What is a Personal Injuries Claim?

If you're injured , it may affect your life in many ways - your ability to work, play sport, go dancing...You may be in constant pain.

However, that doesn't mean you have a legal claim. To have a claim of the type we deal with (other lawyers may deal with other types of claims), there needs to be someone at fault for your injury, or needs to have happened in the workplace.

Don't assume that you do or don't have a claim - you need to consult a lawyer experienced in Personal Injuries claims. The situation is different in each State and Territory.

If you do have a good claim, you may be compensated for some or all of the following:

• Loss of income - past and future
• Treatment expenses
• A lump sum for the pain you have suffered and your reduced enjoyment of life
• The time friends and family have cared for you while you weren't able to care for yourself
• To pay for any equipment you may need to make life with your injury easier
  

For an obligation-free assessment, please call 6208 2600 or email Blumers

Questions often asked by injured people of their solicitors (and our answers):

Q: What are my chances of success?

A: If we don't think they are good, we won't take your case. After all, if you don't win, we don't get paid.

Q: How long will my case take?

A: On average, personal injury matters are resolved within 1 to 4 years. Some cases take longer, some shorter. At Blumers, because all of our systems are set up for this type of case, we probably finish matters quicker than most other solicitors.

Q: Is my case likely to go to court?

A: No, because about 95% of matters are "settled" (the two sides agree) before the court hearing starts.

Q: How much will it cost?

A: We charge strictly in accordance with a written agreement which you and we sign before we start work on your case. The total amount depends on how much work needs to be done. However, our current agreement guarantees that it will not be more than 35% of the total due to you from the other side.

Q: How much will I get?

A: That depends on how bad your injury is and other circumstances, eg, where the injury occurred - at work, on the road, in the ACT, etc.

As we collect more evidence, we will be in a better position to tell you that.

By the end of your case, we will know exactly what we think your claim is worth and so will you.

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