If you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by another person or business’s negligence, then you may be entitled to compensation under New South Wales personal injury laws. A Sydney personal injury lawyer can review the details of your accident or injury to help determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit against the responsible party.
Types of New South Wales Personal Injury Lawsuits
Personal injury is an area of the law that focuses on injuries to a person’s body or mind where another party — a person, company or government agency — is responsible for the injuries. Negligence, reckless behavior or intentional behavior is typically to blame.
Personal injury lawsuits may involve accidents and injuries arising from:
- Construction accidents or other types of work accidents
- Motor vehicle collisions, such as car crashes, truck accidents or motorcycle crashes
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Slip and falls
- Medical malpractice, including birth injuries
- Defective or dangerous products
Compensation for Sydney Personal Injury Lawsuits
If your Sydney personal injury claim is resolved in your favor, you may be entitled to compensation, known as damages, for your accident-related losses and expenses. Damages may cover:
- The cost of medical expenses to treat your injuries
- Lost wages if you’re unable to work while recuperating
- The cost to repair or replace any personal property (such as an automobile) that was damaged or destroyed in the accident
- The cost of hiring a caregiver if you’re unable to temporarily or permanently care for yourself or perform certain tasks
- The cost of modifying your home or car if modifications are necessary as a result of your injuries
- Compensation for pain and suffering you experienced as a result of your accident or injuries
Paying for a Sydney Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been off work as a result of your accident or struggling to pay your medical expenses, you may be worried about being able to afford to hire a New South Wales personal injury lawyer. Good news! Most Sydney personal injury law firms work on a “no win, no fee” basis, also known as a contingency fee. Under this policy, your lawyer receives a portion of any money you receive as a result of an insurance settlement, out-of-court negotiations or court judgment. If you fail to recover any money in your case, then you owe nothing to your Sydney personal injury lawyer.
No win, no fee representation is only available to a plaintiff, or the injured party, in a personal injury case. The defendant, or party accused of causing the injury, cannot hire a lawyer on a no win, no fee basis.