Car and road accident injuries
Car accidents can involve some serious personal injuries and can result in significant financial expense. If you have been involved in a car accident or any other road accident that wasn't your fault, then we can help you pursue compensation for your personal injuries. Any personal injury that you suffer from due to a car accident or road accident that was not your fault will mean that you are able to claim compensation for your personal injuries. However, even if you were partly at fault for the accident, you may still be able to claim compensation for your injuries. We cover all types of injuries from car crashes and injuries such a whiplash to pedestrian accidents, motorbikes and bicycles.
If you have been injured in any way in a road accident and would like to know whether you can make a claim for compensation, then we can help you at absolutely no cost to you! We offer a free enquiry service where we will assess your case and put you in touch with compensation legal specialists who will advise you of your compensation entitlements. You could be entitled to substantial compensation for your road accident.
Causes of road traffic accident claims include:
Collision with another vehicle such as a car
Collision with cyclists
Collision with motorcyclists
Falls from trying to avoid a vehicle
Falls from hitting a defect in the road
Pedestrian being hit by a vehicle
Road traffic accidents can result in personal injuries from cuts and bruises or minor whiplash to serious knee injury, muscle injury, brain injury or spinal injury.
In most road traffic accident claims, the insurance company of the person who was at fault pays compensation. Even in the case of an uninsured or 'hit and run' driver it is possible to claim personal injury compensation through government organisations established to compensate the victims of negligent, uninsured or untraced motorists.
In car accidents and road traffic accidents, injuries can occur to all parts of the human body, both internal and external. Some of the most common injuries include:
Whiplash Injuries
Spine Injuries
Back Injuries
Head & Brain Injuries
Other Personal Injuries
Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is most commonly caused by car accidents, but also triggered by a range of other incidents and occurs when the soft tissue in the spine is strained and stretched as a result of the body being thrown forwards in a sudden and forceful jerking motion.
Using a car crash as an example, being hit from behind would send the body forward whilst the head is thrown backwards. The force of the movement is beyond what nature built the body to endure, and so the muscles and the ligaments around the neck are likely to get abnormally stretched. The doctors would describe this as the hyperextension part of the injury.
The hyperflexion bit occurs when the head is then thrown forwards because the brakes have been instinctively slammed or the car has come to a crunching halt against another vehicle. This is likely to cause the neck to over-bend to such an extent that the chin strikes the chest, compounding the damage that has already been done.
This whole process usually takes place within less than a second, yet can cause weeks, months, or, in severe cases, even years of agonizing pain and unnecessary hassle.
It is possible to recover fairly quickly from whiplash injury, however, it is also possible to develop chronic conditions as a result of the whiplash, that may stay with you for the rest of your life. It is imperative, therefore, that anybody suffering any of the following symptoms in the days after a car crash seeks medical advice immediately. And remember, even accidents at low speeds can result in whiplash, so it's best to get yourself checked out if you're experiencing any of the following conditions and symptoms:
If you do find that you've been left with whiplash as the result of an accident that wasn't your fault, you could be well within your rights to make a compensation claim. You may be entitled to money to recompense you for any pain and suffering that you've been forced to endure, as well as reimbursement for loss of earnings and medical expenses.
Spine Injuries
Spine injuries arising from car accidents and motor accidents, are a life changing event and if the injury was sustained in a non fault accident you are rightfully entitled to claim personal injury compensation. When deciding to make a claim for personal injury compensation, it is important to ensure all your care needs and medical expenses and costs are met and the maximum amount of compensation is obtained for your future needs. By completing our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form we will put you in contact with compensation legal specialists who will provide you with all the help and guidance you need to be able to successfully pursue the maximum compensation you are entitled to - at no cost to you.
There are two types of spinal cord injury - complete and incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury is one that at the point of injury has totally cut the passage of signals between the brain and the body. There is no function below the level of the injury - no sensation and no voluntary movement. Both sides of the body are equally affected. A person with an incomplete injury may be able to move one limb more than another, be able to feel parts of the body that cannot be moved, or may have more functioning on one side of the body than the other. With the advances in acute treatment of spinal cord injury, incomplete injuries are becoming more common.
