COMPENSATION LAW

 If you have been injured in any way in a motor vehicle accident whether it be a car, motorbike, truck, boat or any other form of transportation, you may be entitled to compensation.

Accident claims under the Compulsory Third Party Scheme may include:

Drivers and passengers involved in an accident where they were not at fault this includes motorcyclists or cyclists who are not at fault.

Passengers involved in an accident even if the driver of their car was at fault.

If you are hit by a car while it is driving while you are out walking (pedestrians) or out cycling.

Other transport related accidents (such as bus, train, airplane).

If you are the witness to a death at the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

Compensation may include:

Loss of Income

Future loss of earnings

Loss of superannuation benefits

Pain and suffering

Medical Expenses

Your claim for compensation will be made against the compulsory third party insurer of the vehicle or the nominal Defendant if that vehicle is unregistered or unidentified (“hit and run”).

For more information you can visit the Motor Accident Insurance Commission website at www.maic.qld.gov.au/overview-queensland-ctp-claims-process/.

You need to know that strict time limits apply for all motor vehicle claims and that you should not sign anything without first consulting your solicitor.

Contact us to ensure you do not miss out on any legal entitlement available to you.

If you have suffered a workplace injury that was not your fault, or believe your work may have contributed to an injury or illness, then you may be able to claim worker’s compensation.

For example your injury or illness maybe a result of unsafe work practices, unsafe equipment, unsafe working area or a combination of these.

Compensation may include:

• Loss of Income
• Future loss of earnings
• Loss of superannuation benefits Pain and suffering
• Medical Expenses

For more information you can visit the Workers’ Compensation Regulator (WorkCover Queensland) site at www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/workers­-compensation-laws.

It is important that you seek legal advice as soon as possible and before signing anything to ensure that you do not miss out on your legal entitlement.

Public liability claims cover a wide range of situations in which people suffer personal injury or death included but not limited to:

• Falls on public or private property
• Injuries at rental premises
• Injuries at schools
• Sporting injuries
• Boating accidents
• Dog attacks

Compensation may include:

• Loss of Income
• Future loss of earnings
• Loss of superannuation benefits
• Pain and suffering
• Medical Expenses

If you have suffered an injury, strict time limits apply. You should not sign anything without seeking legal advice as soon as possible. We are here to help you secure your legal entitlement and ease the pain.

Health professionals are under a common law duty to take reasonable care for the safety and wellbeing of all patients. If you have been injured as a result of the negligence of a health service provider, breaches of duty may give rise to a claim for damages.

Negligence can include:

• Failures to diagnoses, treat or provide the proper care.
• Failure to provide referral to expert care
• Failure to provide you with the risks or options available.
• Failure to monitor and assess your condition.
• Incorrect medications and doses provided.
• Not carrying out or reporting on necessary tests.

Heath service providers include:

• Surgeons
• Hospitals
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Massage Therapists
• Physiotherapists

Compensation may include:

• Loss of Income
• Future loss of earnings
• Loss of superannuation benefits
• Pain and suffering
• Medical Expenses

Do not miss out on your legal entitlement seek our assistance today.