Legal Services
Type of Compensation Claims
If you have been injured in an accident whether a physical or psychological injury, Tully Law can help.
We offer legal services in the following areas of law:
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
Every day on our Queensland roads, many people, unfortunately, become victims of motor vehicle accidents, causing minor and serious injuries or even death. Motor vehicle accidents can range anywhere from being a pedestrian, cyclist, driver or passenger of a motor vehicle, motorbike, scooter, Taxi, Uber or bus.
Workers’ Compensation Accident Claims
All employees in Queensland that work for a Queensland employer (some employers may not be included depending on the working jurisdiction and arrangements), is legally entitled to apply for workers’ compensation if they are injured at work, usually through WorkCover Queensland or in some other instances, through the employer’s self-insurer. All employers who employ staff in Queensland must have a valid work accident insurance policy.
Public Liability Accident Claims
Public liability claims are when people sustain injury on a third-party premises, property, or site. For example, this might include injuries sustained at a shopping centre, petrol station, theme park, sporting events, resort, hotel, private property, rental properties, public parks, or halls, at events such as concerts, pubs or even as a contractor working on a job site for a property developer.
Medical Negligence Claims
Medical negligence is when people are injured, or death is caused due to the negligent act of a medical practitioner or even an oversight or failure caused by other medical staff. Medical negligence can occur during a medical consultation, minor procedure, or major surgery, by a failure to properly diagnose, warn of medical complications or provide a standard of reasonable care. Medical negligence can occur in various settings, such as in a private practice or a public or private hospital.
Superannuation Claims – Total and Permanent Disability Claims
Total and permanent disability lump sum claims are made through your superannuation. These claims are only suitable for people who have suffered injury that will result in a person not being able to return to work in the same capacity.
Institutional Abuse
Institutional abuse is where a child (under the age of 18), has been subject to sexual, physical or mental abuse while in the care of an institution.
Time Limitations
In Queensland, there are different types of legislation that cover all accident types causing personal injury and strict time limits apply concerning being eligible to make a claim for compensation. While Queensland has a three-year (3) statutory limitation period for personal injury, there are still strict time limits for lodging injury claims, depending on what legislation applies.
Obtaining Legal Advice from Tully Law
If you have been injured, it is essential to seek legal advice from Tully Law about your rights immediately to avoid any restrictions concerning being eligible to make a compensation claim. If you leave it too late before seeking legal advice, you might run the risk of being outside the limitation date and find yourself not eligible to make a claim for compensation.
