A personal injury lawyer obtains financial compensation and support for individuals who have been injured.

In Victoria, lawyers can undergo additional training to become accredited specialists in personal injury law, as recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria.

Maxiom Injury Lawyers is proud to be led by accredited specialist Sach Fernando. Sach is a leading practitioner in his chosen area of specialisation and is named amongst the best personal injury lawyers Melbourne has to offer.

Do I need a personal injury lawyer?

To receive the maximum benefits you need to help you recover, you will need a personal injury lawyer who is specialised in navigating the compensation claims process, understands insurance company tactics, and can advise how much compensation you are actually entitled to.

An injury compensation claim for Workcover or TAC can be made without the guidance and assistance of a lawyer. However, it is not recommended.

If you sustain an injury at the workplace or are injured in a road accident it is recommended that you contact a No Win No Fee lawyer as soon as possible to help you gather all the documentation and materials required to ensure that you receive the full benefits that you are rightfully entitled to.

If it is found that your injury occurred through negligence, your lawyer will be best placed to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you need to help you recover.

What are the different types of personal injury claims?

Personal injury lawyers provide support and assistance to people who have been injured through:

How does the personal injury process work?

The personal injury claims process typically works as follows:

Seek medical attention

It is important to begin to document the circumstances of your injury, and the impacts it is having on your life, as soon as possible.  This medical history is critical evidence which supports your claim.

Make a compensation claim of ‘statutory benefits’ for Work Injury or Road Accident Claims

For claims following a work injury, you will make a WorkCover Claim.  If you have been injured on the road, you will make a TAC Claim.  The purpose of statutory benefits is to support your recovery by covering the costs of the lost wages and medical and like expenses you incur as a result of your injury.  These claims can be made directly or with the support of a personal injury lawyer.
Where you have been injured as a result of medical negligence or have been injured in a public place, it is best to speak with a lawyer.

Speak with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Although you can lodge your claim with WorkCover and TAC directly, by speaking with a personal injury lawyer you can guarantee that you will receive your full entitlements.
In addition, your personal injury law will advise of your eligibility for further Lump Sum Compensation.

The role of a personal injury lawyer

The role of a personal injury lawyer is to provide expert guidance and support in pursuing a compensation claim for injuries.  Common injuries which a personal injury lawyer can assist you with include: work injuries (Workcover), road injuries (TAC), public place injuries and medical negligence (malpractice) injuries. Your personal injury lawyer can also assist you to access your superannuation under your insurance policy.
They use their experience and knowledge to navigate the claims process, understand the counter tactics used by insurance companies, and ensure you receive your rightful entitlements. Your lawyer’s experience is invaluable in assessing the value of your claim and will work alongside you through the process with empathy, trust, and respect.

Why is it important to have a personal injury lawyer?

There are two reasons why an injured person chooses to hire a personal injury lawyer:

  1. A physical and/ or psychological injury takes a significant toll on your life; and
  2. The insurance claims compensation process is extremely challenging to navigate alone.

A personal injury lawyer can help you understand your basic legal rights and entitlements and whether you can sue for further compensation for injuries suffered at a workplace, on the roads or through the negligence of another.

Personal injury lawyers are experts at dealing with insurance companies and the courts; and are dedicated to helping injured clients access insurance benefits and/ or sue for further compensation as soon as possible so that they can start the process of recovery.

At Maxiom Injury Lawyers, our expert team are highly rated workers compensation lawyers Melbourne, car accident lawyers Melbourne and medical negligence lawyers Melbourne.

When should you hire a personal injury lawyer?

If you have been injured at a workplace, on the road, in a public place or through medical negligence it is important that you contact a personal injury claims lawyer as soon as possible.

You can hire a personal injury lawyer at any time during the compensation claims process.
Although you can make your claim of compensation by yourself, personal injury lawyers have vast experience of the issues that might arise during the claims process and can mitigate those on your behalf.
It is also recommended to speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your injury to ensure that you are collecting the evidence that you need to substantiate your claim.

They will provide you with information about the next steps you need to take to ensure that your claim is successful.

How to select a personal injury lawyer?

Injury compensation claims can take a significant toll on the injured person and their family, so it is important to choose a personal injury lawyer who is going to provide you with the support you need to recover.

Word of mouth is a very powerful tool to help you find the best personal injury lawyer for you and your circumstances.

At Maxiom Injury Lawyers we proudly have many clients willing to share their stories of working with us for the benefit of other individuals who require a Melbourne personal injury lawyer. We currently have more than 200 Google reviews for all types of clients and all types of injuries. All reviews of Maxiom Injury Lawyers are 5 stars.

What percentage do most personal injury lawyers take?

Personal injury lawyers charge legal fees where claims for injury compensation are successful. They do not charge legal fees where a compensation claim is unsuccessful.

This is called a “No Win, No Fee” arrangement – a concept brought about to provide access to justice for injured persons who are entitled to financial support to recover from their injuries.

Not all personal injury firms approach the No Win No Fee model the same. If you have been injured and are seeking the guidance of No Win No Fee lawyers, we recommend that you ask about the law firm’s fee structure to understand what proportion of the awarded compensation you will receive.

6 questions you must ask when hiring any compensation lawyer

  1. What area of injury law do you specialise in?
  2. Are you accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a specialist in personal injury law?
  3. Will you be handling my injury compensation claim?
  4. What is your experience with legal cases like mine, and what is your success rate?
  5. What chance do I have that my legal case will successfully settle?
  6. What costs am I liable for under a No Win No Fee cost agreement?

If you would like to speak with a personal injury claims lawyer, contact us on 1800 85 30 85.