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What is an accident?
When you have suffered an injury, you may also wonder what is an accident? An accident is; “An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm i.e. a car accident or work accident or an accident may be an unforeseen incident”.
A very important question arises next; what is negligence? Negligence will directly impact your right to claim injury compensation.
If you have suffered an accident on the road, at work or in a public place you may be entitled to injury compensation. Compensation is your legal right under the laws of your State or Territory. To read more on what is compensation CLICK HERE.
Laws pertaining to injury compensation are different across Australia and it is very important to speak with a specialist to determine your entitlements under the applicable law.
To find out what you may claim for your accident call 1800 283 339 before speaking to the insurance company involved. Having an understanding of your rights and what you are entitled to will help you claim compensation you deserve.
Even if the employer or other driver was not to blame, you may still have compensation claim entitlements under the law.
Accidents do happen and may be as a result of negligence. Visit our negligence page to read more about ‘what is negligence’. Determining negligence means establishing fault and who is to blame for the accident.
Establishing negligence is the job of a vehicle injury lawyer or a work compensation lawyer who will assist you with an injury compensation claim.
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What is an accident -motor vehicle accident?
What is an accident – pedestrian accident?
A motor vehicle accident may happen when you are a driver, or you may be involved in a car accident as a passenger. These may include whiplash, broken bones, spine injuries or head injuries.
A pedestrian accident is when a person travelling on foot (a pedestrian) is hit by a car. This type of accident may happen when a person is crossing the road or hit by a car whilst on a pavement. A pedestrian accident.
What is an accident at work?
A work accident can lead to a variety of work injuries. In fact workers compensation can be claimed for injuries that are not as a result of an accident. These sorts of injuries include; RSI (repetitive strain injury) which is caused by overuse of a hand movement such as from using a computer. Other common injuries at work include bulging discs from lifting and slip trip of a fall at work.
The workers compensation insurer pays your compensation claim and NOT your employer.
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