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Workers' Compensation

What expenses and losses can I claim for?

You may be entitled to recover lost wages if you have an accepted workers’ compensation claim and you are unfit for work for a period of time. In addition, you will also be entitled to receive payment for your reasonable medical expenses, treatment and rehabilitation expenses, pharmaceutical costs, as well as your reasonable travel expenses. In most cases, if you are entitled to claim for damages in common law for your work-related injury, your damages will be calculated such that they cover the following:

Loss of enjoyment of life, suffering, and pain
The loss of past and future earnings and the associated benefits
Costs associated with past and future hospitalisations, rehabilitation and medical treatments (including surgical services);
Expenses that are not covered by insurance for items such as pharmaceuticals and travel
Care and assistance that is paid, such as yard work and nursing; and
Modifications to your home and vehicle.

What kind of injuries make me eligible for a compensation claim?

Public Liability

Why should I choose Kartelo Law?

If you seek legal advice from our Brisbane public liability lawyers, you will be represented by a team who has extensive experience in handling compensation claims of all kinds.

Since we operate on a no-win no-fee structure, you can be sure that we will seek compensation on your behalf to the best of our abilities.

Will my case go to court?

How much compensation can I receive?

Your well-being, the well-being of your family, and your ability to earn an income can be greatly impacted by an unexpected injury.

Our Brisbane public liability lawyers will calculate your entitlements based on your medical reports and circumstances after your injuries have stabilized. Compensation may be available for the following depending on your situation:

Pharmaceuticals, rehabilitation, and medical treatment costs from the past and the future.
Income and superannuation losses from the past and future.
Costs associated with help you had to pay for due to your injuries, such as lawn mowing, cleaning, and household maintenance.
Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment.

If you would like to discuss your public liability claim with one of our lawyers in a free, confidential conversation, please contact us.

Am I eligible for public liability compensation?

A public liability claim may be available to you if you have been injured in a public accident or due to someone else’s actions.

Several different types of accidents can be covered by public liability claims, such as accidents on private premises and accidents in public areas.

Injured people are often unaware that they are entitled to compensation for their losses and injuries through a public liability claim.

Personal Injury

How long does it take to receive personal injury compensation?

While strict time limits apply to filing a compensation claim, the same is not true for the whole process. It is common for cases to take anywhere between 6 months to 3 years to resolve, depending on the number of medical assessments needed and the negotiation process between the parties.

What is PIPA?

How do I find the best personal injury lawyer?

Do I need the help of any legal services in order to file my compensation claim?

Vehicle Accident

If I have private health insurance, am I covered after car accidents?

Yes, but they may require reimbursement after you receive car accident compensation from a CTP insurance company. these benefits will be added to (include in) the claim and will therefore of no impact on your in-hand settlement amount or award of damages

What does CTP insurance stand for?

Do I need a solicitor after a car accident?

No, if you are confident in filling out all the paperwork for your car accident claims, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (link) will provide you with a claim form.

However, legal representation by experienced lawyers often results in a higher willingness for negotiation from the legal team on the insurer. They know that an expert law firm can take them to court if they refuse to settle your compensation claim. This can speed up the legal process too.

How long does it take to receive compensation after personal injury claims?

What can I claim compensation for after a motor vehicle accident?

This is governed by personal injury law, and the aim is for you to receive compensation for any expense or loss that is the direct result of the accident. Our specialist motor vehicle accident lawyers will guide you through the claims process and ensure that you seek compensation for every damage you suffered.

The most common categories of payouts include:

How much money will I receive after filing a car accident claim?

Motor accident claims in Queensland do not award the same lump sum payments for every injured person. The amount you receive will be based on your personal circumstances.

Due to the highly individual assessment process, we can not give an exact amount you can expect to receive when filing your insurance claim. Even experienced personal injury lawyers can only give rough estimates.

However, we have some payout averages published by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission. According to this data (link), the average payouts range from $62,800 for minor injuries all the way to $2,378,100 for critical injuries.

Medical Negligence

How much can I expect to receive in medical negligence compensation?

The sum you might receive is determined by a lot of factors, such as the type and extent of harm suffered, the cost of ongoing and immediate medical treatment and the loss of earnings that resulted from the malpractice.

Who is considered a medical practitioner?

Do I have a valid claim for medical negligence compensation?

Institutional Abuse

How can you assess my case, and what are the main cases your law firm deals with?

We can assess your case today with a free assessment / obligation free consultation. Please get in touch with us today! At Kartelo Law, our cases typically range from Workers’ Compensation, Public Liability, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Car accidents, to various Abuses (Sexual/Institutional).

Do I need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?

Can casual employees claim Workers’ Compensation?

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The Kartelo team was absolutely amazing from the start

Took the stress out of a stressful situation and made the whole process much easier to deal with. Very professional and punctual with all the communications. Big thanks to Vince and the team!

Would like to give Vince Kartelo a Big Thank You.

Vince, you have looked after myself twice now ( unfortunately ). But I would not have had anyone else look after my case. You show compassion, Respect and Support, that I feel I wouldn't have gotten elsewhere. Honestly I appreciate what you have done and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND you to anyone. Thank you so much again for everything you did.

Vince and his team of very professional staff were the most caring and compassionate people you could get.

Vince especially was very compassionate and caring with our Daughters sensitive claim. Nothing was too much of an effort and every request was met with no hesitation. Will always recommend Vince for anyone who needs this type of Lawyer and service.

The Kartelo team of lawyers is characterized by professionalism, empathy, and punctuality.

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Could not fault Kartelo Law!

For someone who has never been confronted with this kind of situation before, I was completely out of my depth. Vince Kartelo and Terree made me feel right at ease from the get-go, and gave me full confidence in their approach to ensuring me a resolution. Truly grateful for their professionalism, compassion and expertise in their field. I will be recommending them to any friends or family who need assistance!

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The team work together well and provide professional legal service. I feel like they look deep and at every angle to fight for the outcome you deserve and they do it respectfully.

I recently settled my case through Kartelo Law firm for a car accident I had.

This firm and its people are amazing in every possible aspect. At no stage did I feel uncomfortable or uneasy about anything to do with the case. Vince was unbelievable and so professional. He guided me through the process flawlessly and had my interests as a priority. I highly recommend anyone that is looking for trustworthiness, honesty, integrity in practice to give your case to Kartelo Law. You will not regret it.

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