How Adelaide lawyers help with personal injury claims

If you sustain an injury in a public space or on someone else's property, you could be entitled to compensation.  Whether it’s a slip and fall case or a dog attack, a Scammell & Co. personal injury lawyer can advise you on whether you can make a claim and what is required to prove negligence or another person or company’s breach of statutory duty.

Timelines are important

Public liability and personal injury matters can be complex and proving fault is not always straight-forward. That’s why it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible after an accident because specific time limits apply in relation to bringing an action. Remember:

• notice of the claim needs to be provided within six months of the injury
• you have three years from the date of the incident to lodge a claim with the court otherwise you are likely to lose the right to make a claim.

What to consider when deciding whether to make a claim

To help you decide if you are going to make a claim, you need to consider several factors including the financial impact that your injuries will have on you and your family and the long-term costs resulting from your injuries. You should also ask yourself whether your injuries have prevented you from returning to work and you are able to enjoy the activities you could perform before the injury.

What could compensation look like?

If your claim is successful, you may be compensated for:

• home care costs if you are incapacitated including personal care, domestic cleaning and garden maintenance
• loss of earnings (past and future)
• medical expenses
• physical and psychological suffering.

We offer a ‘no-win, no-fee’ arrangement on compensation claims 

At Scammell & Co. Lawyers you will only pay for our legal services if you are successful in obtaining a compensation payout.

*This information is current at the time of publication. For accurate legal advice, please contact Scammell & Co on 08 8440 270.