Back Injuries
One of the most common types of accident resulting in a back injury is a car accident. A back injurywhiplash injury can include back and shoulder pain. A back injury can cause damage to discs, nerves, or muscles resulting in varying levels of discomfort, pain or disability depending on the severity of the injury. can result the neck damage following a
There are many different medical costs and treatment expenses incurred as a result of back injuries. Some of these include: expenses for medical attention, pain relief, medicine, physical therapies (e.g. physiotherapy), surgery, retraining, physical aids, rehabilitation services and counselling.
Head & Brain Injuries
Head injury and brain injury accidents are usually a life altering event for both the person involved and their family. Each year thousands of people suffer from a head injury or brain injury as a result of a car accident, car crash or road traffic accident, and many of which result in a permanent disability.
Head injury, brain injury or any injury involving some type of blow to the head, is one of the most common types of injury following an accident. A head injury can range from relatively minor damage to the scalp and face, such as cuts and bruising, to more serious consequences involving damage to the brain.
In the case of a serious head injury or brain injury it can be many years for the full effect of the injury to be known. Unlike other injuries, brain injury can have a devastating impact on a person's life - understanding and coping with the effects can be difficult for the individual and their loved ones and can put enormous pressure on the family and people around them.
It is important that any permanent or future problems that are likely to result from a head injury or brain injury are properly identified and that you receive the best possible award for your personal injuries compensation claim.
Regardless of the circumstances in which your injury occurred it is essential for you to seek specialist advice in order to ensure that all the issues relating to your care and assistance in the future are considered as part of your accident compensation claim.
Key considerations for a serious head injury or brain injury claim:
Rehabilitation and treatment costs
Adaptations to your home or the purchase of a new home
Current and future care and case management need
Future employment and possible retraining
Specialised equipment including transport and wheelchairs
Loss of consciousness, even for a brief moment, is one of the clearest indications that the brain may have been affected by a blow to the head. Other indicators of injury to the brain are where a person displays a confused state of mind, involving uncertainty about time, date, and location and/or a period of memory loss for the events surrounding the head injury or brain injury. Any of these symptoms following a blow to the head should be taken seriously.
Symptoms that would cause concern after a head injury can include:
If you (or someone you know) have suffered a head injury or brain injury in a car accident or any other type of accident that was not your fault, we can help you claim compensation for the pain and suffering it has caused.
Other Personal Injuries
Car accident and personal injury compensation claims can often involve complicated injuries which can have a major impact on the injured person's life. If you, or a member of your family, have sustained a personal injury from a car accident that was not your fault, you are probably entitled to personal injury compensation.
Some other common personal injury claims arising from car accidents and road accidents include neck injury and shoulder injury.
Neck pain can range from mild discomfort to a severe and excruciating pain. A common cause of neck injury is a car accident in which a sudden acceleration of the head, caused by a high speed impact, results in the tearing of muscles, ligaments, and other soft-tissues.
The common symptoms of a neck injury include:
Headaches/migraines
Painful and stiff neck muscles
Numbness or tingling in the shoulders, arms and hands
Sudden and intense pain can cause irregular neck posture, making the head to roll to one side.
The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body. However, it is an unstable joint because of the range of motion allowed. A common cause of a shoulder injury is a car accident which disrupts the soft tissues that protect the shoulder socket. The shoulder is vulnerable to injury because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. To remain stable, the shoulder must be anchored by its muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, car accident or other road accident and suffered personal injury - either as a driver, pedestrian, motorcycle rider or cyclist - you may be entitled to a personal injury compensation claim and any other losses if someone else was at fault.
Workplace injuries compensation
There are many different types of work injuries that can occur in almost any workplace throughout Australia. It does not matter whether you work in a factory, shop, building site or in an office. Work injuries can occur anywhere and at anytime.
If you have been injured at work and would like to know whether you can make a claim for compensation, then we can help you at absolutely no cost to you! By completing our fast and easy FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, we will assess your case and put you in touch with compensation legal specialists who will advise you of your compensation entitlements.
There are a lot of dangers in the workplace which could cause many different types of injuries to a worker. There are four main types of workplace injury affecting most Australian workers. These include:
Back Injuries.
Physical overload is the single main cause of workplace injuries and can be caused by lifting, straining, bending and other physical work. You can also pick up a back injury from having incorrect posture, especially if your job primarily involves sitting at a desk all day, as do many jobs nowadays.
