Accidents can occur just about anywhere and at anytime outside of your home. If you have suffered an injury or been involved in an accident – you could be entitled to receive a significant compensation payout!
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Personal injury claims can vary depending on the type of accident you have had. Negligence in health and safety from employers, drivers, councils or those in retail and public sectors etc can lead to personal injuries. If you are injured due to the negligence on someone else’s part in any of these areas, you may be entitled to injury compensation.
Types of personal injury covered
Personal injury can be mental or physical and was the result of an accident or medical malpractice. The term is often used when talking about making a compensation claim against someone else.
The most common type of personal injuries tends to be slip, trips, falls or injuries caused by a road traffic accidents or accidents at work although there are a multitude of accidents that come under the personal injury umbrella.
Can I claim compensation for my personal injury?
If your injury has been caused by someone else's negligence you may be able to make a personal injury claim; the severity of the injury will predict the amount of compensation you are entitled too.
You will have to be able to prove that someone was negligent and due to that negligence you received the personal injury.
Are there any limitations to making a claim?
The most important thing is that there is often a time limit on most personal injury cases, unless it is a extreme or unusual case, the time limit depends on the nature of your claim. So don’t delay – Act NOW! And complete your FREE Online Enquiry Form.
Trips & Slips
Have you had a trip or slip when out and about and sustained injuries as a result?
It is the responsibility of shopping centres, road traffic authorities and local councils to maintain walkways, footpaths and roads. If you have been injured due to a failure in this duty, you may be entitled to receive compensation.
For example, if you have had an accident whilst in a shop or shopping centre property due to a slippery surface or tripped as the result of an uneven surface or hazardous floor, then you should find out if you can claim compensation immediately, before it is too late!
OTHER PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM TYPES:
Other Personal Injury Compensation Claims
Some of the most common personal injury claims include:
• Accidents at Work
• Accidents in a Public Place
• Slips, Trips or Falls
• Product Liability & Faulty Goods
• General Accident
• Whiplash
Not all accidents lead to legal proceedings, however if there are no serious injuries, you may be entitled to recover damages for property and other expenses from the third party. The likelihood of legal proceedings will usually rest on the quantum, or the amount of financial damage which has ensued from the accident.
Accidents in the workplace
Before pursuing a personal injury compensation claim for an accident at work, you will need to demonstrate that your injuries were the result of negligence on the part of your employer. It is the employee’s responsibility to alert your employer to any accidents which take place while you’re working. The actions of your co workers who cause the accidents which resulted in the injury are the responsibility of your employer. Remember, your employer cannot terminate your employment for making a legitimate personal injury compensation claim. Any details regarding the series of events leading to the accident must be correctly entered into the accident Book. However, if you are unsure about your rights and what you can claim, then please click HERE to complete your FREE Online Enquiry Form today!
Slips, trips and falls in the workplace
Many cases involving a trip, slip or fall at work are caused by the employer's failure to comply with current safety standards in respect of hazards. In the work environment this is the employers’ responsibility to provide the proper guidelines and signage to insure against such injuries. However, if you’ve been unfortunate enough to still suffer from an injury in the workplace you can make a personal injury compensation claim your employer. They have an obligation to ensure that the work environment is hazard free and safe.
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Lifting injuries at work
Have you had an injury at work as a result of lifting? Your employer must ensure that you have had the proper training and equipment to safeguard their employees against these types of accidents. They have an obligation to ensure that the work environment is hazard free and safe. A personal injury compensation claim may be sought in light of a dispute between you and your employer. If you do decide to take this option, expert legal advice is needed.
Equipment at work
Poorly managed or maintained equipment, together with inadequately trained staff can all be factors which lead to accidents involving machinery at work. In order to log legitimate personal injury compensation claim, all these factors will be taken into account.
Industrial Disease
Industrial diseases may not appear immediately and the symptoms may develop later on. However, in the working environment people can be affected and can sometimes be classed as industrial disease.
Accidents in a public place
The safety of all the public and visitors to privately owned land or property is the responsibly of those individuals. Insurance is in place for the most part to ensure that any injured parties are able to make a personal injury compensation claim in the event of an injury.
