Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law

Whenever you suffer an injury – on the road, at work, or in a public place – one of your first actions should be to contact a team of accredited specialists in personal injury law in Australia. 

These are lawyers who have specialised experience in personal injury cases and legislation. They are your best chance of successfully filing a claim against greedy insurance companies who want to withhold the compensation you deserve.

In this article, we’ll explain more about accredited specialists in personal injury law and cover the following important points.

• Definition of personal injury law
• Importance of having an accredited specialist in personal injury law
• Benefits of working with accredited specialists
• Legal process of filing a personal injury claim with an accredited specialist assisting you

What Is Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury law is an area of Australian law that everyone in the country, workers and non-workers, have to contend with on a daily basis. It provides legal standards for how individuals should be compensated for any physical or psychological injuries they suffer because of someone else’s negligence. 

In most cases, personal injury compensation is paid out by the insurer of the person or organisation who, either directly or indirectly, caused the injury in the first place.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

These are common types of personal injury cases that Australians are familiar with. 

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: These are accidents in which one or more motor vehicles are involved. They can affect drivers, passengers, bicycle riders, and pedestrians.
• Workers Compensation: Workers compensation is due to any worker who is injured at their job.
• Medical Negligence: This type of claim compensates patients who suffered harm due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or another type of health professional.
• Public Liability Claims: These claims apply to people who are injured on public or private property, such as a shopping mall or a park. The key is that they must have been injured due to the property owner or governing authority’s negligence.

Importance of Accreditation

As you can see, personal injury law covers a number of diverse claims. Furthermore, each claim comes with its own requirements for how and when the claimant should file, how much compensation they can claim, what types of damages can be covered, and more. 

This is precisely where hiring a lawyer with accreditation can be the most helpful.

What Does Accreditation Mean?

Accreditation is a status given to lawyers who have demonstrated a special skill and competency in a specific area of the law. 

To qualify for accreditation, lawyers must have at least five years of experience practising law, as well as three years of experience in their chosen speciality. Next, they must take an examination to test their knowledge – not just in one specific area of the law, but also in communication, problem solving, and client relations. 

Once they pass the exam, they will receive a Specialist Accreditation from the Law Society in their state.

Benefits of Choosing an Accredited Specialist

Hiring an accredited specialist in personal injury law over an unaccredited lawyer comes with important benefits that will factor into the success of your claim. Those benefits include:

• Expertise and specialised knowledge. Though any lawyer can have personal injury law knowledge, they aren’t all well versed in the various types of personal injury claims. Thankfully, where there’s a claim or a case, there’s an accredited specialist who is well versed in it. Their expertise will help you achieve the best outcome and the highest amount of compensation possible in your case.
• Proven track record of success. Accredited specialists aren’t fresh out of law school. They have at least five years of practising law under their belts, which is enough time for them to build a proven track record of success. Their experience will help them achieve positive results for your case.
• Higher level of professional standards and ethics. To be considered experts, accredited specialists must adhere to a higher level of professional standards and ethics. This means you can feel confident utilising their services, knowing they’ll advise and advocate for you at every step of the claims process.

Services Offered By Accredited Personal Injury Specialists

When you hire an accredited personal injury specialist, these are the services you can expect to receive from them during your professional relationship.

• Case Evaluation – During your first meeting, called the initial consultation, the specialist will perform a case evaluation to determine your claim’s degree of success. If they believe it’s worth pursuing, they’ll ask you to sign a client agreement. After you both sign it, they’ll become the official legal representative for your case.

• Legal Representation – As your legal representative, the accredited specialist will perform the unpleasant task of negotiating with the insurance companies whom you’re filing against. They’ll also represent you in court if the case goes that far without a settlement.

• Support and Guidance – The accredited specialist will act as your guide and your moral support through all claims steps, legal jargon, and other parts of filing a personal injury claim. They’ll make sure you don’t feel like you’re tackling the insurance companies on your own.

Why Choose Our Accredited Specialists?

Choosing LHD Lawyers means choosing a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who specialise in personal injury law. Here’s why you should choose us:

• Proven Expertise: Our accredited specialists have undergone rigorous training and have passed extensive examinations to earn their status. This ensures they possess a deep understanding of personal injury law, giving you the best chance of a successful claim.
• Personalised Service: At LHD Lawyers, we understand that every case is unique. Our specialists take the time to understand the specifics of your situation, providing tailored advice and strategies to achieve the best possible results for you.
• No Win, No Fee: We offer a No Win, No Fee policy, ensuring you have access to justice without the financial burden. If we don’t win your case, you don’t pay any legal fees.

Contact LHD Lawyers today and let our accredited specialists help you secure the compensation you deserve. With our expertise and commitment to excellence, you can rest assured that your case is in capable hands.

The Legal Process

What follows is the legal process that most claimants will experience when they engage an accredited specialist in personal injury law.

1. Initial Consultation

• In the initial consultation, you can expect the specialist to ask you a lot of questions regarding the details of your case. This means you should come prepared with as much information as you can. Afterwards, they’ll discuss potential ways to move forward with your claim (or let you know if there aren’t any).

2. Investigation and Evidence Gathering

• Once the specialist decides that your case is worth pursuing and you officially engage them, you’ll begin an investigation and evidence gathering process to build your case.
• Throughout this step, provide your lawyer with as much physical evidence as you can, including copies of medical documents, police reports, photos, and videos. You may also provide witness testimonials you collected, if you have any.

3. Negotiation and Settlement

• Finally, your specialist lawyer will go back and forth with the insurance company you’re filing a claim against and, using the evidence you gathered, make the case that they should pay you a certain amount of compensation. Eventually, they and you will agree on a settlement, and the case will be closed.

4. Court Process (If Necessary)

• In some cases, you and the insurer may not be able to come to an agreement. In that case, your lawyer can escalate the claim to the level of a lawsuit. A court date will be scheduled, at which time you’ll appear in court with your legal representation to plead your case before a judge. Ultimately, the judge will decide whether or not you should receive compensation, and if so, how much.