Being hit or struck
Another common injury at work is when workers are struck or hit by one of the number of hazards in the workplace. In most cases, there are no specific precautions that can be taken because there are a variety of hazards that fall into this category. Injuries or accidents can occur when there is not enough space between objects and equipment. Injuries can also occur when passing under equipment and materials and whilst also passing through walkways.
Slip, trip and falls
A lot of workers suffer injury through falling off ladders and other raised platforms, such as when stacking shelves or doing construction work. Your employer must ensure that the equipment you are using is secure and all appropriate safety checks have been carried out regularly. Often slip, trip and fall injuries occur in the workplace due to a myriad of hazards often present on the surface of workplaces, such misplaced objects and equipment and hazardous materials such as oil or water.
Machine Accidents
Machinery-related accidents are also quite common and because of the new and complicated methods of production constantly being introduced, lack of knowledge about operation leads to injuries. Your employer must ensure that you always wear appropriate safety equipment when working with machinery, such as goggles, gloves, protective shoes and coveralls. There are many different types of injuries that can occur from operating machinery and tools. Often injuries occur due to inadequate training and/or lack of experience.
Repetitive Strain (RSI)
With the huge rise in the number of computers used by firms nationwide it was inevitable that the number of RSI (repetitive strain injury) compensation claims would rise with it. The largest contributor to the repetitive strain section of work compensation claims is poor research into counter-measures by employers. As an employee it is your right to work in a safe environment and it is the duty of your employers to provide that safety. If an employer requires you to spend eight hours a day sat at a desk working on a computer then it is their responsibility to ensure that all possible measures are taken to avoid repetitive strain injuries.
A common example of repetitive strain disorder in relation to computers is that of pain in the wrist due to repeatedly typing on a keyboard or the continued use of a mouse. Some even find that this spreads up to the shoulder and back. This syndrome can be avoided through the use of ergonomic chairs, keyboards, mice and other ergonomic equipment, all of which are readily available in many stores throughout Australia. It is in an employer's interests to provide such items to vulnerable staff as the liability for the resulting repetitive stress on the muscles and joints will be on them and their insurance policies. Injuries involving repetition in the workplace often result in the individual being unable to work for some time after the strain and stress first sets in which is where the loss of earnings and future loss of earnings part of the RSI compensation claim has to be taken into consideration.
Industrial Deafness
Exposure to excessive or sustained noise at work can cause permanent hearing loss.
It does not matter whether you are young or old because anyone can suffer hearing loss caused by noise in the work place. The hearing loss may take many years before you notice it, or can happen more quickly. It will probably come on gradually, and people often first notice it when friends or family comment that they have the television on loud, or that they fail to hear what they are saying.
As well as suffering hearing loss noise at work may also cause tinnitus, that is a ringing or other sound in their ears. This can be a very severe and aggravating condition that affects people 24 hours a day.
People suffer hearing loss whilst doing many different kinds of job, from working in a night club to working on a farm. In most jobs the risk of suffering hearing loss depends on the noise levels in the work place and the length of time that the noise continues. However, the higher the noise levels the less time it takes to cause hearing loss.
Hand-arm Vibration
Hand-arm vibration is vibration transmitted into your hands and arms when you use some types of power tool. Exposure can cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) which affects the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and joints of the hand, wrist and arm and can become severely disabling if ignored. Other injuries resulting from vibration includes carpal tunnel syndrome which is a nerve disorder which may involve pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the hand.
Tenosynovitis and Tendonitis
Symptoms include strain and pain, tenderness and swelling of the affected part of the tendon. The skin over and around the area may be warm and you may have reduced movement of that part of your body. In some cases the inflammation lasts just a few days and then goes away on it's own but in some cases it can last weeks or months if not treated properly. Any tendon of the body can be affected with some areas of the body being more prone to these problems such as tendons over the wrist and hand
Industrial Diseases
There are many other different types of industrial diseases that can be suffered from the workplace. Some of these industrial diseases include:
Stress at work
Stress can be a major problem in the workplace and can affect anyone. Some of the conditions which may lead to stress include:
Too much, or too little work to do; Boring or repetitive work; Role confusion; Lack of control; Lack of communication; Blame culture; Lack of support for individuals to develop their skills; Inflexible work schedules; Poor working relationships with other members of staff; Bullying; racial or sexual harassment; Physical danger (such as risk of violence); and Poor working conditions (such as noise).
