Our legal services
Injury
Injury can affect our lives in a number of ways which includes loss of income or quality of life. If you have been injured in any of the circumstances mentioned below call us for an obligation and cost free initial consultation now. We can assist you in the following areas.
Workplace Accidents (WorkCover)
No matter how you are employed, any injury sustained or condition made worse as a result of your employment may enable you to receive compensation via WorkCover. In addition, you may be entitled to receive compensation with respect to pain and suffering and loss of earnings.
Contact Waters Lawyers as soon as possible after an injury to assess your entitlements and lodge a WorkCover claim.
Car Accidents
An injury suffered as a result of a car accident may disable you to work or cause permanent damage to your body. Compensation for such accidents is provided by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Laws relating to these matters can be very complex and time consuming when dealing with insurance companies and any other relevant parties. Obtaining legal advice is time effective and a stress free way to simplify the process and make sure you receive all possible entitlements. Compensation can come in the form of covering the costs of medical expenses, weekly payments if you are unable to work as a result of the accident or a lump sum payment for permanent injury.
Medical Negligence (Medical malpractice)
If you believe a health service provider (doctor, dentist, pharmacist etc.) has failed to give you acceptable service and you have an injury or condition as a result, seek Waters Lawyers to determine whether medical negligence has taken place. A Claim can be made if there was negligent medical treatment and you suffered an injury or harm as a direct result of that treatment.
Victims of Crime
If you are a victim of crime the Victim of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) may be able to provide you with compensation in order to assist you in continuing on with your life. Compensation ranges from medical expense coverage, counseling, loss of income, special financial assistance and any other compensation which may become apparent. It is important that you are aware of your entitlements and that the matter is put forth immediate due to time limitations. We understand the trauma which can arise from these situations and will take every measure possible to ensure that you are adequately compensated for.
Public Liability
Negligence caused by another person or an accident which occurred whilst you are in a public place or private premise that results in you sustaining an injury may entitle you to make a public liability claim. Public liability extends to an injury that occurred in the following types of circumstance/place:
- playgrounds
- schoolyards
- animal attacks
- plane accidents
- boat accidents
- injuries as a result of sporting areas being in poor standards
- injuries within retail outlets
Compensation may cover loss of income, medical expenses, emotional damage / loss of enjoyment of life and home help.