Your Rights

Personal incident compensation laws vary from state to state.

In most states, a victim of personal incident who can prove their injuries were caused by the negligence of another will be entitled to compensation for the following:

• Pain and suffering (i.e. general damages or non-economic loss)
• Medical expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Loss of income, past and future
• Value of care provided to you on a voluntary basis by family or friends
• The cost of commercial care
• Special aids and equipment
• Loss of superannuation benefits
• Home modifications and transport modifications in major claims

Compensation is generally paid in a lump sum (a once-off payment), although in many cases, there is provision for insurers to make periodic payments, pay for medical expenses and even the cost of commercial care.

For personal incident caused in Motor Vehicle Incidents and Workplace Incidents, the insurer may be compelled to pay medical expenses and loss of earnings, as incurred, rather than at the end of a case.

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Compensation is also available for the family members of someone who has been killed as a result of another person’s negligence.

For example, if a family member suffers a psychiatric illness (i.e. nervous shock) as a result of the incident or tradgedy.

Compensation may also be available for family members financially dependent on the person killed, including compensation to cover that loss of dependency pursuant to Compensation to Relatives legislation.

Stacks/Goudkamp can advise you on your situation and help you gain a better understanding of your legal position. Call us today on 1800 25 1800.

If you are in need of legal advice, contact Stacks/Goudkamp today. Stacks/Goudkamp is a Sydney based law firm with Accredited Specialists in Compensation Law and Compensation matters. We are situated in the heart of the Sydney CBD and also have offices in Parramatta, Liverpool, Newcastle and Wollongong. Call us today on 1800 25 1800 or alternatively, fill out the form on the right.