Slips, trips and falls in a public place
Was your accident caused by a defect on a path or pavement? This is becoming increasingly more common. An obstacle or pothole out of place can cause an injury enabling you to bring a personal injury compensation claim against those responsible for maintaining the path or pavement – typically the council.
Unfortunately, if you were to some degree responsible for causing your injuries, it is unlikely that you will be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. However, slips and falls can often be the cause of some of the most painful injuries.
Accidents in shops and restaurants
Shop premises at all times need to be free from any slipping hazards. This is the responsibility of the owner; managers. A wet floor due to spillage or unfinished cleaning must be properly signed and erected to alert members of the public to the hazard. If you have suffered an accident due in your local supermarket or shopping centre then you may be entitle to make a personal injury compensation claim
Faulty goods and product liability
These cases arise out of situations where products are defective and cause injury as a result of the defect. Have you been injured as a result of purchasing a standard consumer product which is defective? You may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim from the manufacturer/supplier as well as individuals/companies through whom the goods may have passed.
Whiplash injuries
Suffered a whiplash injury in an accident? You must seek medical advice as soon as possible. Normally your doctor, or if it’s more serious, the Accident and Emergency department of your local Hospital. As part of your claim assessment, the medical record of your injury will used. It is therefore important that your injury is documented as soon as possible after you’re aware of any symptoms.
Other Free Australian Compensation Legal Resources.
Below is a list of Australian websites providing free 24/7 online legal information, help and assistance for people who have suffered from an injury or accident:
Aussie compensation lawyers providing free online compensation claims assessment service. A great place to start for those people wanting to find out If they have a compensation claim. Free online service operating 24 Hours – 7 Days per week.
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Been in an accident? Suffered an injury? Have your matter looked at by a specialist compensation solicitor free of charge. Great website, with a wide variety of Free information on compensation law and also provides a free online service available 24 hours, 7 days.
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Covers all areas of the law. Provides tonnes of useful information. Heaps of free information on all compensation, accident, injury and insurance law. Fast free online service 24/7.
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This website covers just about every road accident situation, from car accidents and collisions, to motorcycle accidents and pedestrian injuries. If you have been involved in a road accident, this website is a must.
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Very informative website focusing primarily on car and motor accidents. Loads of information on different types of car accidents, how they are caused and some common injuries arising from car accidents. If you have been in a car accident, try their free online enquiry service to find out whether you can claim compensation for your car accident. Very fast and very easy to use.
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Excellent website for any Aussie injured at work and wanting to find out what their compensation entitlements might be. Also has a free online service that’s very fast and easy to use.
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Free nationwide Injury Compensation Enquiry Service available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year (including all public holidays). Very fast and reliable service. Lots of useful legal information for any Australian who has been involved in an accident or suffered an injury. Free information, help and support is provided for just about all compensation matters varying from road and car accidents to accidents and injuries in the workplace and the general public. Definitely a must for anyone seeking to claim compensation or for those who simply wish to find out what their compensation entitlements might be.
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Specialist workers compensation lawyers providing free online advice 24 hours, 7 days (including public holidays). This website also provides loads of useful information on work accidents and injuries. An excellent starting point for anyone injured at work.
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Have your car accident reviewed by a specialist car accident lawyer. Free online service available 365 days per year including weekends and public holidays. Very helpful and informative website for any driver or passenger involved in a car accident.
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A website dedicated to providing the best online up-to-date legal information and advice on just about every area of the law. Great site for info on the law pertaining to accidents, injuries and compensation in general.
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Injured on the job? Try out their free online work accident assessment service. By completing their online enquiry form, you can have your case assessed by a specialist workers compensation lawyer. Their free assessment service operates 24 Hours per day and is available every day of the week including weekends and public holidays.
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Tonnes of useful free information an all aspects of motor accidents. Free online case review by a Motor Accidents Lawyer. Extremely quick service. Simple to use and available everyday, 24 hours.
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Free online advice for injured people wanting to know what compensation they can claim. Has some useful information and links to other Australian compensation sites. Covers all common accidents including accidents on the road, at work and in public. Good starting point. Also, free online service offered.
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Workers Compensation Law
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