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Sydney
Level 6, 1 Castlereagh St, Sydney
1800 25 1800

Parramatta
Ground Floor, 30 Cowper St, Parramatta
1800 25 1800

Liverpool
Suite 9, Level 2,
215-219 George St, Liverpool
1800 25 1800

Newcastle
83 King Street, Newcastle
1800 13 1800

Canberra
43-49 Geils Crt, Deakin
1800 23 1800

Wollongong
Level 1, 1 Burrelli Street, Wollongong
1800 25 1800

YOUR RIGHTS FOR COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Personal injury compensation laws vary from state to state. In most states, personal injury victims who are able to prove that their injuries were caused by the negligence of another will be entitled to compensation for the following:

• Pain and suffering (i.e. general damages or non-economic loss)
• Medical expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Loss of income, past and future
• Value of care provided to you on a voluntary basis by family or friends
• The cost of commercial care
• Special aids and equipment
• Loss of superannuation benefits
• Home modifications and transport modifications in major claims

Compensation is generally paid as a single payment, although in many cases there is provision for insurers to make regular payments to pay for medical expenses.

For motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries, the insurer may be compelled to pay medical expenses and loss of earnings as they are incurred, rather than at the end of a case.

DEATH CLAIMS

Compensation is also available for the family members of someone who has been killed as a result of another person’s negligence. Compensation may be available for family members financially dependent on the person killed, including compensation to cover that loss of dependency pursuant to Compensation to Relatives legislation.

If you have any questions regarding your rights or legal position, don’t hesitate to contact Stacks/Goudkamp today.

Stacks/Goudkamp are a law firm specialising in compensation law. With offices in the Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Liverpool, Newcastle and Wollongong, there's bound to be a Stacks/Goudkamp office near you. Need legal advice on your compensation claim? Call today on 1800 25 1800.

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