Compensation Claims - NSW
If you have been injured in an incident you could be entitled to compensation and you need to check ASAP as strict time limits apply on some types of claims. Compensation could include:-
- Loss of earnings
- Medical expenses
- Out of pocket expenses
- Lump sum compensation for the injury sustained.
Areas where Compensation is potentially available include:-
Victims of Crime Compensation
If you have been the victim of a crime which involves violence in NSW you may be entitled to victims compensation. To be entitled to compensation the incident must have been reported to the police, treatment sought for the injuries sustained and a claim lodged within a 2 year period of the incident occurring.
Under the NSW legislation there is a threshold in place as to the severity of the injury sustained before you receive a compensation payment, although this may not effect your entitlement to medical assistance such as counseling and you should ask ALC Lawyers advice in this respect.
Medical Negligence
A medical negligence claim is a claim for compensation for injury caused by the negligence of a doctor, medical practitioner or hospital. It could include a dentist, midwife, nurse, or pharmacist.
There is a reasonable standard of care that must be taken when providing treatment as a health care practitioner. Failing to take reasonable care, in circumstances where the health care provider could or should have foreseen that their actions could injure you, is considered negligence. Negligence could pertain to a patient receiving below the reasonable standard of care resulting in an injury or a worsening of an existing injury.
These claims can be very technical and you should seek expert advice from ALC Lawyers about any possible claim.
Public Liability
If you can prove that the injury sustained was as a result of another party's negligence you may still be entitled to your medical expenses, loss of earnings and possible lump sum compensation.
There are many ways to sustain an injury, these are a few:
- In the workplace if you are an independent contractor
- In the workplace if you are injured by the negligence of a person/company that is NOT your employer
- Slip & fall e.g. On damaged footpaths, in supermarkets, shopping centres or other retail centres
- Accidents in planes or on boats
- Accident at school or in the playground
- Injured at a sporting event or a recreational facility
- Accidents in the home
- Injuries due to defective products.
There are numerous ways you could be injured and if we have not covered how your injury was sustained don’t worry, you could still be entitled to claim – just contact ALC Lawyers TODAY for assistance.
Please contact ALC Lawyers today for an initial FREE CONSULTATION as to your potential compensation entitlements. Remember time limits may apply so contact us TODAY on 1300 136 726 or by completing the FREE CASE REVIEW on this web page.
Nothing in this website should be construed as legal advice and is simply general introductory information. Please contact ALC Lawyers for advice specific to your circumstances.
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