The loss of your ability to earn an income to support your family is a stressful and frightening time. You need to secure your family’s financial security in case you can’t return to work or to work that can earn you enough money to support your family. You have only one chance to secure your […]
Depending on your injuries and the nature of your case, it will not always be necessary to consult a doctor. The expert may write their report on the papers, this means that the medico-legal expert will prepare your report using your existing reports, statements, scans, and any other relevant medical investigations. If you have a […]
The value of your claim will determine whether your claim is filed in the District Court of NSW or the Supreme Court of NSW. District Court claims must be worth $750,000 or less Supreme Court claims must be worth more than $750,000 Particulars The defendant will request particulars o your claim. “Particulars” are simply questions […]
Disclaimer This article is not legal advice and is for general information only. Limitation periods are complex and the law to subject to frequent changes which may not be updated on this page. You should always contact a lawyer for specific relating to your situation and any potential limitation periods. What do you mean by […]
Who can make a claim? To make a claim for compensation: You must have sustained an injury in a motor vehicle accident You need to be able to demonstrate that the driver or owner of a vehicle, other than you, was partially or completely responsible for the accident. Any kind of road user can make […]
When are legal costs payable? Legal costs are payable by you when a claim is successful. Legal costs will be payable from the compensation you receive. The compensation you receive will include payment of a large proportion of your legal fees from the defendant (usually an insurance company). The amount that you pay from your […]