Other work injuries
There are many different types of work injuries and accidents that can occur in the workplace. As stated above, work injuries often include: slips, trips, being hit by a moving or falling object, falling from a height, or being injured while handling, lifting or carrying objects.
Our service deals with all possible causes of work accidents or injuries in the workplace, including:
Lifting or manual-handling operations
Driving
Using equipment
Using machinery
Inadequate training
Unsafe premises or work site
The actions of your work colleagues
Your employer has a legal requirement to protect you from injuries in the workplace and must, by law, have an insurance policy to cover compensation for injuries and loss of earnings when work accidents do arise.
Slip, trip & fall compensation
A fall in a public place or at work can be a very distressing and humiliating event which can often result in serious injury. It is a fact of life that everyday throughout Australia there are injuries that occur as a result of slip, trip and falls. All shops, work places, restaurants and other public and private venues or associations have a duty to ensure that their premises are safe for their visitors and customers. Local Authorities also have a duty to make sure that the pavements and roads are maintained to a reasonable standard and do not present a hazard to pedestrians and other users.
However, throughout Australia, there are all too often, breaches of these duties resulting in a number of tripping and slipping hazards, some of which include the following:
Raised paving flags
Broken and uneven tarmac
Uncovered potholes and manholes
Broken curb stones
Uneven surfaces
Worn and frayed carpets
Liquid on shop and restaurant floors
Food spillages
Unattended wires and cables
Slippery or uneven flooring in Shopping Centres and supermarkets
Dangerous or messy building and construction development sites
If you have sustained personal injury as a result of a fall, then you should seek urgent advice in regards to your compensation entitlements. By completing our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form we can help you pursue a claim for personal injuries and ensure that you receive proper compensation for your pain and suffering and any financial losses you may have had, including any loss of earnings.
Some important points to keep in mind if you, or someone you know of, such as family or friends, have suffered personal injuries as a result of a slip, trip or fall:
Try and take photographs of the area where you fell as soon as possible after the injury
Make a note of the contact details of any witness to your slip, trip or fall
If the fall was on a pavement, speak to local residents and see if any of them have reported the defect
If the fall was in a restaurant or shop, make sure you report the matter to a member of staff, or security, before you leave the premises
Seek immediate legal help and assistance regarding your rights to claim compensation, by completing our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form
Slip, trip and falls can occur in almost any location. Some of the most common location where slip, trip and falls can occur include:
Shopping Centre & Supermarkets. There are many different types of injuries that can occur from accidents in shopping centres and supermarkets throughout Australia. When you walk into a shop or supermarket, you enter business premises owned or rented by the business. The business is responsible for accidents caused on their grounds. If you have suffered from a slip, trip or fall while shopping then you could be entitled to significant compensation. To find out what compensation you could be entitled to, please complete our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form
Injuries occur in shopping centres especially where the floor is slippery or there are objects on the floor causing the floor to be in a hazardous condition. General accidents can occur as you walk around a shopping aisle and your clothing gets trapped on the shop floor fittings causing you to trip or slip straight onto the shopping cart and to the ground.
Remember, no matter how trivial the accident is, making a claim, compensates for the non full health resulted from the accident. Sometimes people don't feel as bad but later in life it could be horrible.
Public footpaths and Private walkways. Some of the most common accidents occur on public or private grounds. General slip, trip and falls occur everyday on both public footpaths and private walkways. Personal injuries can also occur as a result of the following:
Uneven stones, pavements, footpaths
Protruding tree roots
Holes in tarmac
Holes and crack in concrete and other surfaces
Poor street lighting
Damaged fences or lose barb wiring
Inadequate warning signs
Unguarded work by contractors
Slip on dangerous, polished or wet surfaces
Slip down stairs that are in poor condition or in a dangerous position
Fall in obstructed walkways, stairs or corridors
Local authorities are liable for public spots and businesses are responsible for their own premises. All businesses should have public liability insurance which should cover your claim. So if you have suffered personal injuries as a result of an accident that occurred on either public or private property, you should consider claiming compensation.
Public liability injuries
What is a public liability claim?
