Are you entitled to compensation?
Whether you’ve been injured in a public or privately owned space or in a motor vehicle accident, then we will advise you on your rights to seek compensation.
In South Australia, the laws relating to personal injury are governed by previously decided cases and the Civil Liability Act 1936 SA.
Please contact us for a no obligation chat to discuss your compensation claim with you.
Or fill in the Injury Claims Estimator
No win No Fee?
If we assess that you have a good chance of receiving compensation from an insurer, we’ll back you with a no win, no fee agreement.
This means we don’t get paid until you do.
If you claim is successful then our fees will be deducted from your settlement.
What will Pace Adelaide Legal do to confirm if I have a compensation claim?
We will do some initial investigations to find out who to claim against and your chances of success.
What is the process and what can I claim for?
Firstly we will send the owner, occupier and or insurer an ‘Early Notice of Personal Injury,’ as required under the Uniform Civil Rules 2020 SA.
Medical Assessment
Once your injury or injuries are considered stable then you will be assessed by a relevant medical professional, for example your GP and possibly an appropriate specialist of some kind, who will provide us with a report.
Rating Your Claim
Using this report we will assign a point score to your claim on a scale of 1 to 60, except for a motor vehicle accident which will be assigned a number in line with the relevant ISV scale.
Presenting Your Claim
We will then compile and present a claim on your behalf, including economic loss, pain and suffering, plus medical expenses and any other matters that fall within a compensation claim.
How Your Claim Is Assessed
Your entitlement to compensation for non-economic losses commonly referred to as pain and suffering, is dependent on the points score agreed between the parties, amongst more.
What Else Can You Claim For?
There are other heads of losses you can also claim including past and future economic loss, past and future paid or voluntary care, past and future medical expenses.
We can assist you on what heads of loss you’re eligible to claim.
How much will the claim process cost me?
Please contact us for a no obligation chat to discuss your personal injury claim with you in more detail.
If we assess that you have a good chance of receiving compensation, we’ll back you with a no win – no fee agreement.
This means we don’t get paid until you do.
You may need to pay for out of pocket expenses such as fees for medical reports.
If your claim is successful then our fees will be deducted from your settlement. We’ll give you an estimate of our fees at the start of your matter to give you an idea of the fees that will be deducted.
If your claim doesn’t fall under our no win – no fee agreement then we will provide you with an estimate of our fees to action the matter for you, plus the funds required to commence the matter.
How long will it take for me to receive my compensation?
It is usually best to wait until a medical professional is of the opinion that your injuries have stabilised. This is because until then, we can’t be sure of the full extent of your injuries and therefore what you are entitled to claim.
A typical claim may take between 12 to 18 months to resolve, however, a more difficult matter could take longer.
We will keep you informed every step of the way regarding time lines on the information we have at the time.
Please note that there are strict time limits that apply to this type of claim. Make sure you realise your rights to a personal injury claim and contact the team at Pace Adelaide Legal.
Please contact us for a no obligation chat to discuss your injury matter with you in more detail.
FAQs
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, a public place, a privately owned space or another situation where someone owed you a duty of care and breached that duty. A compensation lawyer can assess the circumstances of your accident, the extent of your injuries and advise whether a claim is likely to succeed.
A compensation lawyer explains your rights, gathers medical and other evidence, rates the strength of your claim, prepares and lodges claim forms and court documents if needed, negotiates with insurers and pursues compensation for economic loss, pain and suffering, medical expenses and other losses you are entitled to recover.
Your claim is rated by looking at the type of accident, how clearly negligence can be proved, the seriousness of your injuries, the impact on your work and daily life and the likely value of your pain and suffering and financial loss. Motor vehicle accident claims are often assessed against a legislated injury scale, while other claims may be assessed on a points style or category basis.
Typical items in a compensation claim include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, past and future loss of income, lost superannuation, medical, hospital and rehabilitation expenses, travel costs to treatment and in some cases the value of paid or unpaid care provided by family or support workers.
For many compensation matters, if the firm assesses that you have been wronged and have a right to compensation from an insurer, it can offer a no win no fee agreement. This usually means you do not pay legal fees unless and until your claim is successfully settled or a judgment is obtained, although conditions and exclusions apply which your lawyer will explain.
The time frame depends on the type of claim, how serious your injuries are and how quickly they stabilise. Some straightforward claims settle within 12 to 18 months, while more complex matters can take longer. Your lawyer will keep you updated on expected time frames as more information becomes available.
Seek medical treatment, report the incident to the relevant authority or property owner, keep any evidence such as photos and receipts and then contact a compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Early advice helps protect your rights, preserves evidence and ensures important time limits for lodging or issuing claims are not missed.
Yes. Strict time limits apply to most compensation claims and can differ between motor vehicle accidents, public liability, medical negligence and other types of personal injury. Some schemes require early notification and most claims must be resolved or court proceedings commenced within a set number of years from the accident. You should obtain legal advice promptly to avoid missing any deadlines.
Serina Pace
Managing Director & Legal Director
Alyssa Pace
Law Clerk
Sofia Butenko
Law Clerk