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While looking for the best Personal Injury Lawyer Perth you need to first determine what style of claim/ compensation you are looking for ranging from medical negligence, workers compensation, insurance contract disputes, car vehicle accident, workcover, public liability claims and product liability claims.
These listed are jaw a few of the more common claims that go through the West Australian legal system each year and is not restricted to these, nearly all instances of injury have the ability to be claimed, its up to you to decide if you want to.
It's also a well known fact that hiring a lawyer for any assistance can be timely and very costly, this is why here at the Perth Lawyer we offer a 'No Win, No Fee' agreement with all our personal injury customer matters.
This means if you are looking at claiming from a range of compensation benefits such as medical care, rehabilitation or disability compensation there will be no cost to you if we don't win your case!
Claims throughout all of Australia during 2015-2016 for workers compensation were just over 100,000 while the amount of money paid out for these claims also increased 30%.
Our people know victims who have been injured at no fault of their own should have easy access to the best legal advice along with lawyers that will fight their case and demand the pay out you deserve. Need a Personal Injury Lawyer Perth, contact us today!
Are you looking at making a personal injury compensation claim in Western Australia? Let us do all the work for you and find the perfect match for your specific needs whether that be for a motor vehicle, workers compensation, criminal injury, total & permanently disabled or public liability claims!
Within personal injury law there are many different types of cases that a Personal Injury Lawyer Perth might have to deal with. Some of the more common ones being animal bites, boating accidents, construction/workplace accidents, medical negligence, nursing home abuse and motorcycle accidents. Those who specialise in this area will handle a case from its inception right through to settlement and payout of a client.
For those who have suffered injury, stress or anxiety as the victim of any personal injury, its important to act within a reasonable time limit as restrictions may apply for when a claim can be made. It is because of this that we make it a priority to ensure the best outcome for each and every one of our clients. From our experience the average claim can take between 1-2 years to resolve from start to finish while more complex matters can take a considerable amount of more time. This is why its important to retain as much information as possible and start the process sooner rather than later.
While its entirely possible to make a claim without going to court (out of court settlement) which is usually a preferred method as it reduces the time and cost required. You are capable on taking an insurer or company to court and with proof and demand compensation. This compensation can be due to medical/ professional expenses, damage/loss of property, financial or earning loss,and physical/ psychological pain.
One of the most common types of injury in Western Australia is fatigue and strain while one of most common personal injury that is claimed for compensation is those caused by a motor vehicle. These injuries are sustained during work therefore they can still provide compensation even when you are slightly at fault. The legal reasons behind this become complicated when determining how much a person is at fault but the fact still remains. Contact the Personal Injury Lawyer Perth today!
Not only is our advice free and confidential but with a bit of information either over the phone or through email we can determine if your claim can be 100% risk free! We understand that for may people in need of a personal injury lawyer you can be in a compromising time of your life and may have limited access to mobility which is why we provide easy to access lawyers within the Perth region that can even come to you!
How are we No Win, No Fee? Sometimes the insurance company's are required to pay a portion of your legal fees just for fighting a case. This only requires you to pay the remaining costs only from any money gained as a pay out to a personal injury claim! Our costs are always up front and we always are transparent with our clients about the matter we are working on together. We believe with confidentially in mind this is the best way to work along side you and your case.
Many of our clients require a range of compensation from injury which includes public liability insurance claims, road accidents, medical negligence and workers compensation. It is because of this that we let you come to us to prove our worth to you as we understand personal injury industry has earned itself a bad reputation over the past few years.
In Western Australia (In 2017) the total number of paid claims were just over 3,300. We believe that if you go through us we can add you to this figure and will do our best to get you the best compensation possible. Did you know, our lawyers help you from start to finish and help claim for all levels of compensation applicable! Get in touch with the Personal Injury Lawyer Perth today!
Not looking for compensation from an accident at work? Here are some other legal areas our lawyers work with:
73% of all personal injury claims are either work or motor vehicle related injuries and the majority of these are due to physical ill health. As such, approximately 1.3 million Australians over the age of 15 years experience some type of personal injury problem each and every year. It is because of these staggering numbers that it's important that the Perth Lawyer covers every and all aspect related to the process of understanding and filing a claim.