A public liability claim is a claim made against injuries sustained from an accident that occurs on property that is open or accessible to the public and includes just about everything outside your own home. If you have had an accident outside your own home, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
There are many different types of public liability claims that occur each day through Australia. Some of the most common public liability compensation claims involve:
Injuries caused by Slips, Trips, falls or other accidents inside supermarkets, shopping centers, shopping stores, factory outlets, warehouses, car parks, amusement/recreation parks, restaurants, clubs, pubs, bars, function centres, social events, concerts, festivals, parties, weddings, parks, pools, gyms, fitness centres, studios, beaches and just about any other public place, property or premises.
Injuries occurring in a public building, on a road, public walkway, footpath or pavement
Injuries caused by dangerous footpaths or pavements, untreated ice and snow, pot holes, tree roots and steps or staircases in disrepair.
Injuries caused by objects put in a unsafe place or dangerous position
Injuries caused by sharp objects or objects falling from a height in a public place
Injuries caused by unsafe footpaths, walk ways and roads.
Injuries caused by obstructions such as litter and rubbish bags creating a tripping hazard in walking areas.
Public liability also covers accidents caused by unsafe public property or property that is left in dangerous places. Examples include a slip, trip, fall or cuts and bruises caused by protruding objects and electric shocks as a result of an exposed wire.
If you suffered an accident in a public place, council building or at someone's house or tripped over a loose paving slab or slipped on a wet floor, then you may well have a public liability claim for compensation. Public liability claims are very common. If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident that occurred outside your home, then you could be entitled to significant public liability compensation for your personal injuries.
To find out what compensation you could receive for your personal injuries please complete our no obligation, FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
If you have not decided whether to make a claim for compensation, we'll be able to help guide you towards making a decision you feel comfortable with and you will also find out whether your case is likely to be successful. You've got nothing to lose! Our service is completely free, so don't hesitate to take advantage of our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, today.
Information about Public Liability Claims
Broadly speaking, if you have an accident or suffer a personal injury whilst on public property then you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.
The person or company owning or being responsible for maintaining the public area should have taken out a public liability insurance policy to compensate members of the public for any injury they sustain whilst on the property caused by their negligence; therefore your personal injury claim for compensation will be made against that insurance policy.
If you have suffered an injury after being involved in an accident in a public place, by completing our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, you will find out whether you have a claim for public liability compensation. Our no obligation service is completely FREE. There are time limits for the making of compensation claims. So why wait till it's too late? Take advantage of our free service and complete your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, now!
There are also many other circumstances where you could be injured on public property and if you would like some advice about whether you would be entitled to make a public liability compensation claim all you have to do is complete our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form. Our discrete service is completely free and is available 24 hours, 7 days per week.
What should I do if I have had an accident in a public place?
To make a successful public liability compensation claim, you will need to have some evidence regarding where and how your accident occurred and any injuries suffered by you.
To help your case, if possible, you should report the accident to the owner, manager or staff and make a note of your accident in the accident book if possible, take names and addresses of witnesses to the accident and also, if possible, take photographs of the area where the accident happened. If you are intending to claim expenses as part of your public liability compensation claim such as prescription and medication costs and travelling expenses, remember to keep all receipts and tax invoices as evidence.
It is important to remember that if you have been injured in an accident outside your home, then you could claim significant compensation. To find out if you're entitled to claim compensation, please complete our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
DEFECTIVE GOODS INJURIES COMPENSATION
A defective product can cause injuries. Australian laws and regulations are put in place to ensure that the products we buy are safe for us to use or consume. There are many different types of injuries that can occur through the use of defective goods or faulty products. Some of these personal injuries can be quite serious and can occur to many people throughout Australia.
By completing our no obligation FREE Online Injury Compensation Enquiry Form, we can help you ascertain the compensation you could be entitled to - at no cost to you.
With claims involving defective products or faulty goods, the key factor is to clearly establish that the product's defect was the sole cause of your personal injury. Every product on the marketplace, by law has to detail instructions and its contents. The Consumer Protection legislation makes manufacturers liable for personal injury caused as a consequence of any product defect.
If a business supplies products to consumers then they need to make sure those products are safe. Normally the responsibility falls square on the shoulders of the actual manufacturer of any product found to be defective. A manufacturer or producer can be a company that actually makes products, one that imports a product into this country or even businesses that customise other manufacturers products for their own stores. But stores and other retailers i.e. distributors also have responsibilities pertaining to the products that they sell on.
Issuing warnings and stating problems with a certain product on it's packaging does not completely remove all responsibility from the manufacturer or the retailer. If a retailer sells you a product that is faulty and you are injured it is normally the manufacturer of the product that you will be suing.
