Kalgoorlie Boulder Car Accident Solicitor - WA Injury Claims

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The Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA) is a body established by the Western Australian Government to provide compensation for people who suffer an injury or fatality as a result of a Kalgoorlie Boulder car accident (which includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, trains, trams, buses and in some cases bicycles).

Lawyers

If you should be injured a Kalgoorlie Boulder car accident, our specialist personal injury solicitors can help you gain access to the levels of compensation and benefits that you will need to help in your recovery. Our lawyers deal with the Insurance Commission on a regular basis and have an expert knowledge of the legislation involved. For free advice without any obligation fill in our online contact form or contact our legal team by phone.

Liability

The motor accident compensation scheme in Western Australia which covers Kalgoorlie Boulder car accidents is based on establishing 'fault'. To succeed in a compensation claim, you will need to establish fault on the part of another driver. If you were completely to blame for causing the accident, then you will not be able to obtain compensation. If however you were partly to blame for the accident, then you may still be able to make a claim for compensation, however the Insurance Commission will reduce your benefits and entitlements to reflect your contribution to causing the accident (this is known as ‘contributory negligence’). Some examples of contributory negligence include: driving or riding in a car without wearing a seatbelt; riding a bike or motorcycle without wearing a helmet.

Compensation Benefits

There are various benefits available, the most common of which is medical expenses. The Insurance Commission is able to provide full or part payment for a wide range of medical expenses involved in your treatment.

After an accident many people with injuries require medical treatment, rehabilitation, physiotherapy or other therapeutic services such as osteopathy or psychiatric help, which can be paid for by the Insurance Commission. This is also the case should you require prescribed medications as a result of your accident provided by a pharmacy; as long as they are necessary for your recovery they are paid for by the Insurance Commission.

Help can also be given to cope with dental damage and the restoration of dental work after an accident, as well as the repair or replacement of such artificial aids as glasses and hearing aids.

If you are unable to return to work as a result of your crash related injuries, you are entitled to compensation (at the rate of your normal net income) for the period you were unable to earn that income. It is not compensation for loss of earnings, but compensation for the loss of capacity to earn. If you are unable to work at all as a result of your accident injury, then earning capacity benefits can be paid to compensate for the fact that you are no longer fit or able to work.

The ICWA can also help with travelling costs, particularly in cases where you need to travel to medical appointments as a result of your injuries.

In the case of death, the ICWA may be able to help with funeral costs for burials and cremations, and also with financial support for dependents and access to counselling services. As with many payments, this may depend on the personal circumstances of the family involved.

Time Limits

As with all personal injury claims, there are strict legal time limits for making a claim. You should report your accident to the police as soon as possible. Ensure that you receive medical attention as soon as possible, and contact a lawyer for legal advice. If you fail to lodge a claim within the statutory time limit for car accident compensation, then you may lose your entitlements to compensation.

The law regarding time limits varies and also depends on whether you were an adult or minor at the time of the accident. The best way to protect your entitlements is to get legal advice, and make sure that you ask what the relevant time period is for lodging a claim in your particular situation.

Also, if you have already lodged a claim with the ICWA, and are unhappy with their decision you should seek legal advice as to the possibility of an appeal. Time limits also apply to appealing decisions.

If you would like free advice on how limitation periods work and how to claim for car accident compensation, just contact our legal team via phone or through our online contact form.

No Win No Fee

Our solicitors specialise in personal injury claims involving all road accidents in Western Australia. They have many years’ experience in managing claims involving the Insurance Commission of Western Australia. The majority of car accident claims are handled on a No Win No Fee policy, and if you would like more information on how this policy works, contact our legal team today for an obligation-free discussion.