Written by Antonin Sebesta
There are many reasons why you may find yourself making a compensation claim at some point in your life. Usually, compensation claims are made when a person suffers injury or harm due to another person’s negligence or wrongful actions. If you are in a situation that you believe deserves to be pursued as a compensation claim, you should contact a compensation lawyer. Compensation lawyers can run you through the types of compensation claims available and determine which area your claim falls under.
Read to learn more about the most common types of compensation claims.
Personal injury
Personal injury claims are the most common types of compensation claims that are dealt with. Personal injury claims cover a wide range of areas from motor vehicle injuries to public liability incidents. Essentially, they compensate individuals who have suffered serious injury or harm from another person’s wrongful actions, which means they can cover a wide range of situations and incidents.
If you have suffered serious consequences from another person’s poor decisions, you should consider speaking with a compensation lawyer. Sometimes, the insurance company evaluates the seriousness of your injuries, medical expenses, recovery time and calculate the potential compensation. If this amount has crossed the policy’s limits then they would only pay you a fraction of the compensation that you deserve.
At Schreuders, our experienced personal injury lawyers can help make the process feel less daunting by giving you an overview of what to expect and finding the best approach for your case if you have suffered an injury that might require long term care or has caused some form of permanent disability. Our lawyers can help you figure out the impact on your earning capacity due to your injuries and calculate the compensation based on it.
For more information, here are some resources around personal injury claims:
Motor vehicle
Motor vehicle accident claims are common given the average number of road accidents which occur each year. They can involve cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles or any other motor vehicle on the road. Speaking with a compensation lawyer after a motor vehicle accident is essential because there are a number of steps you must take immediately after the accident has occurred.
Our Compensation lawyers can guide you through the process and help you make many types of compensation claims. They will give you information tailored to your particular situation which is important because not every motor vehicle accident claim is the same. For example, if you have been involved in a hit and run incident, the process of claiming compensation will involve different steps than if you were aware of the person at fault.
With our unique technique called “disbursement funding”, we can progress faster than other law firms. Which is why we take only 3 to 6 months to turn around a compensation claim as compared to the industry average of 24 months. Our car accident lawyers will help you get justice by filing a lawsuit and fighting for you to help you get the maximum compensation that you deserve.
Here are some car accident claims related resources to help you:
- 5 Mistakes You Can Make After a Motor Vehicle Accident
- Step by Step Guide to a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim
- When Is A Rear End Collision Not Your Fault?
Workers’ compensation claim
The workers’ compensation scheme allows employees to receive compensation from their employer if they are injured or harmed while they are completing their duties at work. Every employee has a right to a safe work environment and it is an employer’s responsibility to support and assist in their recovery if they suffer a work-related injury.
A workers compensation lawyer can help you determine what you can claim under the workers’ compensation scheme and make sure you are treated fairly by your employer. There are a number of circumstances eligible for workers’ compensation, such as:
- 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 sustained when travelling due to work; and
- Injuries sustained when received medical treatment for a different work injury.
We have compiled some resources around workers compensation that might help you.
Medical negligence
Medical negligence applies to a number of situations in which a medical practitioner has failed to act reasonably when others would have, resulting in negligent care. Medical negligence is treated very seriously under the law as medical practitioners are expected to adhere to a professional standard set by the medical community.
If you believe you have been the victim of medical negligence you must consult with a compensation lawyer immediately so the appropriate steps can be taken against the person responsible. Examples of medical negligence include:
- Medical misdiagnosis
- Failing to adequately communicate risks associated with the patient’s procedure
- Administering or prescribing the incorrect dosage of medicine
- Incorrectly interpreting medical results
A medical negligence claim can get complex and it can get very stressful. While many medical negligence lawyers only look at the fee as their goal. Our medical negligence lawyers at Schreuders have only one goal and it is to get you justice.
For more information around medical negligence claims, here are some resources for you:
- 5 common examples of medical negligence cases
- What medical negligence compensation can I claim?
- Do I have a medical negligence case?
Public liability
Common public liability claims involve slip and fall incidents in public settings such as shopping centres, offices, retail outlets and sporting venues. A compensation claim can be made if you suffer serious physical or psychological injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Everyone has the right to feel safe in a public environment and if the owner of the space has not taken the right amount of care to ensure the safety of their patrons, they must be held responsible.
If you are involved in a public liability incident, it is important to collect evidence for your case immediately. Witness details if possible and photographs and video surveillance footage if it is available would be of assistance. Contact a compensation lawyer so they can walk you through how to make a compensation claim.
If you find yourself in a situation in which you believe you deserve compensation, contact Schreuders. You will receive a free consultation from an experienced public liability compensation lawyer on how you can make sure your case is successful.
For more information, here are some resources around personal injury claims: