What is Compensation Law?
Compensation law encompasses various legal practices designed to help individuals receive fair treatment, rehabilitation and compensation for injuries or losses due to the unlawful actions or negligence of another. Unfortunately, while it is an option to do so, it seems clear that self-represented claimants end up substantially worse off and undercompensated where they deal directly with the relevant CTP, workers’ compensation or public liability insurer rather than with representation by a specialist compensation lawyer. We offer compensation law services, led by an accredited Queensland Law Society specialist in personal injuries, to help our clients achieve the best possible outcomes from circumstances of unfortunate adversity. If you are pursuing a claim for a workplace accident, a road traffic incident, or an injury sustained in a public place, our legal team are available and ready to guide you through every technical step. Please contact one of our team members to arrange a complimentary and obligation free consultation to see how we might be able to assist you.
Our Compensation Law Services
Assisting Our Clients with Their Compensation Law Matters
Our team provides services in compensation law with a commitment to attentive and efficient representation. We are dedicated to understanding each client’s unique circumstances and work to support individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Our team is prepared to assist you if you face challenges due to workplace injuries, road accidents, slip and fall incidents, or public liability claims.
Related FAQs
How long do I have to file a compensation claim?
The timeframe for filing a compensation claim can vary depending on the claim type and the specifics of the incident. Generally, it is three years from the date of the incident which caused the injury HOWEVER there are some important qualifications to this “limitation period”. Firstly, some injuries can be accrued over a period of time – so while the day the symptoms first appeared is important, it may be that the limitation period started earlier when the circumstances causing the symptoms first commenced. Secondly, Queensland has a variety of legislation which imposes different pre-litigation processes, depending on whether you are claiming for a work accident, car accident or public liability accident. As a result, it is advisable to begin the legal process as soon as possible to ensure all relevant evidence is preserved and that your claim can be protected before the limitation period expires. We recommend contacting Rin Kim Law immediately after an incident to receive support and guidance based on the specific details of your case.
What should I do if I’m injured in a workplace accident?
If you are injured in a workplace accident, you must immediately report the incident to your employer and seek review by a medical practitioner to confirm what injuries you have sustained. Employers (and their workers’ compensation insurer) often contest compensation claims where there is delay in reporting injury, delay in diagnosis and treatment or both. Documenting the circumstances in which you were injured and your injuries is essential in establishing your claim. Contact Rin Kim Law as soon as possible to arrange your complimentary and obligation- free consultation to discuss your situation.
Can Rin Kim Law help if I’m unsure who is at fault?
Our team at Rin Kim Law can assist you in determining who is at fault in relation to your injury. Where necessary, we can conduct thorough investigations and review processes to determine who is likely at fault. Our goal is to ensure you receive compensation when another is at fault, regardless of the complexity of the liability issues.
