Smiths Lawyers acts for people who are injured in work, motor vehicle and other types of accidents where there is a claim for compensation.
Some people do not realise that if they have been injured in an accident they may be entitled to claim compensation for their injuries from the person who is at fault in the accident. Of course, in the vast majority of cases, the person at fault does not personally pay the compensation themselves, their insurance company will look after it.
So if you have been hurt in an accident which you consider was not your fault, you should ask us about your right to compensation.
Don't delay! If you have been injured in an accident you may be entitled to compensation, but there are strict time limits. Contact us now to find out about your rights. Our personal injury clients receive their first consultation obligation free.
There are very strict time limits for making a claim so you should see a solicitor straight away to avoid missing out on your right to claim compensation. Smiths Lawyers will be happy to make an appointment to see you at your convenience, obligation free, to discuss what has happened to you. We will come and visit you in your home if you wish. We will investigate your claim and let you know whether your claim is worthwhile.
Some people are afraid of claiming compensation because they don't want to go to Court. The system functions such that most cases today settle without having to even start a court case, through negotiations with the Insurance Company.
Some people think that their injuries are not serious enough to bother. Injuries can be tricky. Even a simple whiplash can cause you problems with your ability to earn income down the track. You only get one chance to protect your future.
If a person is the driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland which has resulted in either:
the Traffic Act in Queensland requires them to give details of the accident to police, if the police have come to the scene of the accident. If the police did not attend the accident scene the driver must as soon as possible report in person full particulars of the incident at the police station that is nearest the scene of the incident.
Any employee injured whilst in the course of their employment, performing usual duties, including accidents which occur off the premises or during the course of a journey to and from work, may be entitled to make a claim. This includes employees who are employed on a permanent or casual basis.
A. There are a number of things you can make a claim for but the main claims are for medical expenses for treatment, wages and lump sum compensation for your injury.
A. If you are injured you should notify your employer of the accident and ask that the accident be recorded in the employer's register of injuries. A medical certificate in the appropriate form should then be obtained from your treating doctor. Your employer should then provide you with a Workers Compensation Claim Form to be completed in part by you and the employer. The employer should then forward the claim form to the Workers Compensation Insurer. A claim number should in due course be provided to you. Medical expenses and wages may be paid to you.
If you have been injured at work you have probably already received Workers Compensation or WorkCover benefits, but many people don't know that they may also be entitled to claim for damages if the injury resulted from their employer's negligence.
You may have the right to claim compensation in addition to the benefits you received from Workers Compensation or WorkCover, but you can lose this right by signing documents to accept lump sum payments. Never sign any documents without first seeing your solicitor. For a free consultation to find out about your rights, contact us now for an appointment. You may be accepting much less than you are entitled to.
Some people are afraid to sue their employer, but the employer does not pay out the claim, their insurance company does. It is illegal for your employer to treat you any differently if you bring a claim. It is your right as a citizen.
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