Usually, there are lots of reasons in which you may find making a compensation claim yourself. Compensation claims are generally made when a person incurs injuries or suffers from harm caused by another person’s wrongful actions or negligence.
If in case you suffer from consequences brought upon by others’ poor decisions and choices, reach out to a compensation claims solicitor right away. Your solicitor can help in making the process less daunting by giving you full information of what and what not to expect, as well as for deciding the best approach to your case.
Your solicitor should be able to give you a walkthrough of:
- the types of compensation claims available; and
- which type of claim suits you and your situation the most.
Personal injury claims
Personal injury claims, ranging from motor vehicle injuries to public liability incidents, are the most common types of compensation claims that are being dealt with usually. They compensate those who have suffered from serious injuries or harm which involves wide ranges of situations and incidents.
Motor vehicle claims
Given the yearly average number of accidents involved in road accidents, motor vehicle accident claims are pretty common. Motor vehicles include cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, or any other type of vehicle on the road.
Reaching out to your solicitor after your involvement in a motor vehicle accident is important sd there are a number of specific steps that must be taken accordingly. Your solicitor should be able to guide you based on your particular situation because not every vehicle accident and process of claiming compensation is the same—especially if you are the person at fault.
Workers’ compensation claims
The workers’ compensation scheme is for an employee to receive compensation from his/her employer in case of incurring injuries or is harmed while completing work-related duties.
All employees have a right to a safe working environment—and it is an employer’s job to make sure of that. If in case an employee resulted in injury and harm related to work, his/her employer should be able to support and assist in the recovery.
A solicitor will most definitely help you in:
- determining what you can claim under the workers’ compensation scheme; and
- making sure you are treated fairly by your employer.
There are a number of circumstances eligible for workers’ compensation, including but not limited to:
- injuries sustained at work as a result of work activities;
- diseases caused by work;
- illnesses or pre-existing conditions that are worsened by work activities;
- injuries incurred when travelling due to work; and
- injuries incurred when received medical treatment for a different work injury.
Medical negligence claims
As medical practitioners are expected to adhere to a professional standard set by the medical community, medical negligence is treated seriously in accordance with the law. It generally applies to a number of situations in which a medical practitioner has failed to act reasonably, and resulted in negligent care.
You must consult with a solicitor if you feel you are are a victim of medical negligence. This is so appropriate steps can be taken against the person responsible. Examples of medical negligence instances include but are not limited to:
- medical misdiagnosis;
- failing to adequately communicate risks associated with a patient’s procedure;
- administering or prescribing the incorrect dosage of medicine; and
- incorrectly interpreting medical results.
Public liability claims
A claim can be made if you suffer serious physical or psychological injuries caused by another person’s negligence. Public liability claims usually involve “slip and fall” incidents in public places and settings such as shopping centres, offices, retail outlets, and sporting venues.
It is everyone’s right to feel safe in a public environment. The owner of the space must be held responsible if he/she has not taken the right amount of care to ensure the safety of the public.
If in case you are involved in a public liability incident, collect evidence right away. Witness details, photographs, and video surveillance will be of assistance in making your claim.