How much compensation do people get for personal injuries in QLD?
Personal injury claims can be daunting if you have never claimed before, or if you have heard stories of ‘ambulance chaser’ law firms who are just interested in profits, not their clients. Fortunately, there are many great examples of successful claims made by real people from all walks of life.
Who claims for personal injuries?
Whether you’re a nurse, a tradesperson, a single mum, head of a family run business or just a recently hired worker in a local firm, an injury can have big consequences for your income and your lifestyle, so it’s worth claiming to cover these costs. All of the examples here are real cases we’ve won for our clients, categorised to help you understand the value in bringing a personal injury compensation claim.
Susan’s customer service claim
Susan worked as a Customer Service Officer and was only in her mid 30’s when a Brisbane traffic accident left her with soft tissue injuries to her neck, back, shoulder and chest. She also suffered abdominal bruising and a psychological injury after the passenger door of her vehicle was hit by another vehicle that failed to stop at a red traffic light.
With TPIL working on her behalf, her compensation claim resulted in an award of $376,000.
Jeff’s cleaner claim
Jeff was a cleaner and only 25 years old when he suffered injuries in a Gold Coast traffic accident. Jeff was an innocent passenger in the back seat. The driver lost control of the vehicle and Jeff suffered head, neck, back and psychological injuries, as well as damaging his teeth and pelvis. With TPIL representing him, Jeff’s compensation claim resolved for $440,000.
Sue-Ellen’s self-employed claim
Sue-Ellen was self-employed, sustained an injury to her neck and a psychological injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Although initially able to return to work, Sue-Ellen was later unable to continue working as a result of her injuries. With TPIL representing Sue-Ellen, her claim returned a sum of over $2,000,000.00.
Madeline’s senior educator claim
Madeline worked in a Senior Education position and was in her late 40’s. She was in her motor vehicle when it was rear-ended by a passenger bus. Madeline suffered a lower back injury which required surgery, and also a psychological injury due to the incident. With TPIL fighting for her, Madeline’s compensation claim award was $1,350,000.
What’s the take-out from these claim examples?
Making a claim doesn’t need to be a frightening or draining experience. With top legal representation, you’re able to relax as your experienced lawyer delivers the expertise and reassurance your claim demands. You usually don’t even need to go to court. Most motor vehicle accident claims can be resolved before trial with a personal injury settlement.
Remember, strict time limits apply for making your claim
Different State governments apply different time limits for making personal injury claims. In QLD, the time limit can be as short as 1 month, so if you have been injured – don’t delay! Many people simply want to have a confidential and no obligation chat to find out more. This is totally understandable, and we are happy to chat about your particular circumstances. This service is confidential and free of any costs whatsoever, and best of all, you’ll be talking to a real lawyer who deals with real situations like yours, every day.
