Personal Injury Lawyers in Victoria

Most personal injury lawyers in Victoria represent clients on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis. That is the exact policy we have at ADM.

Here’s how it works:

• We review your claim for FREE.
• You don’t have to pay any costs upfront.
• If we obtain personal injury compensation for you, you are responsible for:
  • Professional costs, which consist of the fees for our legal services.
  • Disbursements, or the expenses ADM pays in handling your claim. These may include the cost of requesting medical records, medical assessments and Court filings.
• You don’t have to pay professional fees if your claim is unsuccessful.

ADM believes in transparency. We provide you with a clear overview of our No Win, No Fee agreement so you’ll know what to expect in terms of cost. All legal services are performed ethically and in good faith, so you will never be left paying unnecessary fees.

The severity of your injuries can have a major impact on the compensation you are due. Someone who sustains a serious injury (such as paralysis, a traumatic brain injury, loss of a limb, etc.) is likely entitled to a much higher payout than someone with a less severe injury (such as a broken bone or soft tissue damage).

How you were injured also plays a role. Victoria’s compensation schemes for transport accidents and workplace injuries guarantee certain payments. You are not guaranteed a specific amount of compensation, but you are entitled to benefits covering particular expenses.

Injuries that occur outside of these two schemes (Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkCover, respectively) are only compensable if negligence can be proved. Payouts are based on the losses you incur

Personal injury lawyers at ADM can review your claim and identify all options for obtaining fair compensation. We can also provide you with an educated estimate for a potential payout. This may include benefit entitlements under TAC or WorkCover, as well as lump sum compensation.

All personal injury claims require strong, compelling evidence. Injury solicitors at ADM can obtain the following evidence on your behalf:

• Photographs of the scene
• Eyewitness testimony
• Physical evidence
• Incident reports from the police and other investigators
• Medical documentation
• Proof of financial loss (bills, receipts, etc.)
• Expert witness testimony

The evidence you need depends on the circumstances of the accident. Sometimes it is enough to establish that the accident caused your injuries, while in other cases you will need to prove that someone’s negligence was a factor.

Arnold Dallas McPherson Injury Lawyers know what’s at stake after an accident. We have more than 30 years of experience representing clients in a wide range of personal injury claims. Our team investigates immediately so we can secure important evidence and prepare a strong claim on your behalf.

Claims arising from motor vehicle accidents are the most common type of personal injury matter in Victoria. This includes car, truck and motorcycle accidents, as well as injuries sustained by cyclists and pedestrians. People injured by a motor vehicle are entitled to compensation from the TAC.

Workplace accidents are another common cause of personal injury. Expert legal guidance is key for making a WorkCover claim.

Personal injury claims may arise from many other incidents, including medical negligence and dangerous conditions on public property. If you were injured through no fault of your own, you should reach out to ADM straight away so we can help you protect your legal rights.

The limitation period in Victoria for public liability or medical negligence claims brought under common law is 3 years from the date an injury is discovered. If the injury was not discoverable within this time period, the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 allows you to bring a claim within 12 years. This is known as the ‘long-stop’ period.

Different time limits apply under Victoria’s other compensation schemes:

• You have 12 months from the date of a road accident to lodge a claim with the TAC.
  • Claims for common law damages must be brought within 6 years.
• An employer needs to be notified of a work-related injury within 30 days and the claim must be lodged within 6 months.
  • The time limit for claiming common law compensation is 6 years.

You don’t want to wait to make a claim and lose the opportunity to pursue compensation for your injuries. ADM is available 24/7. Contact us today to speak with a specialist personal injury lawyer.