Why Seek Legal Advice?
Find out everything you are entitled to claim for
Find out what compensation payout you may receive in your particular State or Territory
Find out how to make a claim for compensation and how the claims process works
Ensure you get the maximum payout possible. If you have an offer from WorkCover we can advise you if the offer is an acceptable amount
Find out if you need legal representation and if you qualify for a 'No win - no fee' arrangement
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Your injury may be minor, moderate or severe
Head injury, or brain injury, back injury, whiplash injury, shoulder injury, broken bones including nose, arm, leg, finger or toe fractures including fractured shoulder, arm, leg or finger, loss of limb I.e the loss of a leg or arm, loss of finger, thumb or toe, wrist injury or hand injury and there are many more...
Tradespersons & Service Providers Compensation Claims
Companies supplying trade or other services owe a 'duty of care' to ensure that their services are provided with reasonable skill and that these are undertaken in a safe working environment. In addition, upon completion of their 'work' they must ensure that the premises are left in a safe condition.
To recover damages, the general principles apply and you must prove:
- The nature of the duty owed.
- Breach of that duty.
- The injury complained of has been caused by that breach.
As example is where a carpenter leaves a nail exposed and a person is injured as a result. The carpentry firm will therefore usually be liable for a compensation claim arising as a result. Such damages could include loss of earnings, medical expenses and lump sum compensation.
To support such a claim is is normally essential that a safety consultant is employed to examine the exact fault which gave rise to the injury. obviously the earlier this can be undertaken the better as it is not unusual for such companies to attempt to immediately repair or 'make good' the issue making it more difficult to prepare a detailed report that may be required as evidence in Court.
The best thing to do is seek free advice by calling the Legal Compensation Helpline on 1300 850 441.
Another area which can be investigated, particularly with some services, e.g. electrical contracting, government agencies, etc. is obtaining documentation in support of the claim under the freedom of information (FOI) laws.
In addition to simple negligence, the company normally owes to consumers implied contractual duties to provide services which are both fit for the purpose for which they have been provided and are supplied will due care, skill and attention.
Call Legal Compensation Helpline on 1300 850 441 for free advice today, as time limits apply. To make an online enquiry - click here 