Public places & recreation · stage by stage
Schools & universities
Injuries to students on school and university grounds, and the supervision duty that sits behind them.
9 monthsNotice of claim3 yearsCourt proceedings
The notice can fall due sooner, one month after instructing a lawyer and identifying the respondent. Each deadline has exceptions.
Stage 2
Is there a claim?
Who is responsible, which scheme applies, and whether your situation is covered.
- Schools & universitiesWhat Happens When Your Child Is Injured at School? A Parent’s Guide to Liability in QLDWhat a Queensland school owes your child, when an injury becomes the school’s legal responsibility, and how a child’s time limit works.
- Schools & universitiesIs a public university or high school in Queensland accountable for stolen property caused by their negligence?When a Queensland school or university is answerable for property stolen on its watch — the duty owed, and what has to be proved.
Talk to us
Hurt in a public place and not sure where you stand?
Tell us what happened in a sentence. We will point you to the right guide, or tell you plainly if there is no claim in it.
No-obligation first consultation. We will be in touch within 1–3 business days.