIPA).
In disputes with three or more parties, claims can be regulated by more than one piece of legislation.
2. What are sections 10 and 12 of the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act? How do I respond to a Notice of Claim?
Under sections 10 and 12 of the PIPA, a Respondent must provide written notice in response to a Notice of Claim stating whether the Respondent considers itself a Proper Respondent to the Claim and stating whether the Respondent is satisfied that the Notice of Claim is a ‘compliant’ Notice of Claim for the purposes of the PIPA. The response should be provided within one (1) month after receiving the Notice of Claim. It is important to seek legal advice in relation to a response to the Notice of Claim.
3. Who is a Proper Respondent under the PIPA?
The PIPA requires a Claimant to serve a Notice of Claim on a Proper Respondent. If a Claimant has
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Correctly identified an individual or organisation in their Notice of Claim that was involved in an incident; and
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The Claimant believes that the individual or organisation was involved in the incident,