What Is The Advantage Of Bringing A Motor Accident Claim?

Damages for non-economic loss are awarded if your whole person impairment is greater than 10%. If you bring a work injury damages claim, the threshold is much higher, that is, greater than 15% whole person impairment. The difference could be worth thousands of dollars to you. If we decide that your work injury arises out…

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What If A Family Member was at Fault?

You can claim compensation. At Taylor & Scott, We Care For You.

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What if I was not wearing a seatbelt?

You can still claim, although you will have your compensation reduced for contributory negligence i.e. the courts have held that not wearing a seat belt probably causes more serious injury.

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Psychological Injury

This can occur where a close family member is killed. Even if you weren’t involved in the accident, if you suffer a psychological injury following such a tragic event, you may have a “Nervous Shock Claim”. At Taylor & Scott, We Care For You.

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What Happens If I Want To Claim After 6 Months?

Talk to Taylor & Scott – if we can explain the delay you may be allowed to proceed even if out of time. At Taylor & Scott, We Care For You.

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What Is Contributory Negligence And What Effect Will It Have On The Damages I Am Entitled To In My Motor Accident Claim?

Put simply, a finding of contributory negligence against an injured person means that you share responsibility for your accident i.e. that you and your actions contributed to your accident. Some Examples You were a passenger in a motor vehicle and did not wear your seat belt. In the accident you were ejected from the vehicle….

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If Contributory Negligence Is Found, What Effect Will It Have On The Damages That I Am Entitled To?

Generally, the court will assess contributory negligence as a percentage. If say 10% contributory negligence is found, then your award of damages (i.e. monetary compensation that you receive) will be reduced by that 10%. So in a circumstance where there was found 100% contributory negligence, you would not be awarded any compensation and you would…

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If I Am Injured In A Motor Vehicle Accident What Can I Claim?

Under the current Law in NSW, depending on the injuries you have suffered you may be able to claim compensation under the following categories: Non-Economic Loss – this is awarded to an injured person whose permanent impairment is greater than 10%. Our Lawyers will advise you if the injuries you have suffered will reach this…

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Can I Receive Compensation?

To receive monetary compensation, you must establish that another party (other than you) was at fault. At Taylor & Scott, We Care For You.

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Unidentified Driver At Fault?

If the driver/vehicle cannot be identified, it is still possible to claim. Contact Taylor & Scott immediately so that “due search and enquiry” can be commenced. At Taylor & Scott, We Care For You.

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