Compensation claims are stressful. Whether it is a work-related injury, a motor vehicle accident or another incident type, significant injuries can turn anybody’s life upside down in an instant. The RMB Compensation Division explains when you should seek help from a lawyer.
From a relatively stable life, people who are injured in work-related or motor vehicle accidents often find themselves quickly in a maelstrom of uncertainty and the foreign world of an insurance claim.
When John Gray wrote that ‘Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus’ he was likely not thinking about compensation claims. However, this is apt when describing life before and after an injury, very quickly you feel like you are on a different planet, with an injury and health problems to boot.
Often, seeing a lawyer is not the first thing that comes to mind. Life turns into a different kind of business than usual - completing claim forms, seeing doctors, psychologists and independent medical examiners, learning about certificates of capacity and all the rules and regulations that accompany making a claim for workers compensation or motor vehicle accident benefits.
Quickly you end up in contact with an insurance company claims manager and sometimes a rehabilitation consultant saying that they are here to support and assist you. There can be information overload.
Often seeing a lawyer never comes up, or only comes to mind when something goes wrong, or the insurer disputes the claim. However, it is important to consider seeing a lawyer as soon as possible after a significant workplace injury or motor vehicle accident.
There are several good reasons for this:
- You will be informed by a professional about the workers compensation or motor vehicle accident claim process and receive clear advice about your rights.
- Obtaining advice early can prevent stress in dealings with the insurer and rehabilitation consultants and help protect your rights. We are in your corner to ensure your rights are maximised.
- Advice is given on a no-win, no-fee basis or grant-funded basis (workers compensation), so there is no up-front cost for seeking legal advice and support.
RMB Lawyers has an experienced compensation law team that includes up and coming younger practitioners and lawyers with decades of experience and Law Society of NSW accredited specialisation in personal injury law.
Don’t delay, see a lawyer for advice about your compensation claim today by contacting our office by phone on Freecall 1800 681 211 for a consultation, or use our 'Ask a Question' tool on our website.