If you suffer a serious injury or catastrophic injury in WA, your life can change in an instant. Our trusted No Win No Fee* catastrophic injury lawyers in Perth and Joondalup can help get the best possible compensation outcome.
If you’ve suffered a serious injury or catastrophic injury because of an accident in Western Australia, you may be eligible to claim personal injuries compensation. At a challenging time, Stephen Browne’s local catastrophic injury lawyers can help you navigate the legal process and help get you the best possible compensation outcome, including if you were injured:
A serious injury or catastrophic injury can be life-changing for you and your loved ones. Strict time limits apply for making a personal injuries compensation claim, following your motor vehicle accident. The compensation you could be eligible to claim depends on the:
Circumstances of your injury
You may be able to claim personal injuries compensation for loss including:
Loss of earnings
Medical costs
The cost of a carer
Pain and suffering
ICWA’s Support Scheme (CISS)
The Catastrophic Injury Support Scheme (CISS) is a no-fault program in WA that provides eligible people with the treatment, care and support they need after a life-changing injury. The injury must be deemed as catastrophic by definition in the regulations. If your injury meets the criteria, you may be entitled to funding for care and treatment through the Insurance Commission’s scheme. You will not be entitled to recover other damages under the common law (such as pain and suffering, loss of earnings, travelling expenses) unless you can show that your injuries were caused by the negligence of another driver.
Common law damages
If you’ve been seriously or catastrophically injured in a motor vehicle accident in Western Australia, you may be eligible for funding for supports through the CISS scheme, but you will also be entitled to additional compensation for damages such as loss of earnings, pain and suffering and other loss. You must, however, be able to prove fault (even in part) by another vehicle. When a person suffers injuries, especially serious or catastrophic injuries, it is important to seek legal advice to properly determine your rights and entitlements. Full eligibility guidelines can be accessed here.
At Stephen Browne, we believe all people should have access to legal services, no matter their financial status. For most personal injuries compensation claims, our catastrophic injury lawyers work on a No Win No Fee* basis.
With years of local experience, our top-rated team are the experienced serious injury lawyers in Perth and WA who can help you get the best possible outcome.
*Conditions do apply
At Stephen Browne, our experienced local catastrophic injury lawyers have been navigating personal injuries compensation claim processes for nearly 40 years. Each client and their serious injury claim are unique, and so the time for each claim can vary. No matter the stage of your claim, we’re here to help, advise and support you. Below are the four key stages of a serious injury claim.
Stephen Browne’s No Win No Fee* catastrophic injury lawyers can review it to determine your potential entitlements.
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Your obligation-free consultation will be with an experienced catastrophic injury lawyer in Perth or Joondalup.
Our trusted serious injury lawyers are here to support you every step of the way. During your consultation, your trusted serious injury lawyer will:
Listen to what happened to you and review your claim
Discuss your legal options and potential compensation
Advise on the legal process and our fees
You are welcome to bring a support person to your appointment. Please also bring along all documents relevant to your claim. This might include:
Photo identification
Medical reports
Copies of any correspondence from the relevant insurer
Photos of the accident
Written witness reports of the car accident
Written records of work absences caused by your serious injury
Don’t worry if you’re not sure what you need, our trusted team is here to support you through the legal process.
A serious injury or catastrophic injury is one that has a significant impact on someone’s life. This can include, for example:
Spinal cord injury
Brain injury
Neck injury
Loss of a limb
Loss of vision
Severe burns
Permanent disfigurement
If you suffer a serious injury in a WA road accident and are not at-fault for the accident (or are only partly at fault), you may be eligible to claim. Our experienced catastrophic injury lawyers can give advice specific to your circumstances
At Stephen Browne, we believe everyone should have access to legal services, no matter their financial situation. For most serious injury claims, our serious injury lawyers in Perth and Joondalup work on a No Win No Fee* basis.
*Conditions apply
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