You do not have to have bought the product for you to be able to receive compensation should you be injured by that item. If you received it as a gift, as an introductory offer from a store or even won it in a competition this does not negate any liability.
If you have suffered an injury due to a defective product and would like to find out if you are entitled to compensation complete our FREE Online Injury Compensation Enquiry Form.
Unfortunately, the high standards required by the law are not always met throughout product manufacture, which can result in a potentially dangerous product being sold to people within Australia. Every year, many people (including children) are injured, scarred, or suffer serious illness as a result of the sale of defective products.
Similarly, you could be working with harmful materials on a daily basis in your employment and not be aware of the risks because your employer has not explained the correct safety procedure to follow.
Examples of defective products and faulty goods
Generally speaking, defective product liability claims apply to ALL consumer products and goods, including, but not limited to, the following categories of products and goods:
food products
building materials
games and toys
fitness, sport and gym equipment
agricultural products
cars and other vehicles
household items
goods used in the workplace
personal goods such as cosmetics
protective clothing
Inaccurate packaging of food
Electrical goods such as kitchen appliances or equipment
The above list is not exhaustive. Just about ALL consumer goods and products are covered under Australian law. If you have been injured by a defective product, then you should complete our FREE Online Injury Compensation Enquiry Form.
Defective Cosmetics
Millions of cosmetics are sold throughout Australia every year, ranging from soaps and shower gels to perfumes and hair dyes. All cosmetics should be made from safe ingredients and be clearly labeled as to what ingredients they contain.
Common injuries include bad reactions to hair dye or make up. The injuries sustained can be scalding, skin rashes and inflammation. Some of these create great embarrassment to the injured person whilst others cause pain and may leave scarring that may last for life.
Claims can also be made for cosmetic treatments such as laser hair removal or laser eye surgery.
Claims have also arisen from defective medicine and pharmaceutical products as a result of:
Faulty bio-mechanical devices that cause an injury
Inaccurate packaging or instructions on drugs
Medical implants and joints causing injury
Faulty implants
The above list is not exhaustive. As mentioned above, the legislation covers almost any product and just about ALL consumer goods and products are covered under Australian law. If you have been injured by a defective product, then you could be entitled to significant compensation. To find out what compensation you could be entitled to, please complete our FREE Online Injury Compensation Enquiry Form.
What is involved in claiming defective product compensation?
You can sue for compensation if death or personal injury is caused. In some instances, it may also be possible to claim for damage to private property.
To pursue a successful product liability claim, generally you will need to prove that another person or business organisation was responsible for your accident. In defective product claims, this could include the manufacturer of the product, or the person or shop that sold it to you. Basically, you have to prove that that item was defective and the defect caused your injury.
The fact that an item is of poor quality does not make it a defective product. Furthermore, the mere fact that a manufacturer comes up with a more satisfactory item at a later date does not make the original item defective.
A product is deemed defective only when its safety is below the standard consumers are entitled to expect.
Broadly speaking, courts look at the following issues when determining product liability claims:
The purpose for which the product was originally supplied;
The purpose for which the product might reasonably have been used;
The manner in which the product was marketed;
Any instructions, manuals or warnings given with the product; and
The time the producer supplied the product.
What should I do if I have been injured by a Defective Product?
If you have been injured by a defective product:
Make sure you retain the original receipt, tax invoice or statement showing proof of purchase;
Try to take good photographs of the faulty product itself; and
Keep or store the defective goods as evidence.
If the accident happened at work:
Make sure you reported it to the person responsible for it;
Make a note of your accident in the accident book; and
Take the names and contact details of any witnesses.
Remember to keep receipts for medical and prescription costs and traveling expenses and any other costs and expenses arising from your accident and injury.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE INJURIES COMPENSATION
Medical Negligence is where an injury or death was caused by the negligence of a medical professional. Doctors, nurses, dentists are expected to act professionally and ethically at all times. Sometimes however medical professionals, like anyone, make mistakes. They may make poor judgments because of being tired and overworked or in a situation where they are under-qualified.
