Compensation application

To enable us to thoroughly investigate your compensation claim, we ask you to report it in detail as soon as possible.

Prior to seeking compensation we recommend you familiarise yourself with the following information and consult with professional legal advice. While we are sympathetic to injuries or losses, an assessment on whether Council is liable to provide compensation is required.

It is highly unlikely we will be liable to pay compensation for claims relating to potholes or any other hazard on our roads.

In all claims against Council, the onus is on the claimant to prove that negligence by Council has caused their loss. In order to establish a liability a claimant must first establish negligence. Completion and acceptance of a claim for compensation does not represent an admission of liability or a waiver of its rights on the part of Lake Macquarie City Council.

The processing of claims is dependent on the supply of relevant information and can take time.

Loss or damage resulting from an act of nature such as wind or storm is beyond our control. There are also times when injuries are sustained due to failure by an individual to take reasonable care. We will not cover damage caused by a contractor acting on behalf of Council. Such claims need to be made to the contractor directly.

 

 

 

Online

Step 1.Gather your documents

If you are preparing a claim of compensation against Council, ensure you have the appropriate documents ready to lodge with your claim.

Step 2.Apply

Once you have reviewed the conditions of preparing a claim and gathered your documents, you can apply online. You will need to upload electronic versions of the required documentation in order to complete a claim.

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In person