Personal Injury Lawyers Melbourne

Workers’ compensation is an insurance scheme that provides support for workers with a work-related injury or illness. It also covers people injured at work, even if your employer doesn’t have insurance. Our Melbourne Injury Lawyers can assist you with the claim process, negotiate on your behalf and will ensure your matter is presented in the clearest manner during assessment stages.

If you have suffered a physical or mental injury at work, you are entitled to claim WorkCover, regardless of whether you are a casual, full-time, or part-time employee. You can make the claim without legal assistance, but by working with a personal injury law firm, you’ll have the advice and support required to maximise your claim. The legal system is complex and nuanced, and it can be hard to understand and navigate without an experienced lawyer on your side.

In Victoria, you should report your work injury within 30 days and lodge a WorkCover claim within 12 months of the incident or diagnosis. Extensions may apply in limited circumstances.

If you are making a compensation claim through WorkCover, your injury or illness must be work-related. There are many types of illnesses and injuries that can be covered. Injuries typically covered include:

• Accidents that occur at work.
• Distinct injuries suffered at work or injuries that may have occurred over time.
• An aggravation, deterioration, acceleration and exacerbation of a pre-existing injury or disease
• Psychological and mental health injuries
• Hearing loss

Start your free online claim check to find out whether you have a work injury claim or book an appointment to speak to our lawyers directly by clicking ‘Book Now’ below.

If you have been injured as a result of a road accident, as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian – whether on a bus, bike, or train – you may be entitled to claim compensation through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) in Victoria. If your TAC claim is accepted, you may receive payment for medical expenses, time off work and compensation.

In Victoria, you should lodge a TAC claim within 12 months of the accident or when the injury first appears. Claims made within 3 years may be accepted if there’s a valid reason for the delay.

All physical and mental injuries are covered by the TAC, which can include pre-existing injuries or injuries that occurred if you witnessed an accident or lost a loved one in an accident.

If you are injured in a car accident or motorcycle accident, it is essential that you gather as much information as possible, including:

• Accident location
• Circumstances of the accident
• Injuries sustained
• Witnesses
• Registration and details of the drivers involved

If your injury occurred on public transport, be sure to get the details of the operator and driver.

You should:

• Immediately report the incident and injuries to the owners of the business, venue or council
• Report the incident and injuries in writing and retain a copy of the written report
• Take photos of where the accident occurred
• Record the time and date of the incident
• Retain a copy of all receipts for any medical and related expenses incurred

You may be able to access a type of personal injury compensation if the accident or injury was due to someone else’s fault or negligence, through their public liability insurance.

There are many types of examples of public liability claims. These include:

• Dog or animal bites
• Aviation incidents
• Injuries on rental properties
• Physical and sexual assaults
• Defective products
• Schoolyard accidents
• Injuries sustained in day care facilities
• Sporting accidents
• Accidents in gyms and health facilities
• Boat and water sports accidents
• Playground accidents

To find out whether you may be able to make a claim, you can start your free online check or contact our Public Liability Injury Claim Lawyers for some free legal advice.

Every case is different, and what you are entitled to will depend on the circumstances of the incident and the nature and extent of your injuries. In general, you may be entitled to claim for:

• Medical and related expenses
• Compensation for pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Compensation for loss of wages now and into the future.
• Compensation for the care and help you need.
• Superannuation

Public liability claims can be complex, and we invite you to contact our dedicated team of compensation lawyers to find out more about how we can assist you through the whole process of making a claim. It’s free to chat with us, and we can give you a better understanding of where you stand legally and whether your claim is likely to have a successful outcome.

If you want to make a TPD claim or access income protection through your superannuation or another insurance company with which you hold a policy, the cover you have will depend on your superannuation policy or policies. Typically, the following cover may be included:

• Total and Permanent Disability
• Income protection
• Death & terminal illness

Our Melbourne TPD Lawyers can help you understand whether you have a valid claim and assist you with accessing support to help you through a challenging time if you are eligible. Our team of experts can review your policy and assist you in accessing the benefits you deserve.

For total and permanent disability (TPD) claims, the injury or illness does not need to be related to your work or a car accident. The process is different from that of a personal injury claim, because it’s made against an existing policy that you hold. There are many non-work-related injuries or illnesses that you can claim for a total and permanent disability claim:

• Strokes
• Heart attacks
• Mental health injuries or illnesses
• Cancer
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinsons Disease
• MND
• Sporting injuries
• Transport accident injuries

Contact us for free legal advice to understand your position and maximise your potential benefits. We can arrange a phone chat, or you can visit us at our South East Melbourne office, located in Narre Warren.

Generally, you can make a total and permanent disability claim if you have suffered an injury or illness that permanently prevents you from being able to work in your normal job or any other job for which you are suited. You do not have to demonstrate that you cannot work. If you need further advice on how to make a claim or if you are eligible to make one, get in touch with our Melbourne Personal Injury Lawyers today for a free claim check. We act on a No Win, No Fee basis, so you won’t pay legal fees unless your claim is successful.