Whatever the reason if you or someone in your family have been injured or died by medical treatment then you may be entitled to compensation. To find out what compensation you could receive for your personal injuries please complete our no obligation, FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
Health care providers, doctors, nurses, dentists and other medical practitioners must provide treatment and advice that is in accordance with a reasonable standard of care. If your health care provider or general practitioner fails to take "reasonable care" then they have breached their duty of care to you. Failing to take reasonable care, in circumstances where the health care provider could or should have foreseen that their actions could injure you, is medical negligence. If you have suffered from medical negligence, then you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, disabilities, suffering and loss. Please complete our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, to discover the compensation you could be entitled to.
Examples of treatment which may be considered negligent (depending on the circumstances of the case):
failing to diagnose a condition;
failing to provide the appropriate treatment for the condition;
failing to refer to a specialist;
delay in diagnosis;
failing to advise of risks associated with treatment;
failing to perform surgery with reasonable care and skill;
failing to report correctly on test results;
failing to provide post-operative care with reasonable care and skill.
What is required to establish medical negligence?
Generally speaking, to establish medical negligence, it must be proven that:
1. The doctor owed the patient a duty of care;
2. The doctor breached that duty of care by some act or omission;
3. This act or omission has caused the patient physical and/or financial harm.
1. Duty of care. Because of the dependence upon the health care practitioner for physical and mental care and wellbeing of the patient, the law has established that he/she owes the patient a "duty of care". This is based on the principle that a person must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which would be likely to harm any person they ought reasonably foresee as being so harmed. If they fail to do this, a healthcare or general practitioner may be liable in a civil action for negligence.
2. Breach of Duty of Care. In considering whether one has breached a duty of care, the courts look at the standard of care which would be reasonably expected from a person acting in the defendant's circumstances, in the capacity in which the defendant was acting (eg as a doctor, nurse, dentist etc).
Healthcare practitioners do not have to be perfect, but have only to exercise the skill that a reasonable practitioner professing the skills in question would be expected to exercise in the circumstances. To help the court make an assessment in this regard, expert witnesses (other healthcare practitioners experienced in the field) are called to give their opinion as to whether the actions in question were in fact reasonable under the circumstances.
It is impossible to set out a comprehensive explanation of what is a reasonable standard of care that covers every possible health care situation in one statement. Each case must be considered on its own merits. To find out what compensation you could receive for your personal injuries please complete our no obligation, FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
3. Damages. A plaintiff must show that he/she suffered from harm, and that the harm was caused by the defendant's act or omission. Just as one can cause harm to another, but will not be liable at law if he or she was not negligent, a person can be negligent, but not be liable at law if no damage as been caused.
In law, the amount of compensation granted as a result of a successful negligence action is referred to as "damages".
Damages may be awarded for:
medical expenses
cost of appliances or housing alterations for someone with a physical disability
cost of care and domestic assistance
loss of income
general damages for pain and suffering.
If you have suffered an injury, disability or a worse outcome as a result of:
from a doctor, nurse, dentist, hospital or other health professional, then you may be entitled to compensation. If you have lost a loved one as a result of medical error or medical neglect, you may also be entitled to compensation.
Do not delay in seeking legal advice as strict time limits apply to the making of compensation claims. To find out if you are entitled to compensation for your personal injuries, please complete our no obligation, FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
VICTIMS OF CRIME INJURIES COMPENSATION
If you have been injured as a result of an attack or assault then we can help you. We understand that along with the painful physical injuries you have sustained, the incident may have affected you psychologically. In the aftermath of an attack you need someone who will act sensitively, confidentially and professionally.
We understand that often when an attack has happened a client wants to make the person who assaulted them pay compensation personally to them. If the criminal is known, and has the funds to pay, then this may be possible, but in the majority of cases this does not happen. It is a fact that in most situations the identity of the offender is not known by the victim. However, so long as certain criteria has been met, for example, the matter has been reported to the Police shortly after the incident occurred, then you are entitled to make a claim for victims compensation from a Government body set up to compensate victims of crime.
By completing our confidential FREE online injuries compensation enquiry form, we will have your matter reviewed by a compensation specialist who will help guide you through the process and ensure you obtain the compensation you are entitled to.
So do not delay, there are strict time limits. We are here to help you, so please complete our no obligation, FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form today.
