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Recently experienced a bad slip and fall, horrific dog bite or work incident and not sure whether you qualify for a personal injury claim? For further clarity on what types of personal injury qualify for compensation, there must first be an understanding of the term ‘personal injury’.
From a legal perspective, ‘personal injury’ refers to specific injuries that occur in an environment where the other person/organisation is liable. It is crucial to liaise with a personal injury lawyer in Sydney in order to understand if the case qualifies for compensation, and to make sure the claim is handled professionally.
It is unfortunate to hear that the number of Australians in need of medical care, seeking personal injury claims is slowly rising. Due to the increase in cases of these claims, it is vital to have a fundamental understanding of the process and necessary steps to take if found in this type of situation.
Personal injury claims that qualify:
There are many different kinds of accidents, which fall under personal injury claims. Outlined below are some of the uprising claims.
Personal injury claims: Motor Vehicle
Motor vehicle accidents are the most common forms of personal injury. Unfortunately, the numbers of negligent drivers on the roads are increasing, causing disastrous events and incidents. Injuries make up 40% of the total social cost of crashes in Australia. This reached over $33 billion in 2016 - a 22% increase in 10 years.
Motor vehicle claims can involve all types of vehicles including:
- Cars
- Buses
- Trucks
- Motorcycles
- Bicycles
- Mopeds
The first steps you should take if confronted with a motor vehicle accident is to make sure you:
- Obtain medical assistance almost immediately
- Contact the police
- Report the accident
A motor vehicle claim can be quite complex. However, usually, when the other driver is at fault, you should be able to receive compensation for your injuries. If the accident was your fault, some instances may allow you to receive compensation. Speaking to personal injury lawyers sydney can help you gain a better understanding of your claim.
Workers’ compensation personal injury claims
Hazards in the workplace occur on a daily basis. This is why workers’ compensation is put in place to safeguard workers from potential threats within the workplace. The number of serious Australian workers compensation claims in 2016-2017 reached 106,207.
In addition to this, the average amount received from a claim was $11,500, with 38% of injuries as a result of body stressing, 24% sure to a slip/fall and 16% as a result of being hit by a moving object.
If you have been injured at your place of employment or on-site, you may be able to receive the benefits of workers compensation. Workers can claim compensation for a range of injuries including:
- Frank incidents, e.g. slip and falls
- Injuries of gradual onset due to the nature and conditions of your employment
- Diseases caused or exacerbated by work
- Injuries from travel during the course of employment
- Injuries during work-related recesses or excursions.
Personal injury lawyers in Sydney can assist you in understanding whether your claim will qualify and what the next steps may be regarding your case. Notifying a lawyer of your injury/case immediately is important to secure success efficiently.
Medical negligence claim? Personal injury lawyers in Sydney can help!
“By some estimates, as many as 18,000 people die every year as a result of medical error, while 50,000 people suffer a permanent injury.” - ABC News
Medical negligence claims usually occur when a medical specialist shows marginal skills when carrying out their work. This, in turn, could leave a patient ill/injured causing them to seek a personal injury claim.
Medical negligence claims can include situations such as:
- Misdiagnosis of a particular disease/illness
- Not informing a patient on potential risks regarding a procedure (failure to warn)
- Failing to prescribe the correct medicine
- Inadequately performing a procedure
- Incorrectly translating results to the patient
If you have been in a situation where you have been injured/ill due to medical negligence, you have to be able to prove that the doctor/nurse has been negligent, hence the reason why you have suffered. Peer professional opinion will need to be relied upon.
If this is the situation you are faced with and have been injured/ill due to medical negligence, it is imperative to seek a qualified personal injury lawyer to help make sure you are compensated fairly.
Public liability claims
This covers a range of injuries including:
- Slips and falls
- Trip and falls
- Psychological injuries
- Negligence of another person/organisation
“Each year: 7,200 Australians are compensated for work-related mental health conditions, equating to around 6% of workers' compensation claims, and. approximately $543 million is paid in workers compensation for work-related mental health conditions.” - Safe Work Australia
You are not always in a safe surrounding! This feeling can arise when walking through a local shopping centre, supermarket or school. However, this is where most public liability injuries occur. It is crucial for owners/managers of these spaces to take the necessary steps to make sure they do not pose a threat to individuals.
Public liability injuries can be quite severe hence why it is important to seek medical help right away to avoid further stress and inconvenience. Speaking to a personal injury lawyer is fundamental if placed in any of the aforementioned situations. They will assist in obtaining the required evidence as well as handle communication with insurance companies, which is a ‘tennis court’ situation of negotiation back and forth.
Most importantly, obtaining professional guidance is necessary to help relieve the stress and pain you may be experiencing. Compensation is more than just monetary benefits; it is a just reward for the losses you have incurred from another person.
Prominent Lawyers aim to make the ultimate difference in your life, supporting you throughout the whole process of the claim. With a caring and passionate approach, Prominent Lawyers can assure a smooth and efficient process regarding your claim.
If you are seeking representation, contact Prominent Lawyers on 1800 77 66 46.
