Claiming Compensation After Suffering a No-Fault Accident In VIC. We have dedicated, local lawyers that can help you make a successful case for your no-fault accident.
Making a claim in Werribee
Generally, cases must be made in within 36 months from the date your accident occurred.
This timeframe isn’t set in stone as there are some exceptions. The best way to be sure whether or not you are entitled to reimbursement is to speak with one of our specialists.
To make a successful claim your lawyer will need to prove that the other party is the one at fault for your injuries.
How long does a claim take?
Cases usually take more than 12 months to finalise. Minor vehicle mishaps and whiplash claims can sometimes be finalised in 12 months. As a general rule, the more serious your wound is, the longer the case will take. For some serious injury cases, it’s not unusual that they take three years plus to settle.
How much can I get?
There is no one size fits all solution we can use when it comes to calculating your entitlement.
The amount owed to plaintiffs depends on the severity of their injuries and the State in which they suffered them.
Some of the main things a solicitor will consider when negotiating your payout will include.
- Any time off work and lost earnings
- Any future lost earnings
- Any changes in your ability to work
- Care or support, even if given to you for free by family or friends
- Any adaptations you might need to your home or vehicle
- Travel and accommodation expenses
At this stage it is impossible to give you an accurate estimation of what you could receive however, you can make your own assessment online, without having to call us by using our online estimator.
How to find the best lawyer to act for you
Lawyers must be fully qualified to practice; however, the level of skill and experience varies drastically. Lawyers specialise in many different areas of law. For example, some specialise in criminal law, while others may specialise in family law. To ensure you get maximum entitlement, it is best to choose someone who specialises in your type of injury. We work with some of the most experienced lawyers Werribee has to offer and specialise in all areas of accident compensation. To find out whether or not you’re eligible to claim with us call our Werribee lawyers on 1800 106 107. All calls are free, and you won’t be under any obligation to start your claim with us.
Do Werribee claimants have to use a local law firm?
With many injury lawyers now operating nationwide, it is no longer necessary go with a local law firm. However, if you do choose to proceed with a national firm, it’s important to find out if they are partnered with local medical centres. This is because you will need to attend a medical were your injuries will be assessed. Millner and Knight are a national claims management company with lawyers and medical centres in Werribee.
What type of claims do we handle?
We have invested heavily in our nationwide operations and can handle any types of accident entitlement claims in Werribee with ease. No matter what type of case you need help with, our specialists will ensure you get every penny you deserve.
Our legal team in Werribee can help you recover monetary damages for a range of things.
- MVA’s in VIC
- Cases of medical Negligence
- Workplace deafness
- Back injuries
- Serious injury and TPD
- Bad dental work
- Workers compensation
- Asbestosis claims
- Public liability
- Whiplash
- And many more
Common injuries that occur as a result of slips trips and falls include broken wrists and fractured knees. If you’ve suffered an injury after a fall on Market Road, our lawyers can help.
Claiming with no up-front fees in Werribee
When you make a case with us, if for some reason your case is not successful you will not be required to pay any legal costs. If your case is successful, the legal fees that you will have already agreed upon with your lawyer will be deducted from your final payout. It’s worth noting that the losing side will generally pay a large portion of your legal expenses.
If you need to make a no win no worries claim, we can help you make a successful one.
What to do next
You can use our website to find out more information specific to your situation.
There are two ways in which you can get the ball rolling with your cases either call our Werribee branch on 1800 106 107 or start your claim today.
Remember all calls are confidential and we will never pressure you into starting a claim with us.
Contact
Call 1800 106 107
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Closed Public Holidays
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