Mandurah Car Accident Solicitor - WA Compensation Claims

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Should you be involved in a Mandurah car accident, whether as a driver, passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian, the aftermath can be very distressing. At such a time, engaging the services of an expert motor vehicle accident solicitor can help you to traverse the potentially complicated minefield of legislation with regards to the various forms of compensation that may be available to you.

At Mandurah Car Accident Solicitors we deal directly with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia every day on behalf of accident victims, helping them to maximise their benefits and compensation and taking the worry out of the process of claiming. For free advice without any obligation fill in our online contact form or contact our legal team by phone.

Compensation Claims

In Western Australia, you can make a claim for motor accident compensation as long as you were not wholly responsible for the accident and can prove that someone else was at least partly to blame. So you should lodge a claim even if you had partly caused the accident.

There are a variety of different compensation benefits and services that are available as a result of a Mandurah car accident depending on your own situation. These are referred to as special damages and general damages.

Special Damages
These are losses and expenses which you have sustained as a result of your injuries. Medical and treatment expenses that are covered include ambulance services (whether from the scene of the accident to the hospital or between hospitals), treatment at hospitals, nursing services necessitated by home visits after a discharge from hospital, medications prescribed by a doctor that are necessary for your recovery, visits to a doctor or specialist, and therapeutic services such as visits to physiotherapists, chiropractors and psychologists. If your teeth are damaged in an accident then dental services may be able to pay for restoration of those teeth, or if your glasses or hearing aid are damaged in the accident then the Insurance Commission may be able to pay for either repair or replacement of those devices where possible.

Travelling expenses can be a particular cost for those who have been injured in an accident and perhaps unable to drive, and the Insurance Commission can reimburse reasonable costs incurred for travelling to and from accident-related treatment.

Sometimes as a result of a road accident injury you may find that household tasks become difficult or impossible. If this is the case then the Insurance Commission is able to pay for household assistance which would cover the cost of paying someone to perform your household tasks such as mopping, cleaning, gardening and vacuuming.

Income can be a problem for many people as a result of an accident injury. Many people are unable to work in the short-term as a result of the accident, and in more severe cases, severe and permanent injuries can render a person completely unable to earn a living. Compensation is available for loss of capacity to earn a living, and the amount awarded depends on the extent of your injuries and disabilities and their effect on your ability to work.
General Damages
General Damages are the amount of money to which you are entitled, to compensate you for such things as loss of life expectancy, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life. General damages are assessed on an individual basis and are awarded depending on the severity of your injuries and disabilities. These damages are capped by legislation.

Fatal Accidents

In the unfortunate case of an accident where someone has died, the Insurance Commission will pay compensation for this scenario. Compensation is available to cover the cost of a funeral, whether a burial or a cremation, counselling services and financial support for dependents where necessary.

Personal Injury Lawyers

In many ways, dealing with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia is like dealing with an insurance company. The problem with this is that they may not always have your best interests at heart, and although they may not be trying to actively get out of the obligations set down in legislation, the fact is that the legislation regarding motor accident claims can be very complicated. In these cases, the help of a lawyer who specialises in representing the rights of injured people can be vital.

A personal injury lawyer will have the advantage of having a specialist knowledge of the legislation governing motor accident compensation and the regulations regarding the Insurance Commission, as well as how that applies to your particular case. They can ensure that your best interests are put at the centre of the application as well as making sure that you are aware of all of your legal rights with regard to compensation.

An expert in personal injury law can also be particularly valuable if the Insurance Commission rejects your claim, whether in full or in part. If this is the case then the lawyer will have expert knowledge as to why your claim was turned down and whether the Commission’s decision can be appealed.

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