Personal Injury Compensation

In Australia, you are entitled to compensation if you are injured in an accident that was caused wholly or partially by the negligence of another party. If you reside in Victoria or Northern Territory, to bring a claim you don’t even have to prove guilt of the other party. If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident or while at work, you have a right to be compensated. This is called personal injury compensation and at Injury Claims Help, we have specialist lawyers who will guide you towards making these personal injury compensation claims.

In certain work injury cases, the defendant may challenge your statement and demand compensation. In such cases, you may need the services of a personal lawyer through whom you will try to prove that:

  • Your right to duty of care was neglected
  • The defendant did not take all necessary steps to ensure your safety and protection

To file such lawsuits, time is an important factor. You have limited time to make your claim.  To make sure you get your rights, our team of lawyers at Injury Claims Help are only one call away.

Types of Personal Injury Claims

Here is a list of personal injuries that can be claimed

  • Workplace accidents
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Slips & falls
  • Tripping or slipping accidents
  • Accidents at schools, colleges, or universities
  • Mishaps at sporting events
  • Injuries at swimming pools
  • Accidents at shopping centres
  • Injuries on company premises
  • Accidents on a footpath or in a public place
  • Injuries or harm caused by medical negligence
  • Injuries caused by a product malfunction
  • Injuries sustained in any public liability situation

If you want to discuss your case, call us at our helpline and we will review your case for free and give you a complete guideline to receive maximum compensation.

Compensation Entitlements

The majority of personal injury claims are settled outside court with the help of specialist personal injury lawyers. If there is limitation enforced through state or territory legislation, then the compensation would be limited to that amount. The amount paid by the defendant (i.e. the responsible party) is called “damages”.

Damages

Damages can be divided in to:

  • The mount paid by the defendant for the economic or financial loss of the plaintiff, such as damage caused to a vehicle, medical expenses, loss of income etc.
  • The amount paid by the defendant for non-economic loss such as pain, trauma, permanent impairment, and disfigurement etc., which are also known as general damages

Note that insurance companies will always try to settle the dispute at the lowest possible amount, and once an offer is accepted, in most cases it cannot be challenged again and you cannot claim entitlement to any further compensation. You should therefore consult a lawyer before you agree to any offer made to you and bring forward a claim only after discussing the case with your specialist lawyer.
Injury Claims Help will provide you with free advice for your case, and you can avail our services by calling us at (1300 244 163) or contact us through. We will help you get the maximum possible compensation for your injuries and losses.