OTHER ACCIDENTS & PERSONAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
There are many different types of accidents and personal injuries which can give rise to a successful claim for personal injuries. Some of these include:
1. Home Accident & Injuries Compensation
2. Repetitive Strain Injuries Compensation
3. Child Injuries Compensation
4. Psychiatric Injuries Compensation
5. Fatal Accidents & Injuries Compensation
6. Animal Caused Injuries Compensation
7. Sport & Leisure Injuries Compensation
8. Overseas & Holiday Injuries Compensation
9. Unlawful Arrest & Detention Compensation
10. Marine Accident & Injuries Compensation
11. Military Accident & Injuries Compensation
12. Other Types of Accidents & Injuries Compensation
NOTE: We can help you. If you have suffered injury as a result of an accident, then it is important that you:
are fully advised about your legal rights to claim compensation for those injuries;
can find out how to go about making such a claim and what you can claim for; and
can ask a specialist compensation solicitor to assess your case.
To find out what compensation you could receive for your personal injuries please complete our no obligation, FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
HOME ACCIDENTS & INJURIES COMPENSATION
Many injuries and accidents happen at home and if it was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation. The home is where we are supposed to feel the most safe and secure but it can also be a recipe for disaster. There are many different ways people can injury themselves in their home and some of these personal injuries can occur through activities that are necessary for the everyday running of a home. Some accidents happen due to the malfunction of household items, others accidents are more human error. Some of these involve:
Falling down the stairs
Bumping into things
Cutting vegetables
Moving heavy items
Electrical fires
Tripping over items
Cleaning chemicals used incorrectly
Misuse of tools and equipment
Extension cords
Lawn mowers
Problems with building
Using electrical equipment
Using Domestic products and goods
Unsafe windows, doors, walls and floors
Older people are more than likely to fall over at some point in their lives and could cause themselves a very serious injury. Also children are also very prone to accidents in the home.
What should I do? - Complete your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
If you have suffered an injury you could be entitled to a significant compensation payout. By completing your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, you will find out whether you have a claim for personal injury compensation. Our no obligation service is completely FREE of charge. There are time limits for the making of compensation claims. So don't wait till it's too late. Take advantage of our free service and complete your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, now!
REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES COMPENSATION
With the huge rise in the number of computers used by most firms and businesses throughout Australia it was inevitable that the number of RSI (repetitive strain injury) compensation claims would rise with it. The largest contributor to the repetitive strain section of work compensation claims is poor research into counter-measures by employers. As an employee it is your right to work in a safe environment and it is the duty of your employers to provide that safety. If an employer requires you to spend eight hours a day sitting at a desk working on a computer then it is their responsibility to ensure that all possible measures are taken to avoid repetitive strain injuries.
A common example of repetitive strain disorder in relation to computers is that of pain in the wrist due to repeatedly typing on a keyboard or the continued use of a mouse. Some even find that this spreads up to the shoulder and back. This syndrome can be avoided through the use of ergonomic chairs, keyboards, mice and other ergonomic office equipment. It is in an employer's interests to provide stress-saving items to vulnerable staff as the liability for the resulting repetitive stress on the muscles and joints will be on them and their insurance policies. Injuries involving repetition in the workplace often result in the individual being unable to work for some time after the strain and stress first sets in which is where the loss of earnings and future loss of earnings part of the RSI compensation claim has to be taken into consideration.
What should I do? - Complete your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
If you have suffered an injury you could be entitled to a significant compensation payout. By completing your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, you will find out whether you have a claim for personal injury compensation. Our no obligation service is completely FREE of charge. There are time limits for the making of compensation claims. So don't wait till it's too late. Take advantage of our free service and complete your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, now!
CHILD INJURIES COMPENSATION
Children are often involved in accidents. These may be road traffic accidents, accidents in the park, childcare centre, playground or school, just to name just a few. The accidents can result in the child having minor injuries such as a few bumps and scrapes or it can be more serious injuries leading to long term consequences for the child and their family.
The law considers that anyone under the age of 18 is a child. All children must have an adult represent them which is normally the child's parent or guardian.
If your child has been injured then you should consider claiming compensation both for your child and, in certain circumstances, for the effect the accident has had on you and the rest of your family.
What should I do if my child has suffered an injury? - Complete your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form.
If your child has suffered an injury there could be a significant compensation payout. By completing our FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, you will find out whether there is a claim for personal injury compensation. Our no obligation service is completely FREE of charge. There are time limits for the making of compensation claims. So don't wait till it's too late. Take advantage of our free service and complete your FREE online Injuries Compensation Enquiry Form, now!