Believe it or not, many people don't realise that after an incident has occurred they have been involved in a personal injury related claim. Usually that being due to the non life threatening nature of the injury. For example back, neck and knee pains due to a repetitive or demanding jobs can have long lasting effects on the body's joints. These injury's can begin to happen overtime until one day something pulls, tears or slips and you're off for the day, unknown to you at the time that your body with never fully recover to it's former self. This is where it's important for you to put in the effort and seek professional help, usually from a doctor, to determine if the damage is long lasting or will pass. So be proactive as there i a statutory of limitations in regards to some personal injury compensation claims.
Once you know you want to go down the personal injury claim path then the bests thing you can do is seek legal advice. The great news here is this area of law has a lot of settlements out of court and can be very profitable if you have a solid case to work with . Because of this many firms will offer a "No Win, No Fee", where you only have legal costs if you are paid out. This pay out will usually be between 33-40% which, if your paid out $100,000 can very quickly be profitable for the lawyers involved if it doesn't go to court. The one thing to take into consideration is the political game you will now be playing, where by making a claim, you will be negatively affecting your career options. This usually isn't a problem but if you become known as a whistle blower or burden then it can be hard for you to progress in your field.
There are different ways to go about claiming compensation as the process varies depending on what personal injury you're claiming. So lets break down the list:
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Over 90% of payouts happen outside of court which is why your lawyer also counts as a negotiator that knows exactly what your claim is worth and what it can pay you out. If not, then the case will move onto the next step, proceeding to trial.
This is where all your good document and time management come into play. You will want to provide a judge with as many relevant documents as possible from doctors notes and medical needs to witnesses and evidence. A good lawyer will ensure you have all these documents ready to go before court to ensure the best possible chance of the outcome you're looking for.
This is where, depending on your situation that is specific to you and your age and other factors will directly effect how much you will be paid out. Here is the list as of December 2019 of generic payout:
|
What Is Covered? |
How Much? |
|---|---|
|
Ambulance |
Covered |
|
Hospital Emergency Treatment |
Covered |
|
Nursing Services |
Covered |
|
Medical Services |
Covered |
|
X-Rays |
Covered |
|
Medication |
Covered |
|
Equipment |
Covered |
|
Dental Services |
Covered |
|
Medical Aids |
Covered |
|
Rehabilitation Services |
Covered |
|
Therapy Services |
Covered |
|
Household Support Services |
Covered |
|
Travel |
Covered |
|
Inability To Work Compensation |
Covered (YOUR weekly wages, up too 3x the WA average) |
|
Pain And Suffering |
If injuries exceed a certain assessed level then maximum claim is $425,000 |
|
Dependency |
Funeral & Headstone expense (Upwards of $10,000) + Loss of financial benefit + Loss of services by the deceased. |
|
Catastrophic Injury Support |
Lifetime Support |
WorkCover WA Website
Are you looking for the Work Cover WA Workers' Compensation Claim Form? Here is the fillable link!
|
What Is Covered? |
How Much? |
|---|---|
|
Loss Of Wages (Compensation) |
Specific To Each Person ("The maximum weekly amount is set at twice the ‘average weekly earnings’ as calculated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and this amount is reviewed each year") |
|
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (Prerequisites) |
10% Hearing Loss = $5,000 - $15,000 20% Hearing Loss = $15,000 - $30,000 |
|
Industrial Diseases (Related Diseases) |
"Given the complex nature of asbestos related workers’ compensation claims it is recommended workers obtain legal representation." |
|
Permanent Impairment |
$228,307 |
|
Workplace Fatality Entitlements: Lump Sum Payable To Dependents Child's Allowance (Per Week)1 Funeral Expenses |
$570,768 Lump Sum $135 Per Week $9,903 Funeral Expenses |
We do our best to keep these numbers updated and correct but we might miss an update, please check out the WA Work Cover website for the most recent updates and news.
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