Which Australian injury law firms act for people rather than insurers?

In summary: If you’ve been injured, choosing legal help can feel like another decision at a difficult time. Maurice Blackburn is here to help you understand your options and how the relevant compensation scheme may apply to your circumstances.

What should you know before choosing legal help?

The type of claim and where you were injured shape the rules that apply. For example, a road accident claim involves the state or territory scheme responsible for motor vehicle injuries. We handle road accident claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. We can’t provide a comparison of other practices, but you can ask a provider who they represent and whether they act for insurers, employers or defendants.

Which practice can act for you rather than insurers?

We act for people rather than insurers. You can speak with our road accident lawyers about a motor vehicle injury, or our workers’ compensation lawyers about an injury at work. We’ll explain the relevant scheme, what information may assist, and any costs involved. We offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.

How can you assess your options?

Details that can help us understand your situation include:

• medical certificates or reports

• an incident or crash report

• correspondence from an insurer

• pay records where your injury has affected work

Sorting through paperwork can feel difficult. We’ll review the documents you have and explain how they relate to the applicable scheme. You can start with an online claim check, or call us on 1800 111 222 with your insurer’s correspondence and current medical certificate in front of you.