Personal Injury
Compensation Lawyers Canberra
If you have been injured, we can assist you to receive the full compensation to which you are entitled. Each incident can be quite different and may entail varying degrees of pain, suffering and loss. This is why we offer a free 30-minute claim assessment* that is obligation free. We will listen to you and review your specific circumstances and advise whether you have a potential claim.
Snedden Hall & Gallop was one of the first law firms in Canberra to assist clients with personal injury claims. We have successfully represented clients all the way to the High Court.
Our lawyers are recognised as leaders in compensation claims in the ACT. We are committed to providing effective and compassionate legal representation and to answer all your questions regarding your claim.
We offer fully transparent no-win, no-fee arrangements**. Our fees are based on the work we do, not a percentage of your compensation sum. Generally, we recover most if not all of our fees from the liable insurer when your matter is resolved.
Time is often a crucial factor in bringing a claim for compensation. We can advise you when you need to give notice of a claim and how to complete it. We’ll guide you about applicable time limits.
*Initial consultation via telephone for Comcare claims.
**Excludes Comcare claims.
Motor vehicle accidents
If you were injured as the result of a motor vehicle collision and you were not the negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation. You may have been a driver, a passenger or a pedestrian who was injured in a collision in the ACT. Don’t delay in contacting us, as strict time limits apply. For instance, if we give notice of claim within time, then you can have your first $5,000 of treatment paid immediately.
We will talk to you about:
- What you need to do next
- Your particular circumstances
- Documenting the event
- Insurance
- The types of injuries that are able to be the subject of a claim
- Maintaining your medical records
- Time limits
What you should know:
- Our costs are very reasonable compared with other ACT law firms. That can make a big difference to what you end up with after a settlement.
- We frequently get recommended by our clients and by doctors and other lawyers. That’s because we do a great job in getting the best result for our clients!
Cycling accidents
Bike riders can be vulnerable to personal injury when things go wrong. Snedden Hall & Gallop has a close association with Pedal Power ACT and other sporting groups and understands the needs of cyclists when an injury occurs. We can provide you with advice about options for compensation if you are injured in a cycling accident.
Possible compensation
We understand that a cycling accident can not only lead to injury and damage to important property (like your bike), but can also cause significant disruption in your lifestyle and work. We have years of experience in assisting cyclists in claiming compensation for their pain and suffering and loss and can advise you about your entitlements under the CTP compensation scheme, workers compensation and other insurances such as those available through Pedal Power and other organisations. Snedden Hall & Gallop can assist you with cycling accident information on a no-win, no-fee basis and can provide initial information obligation-free so that you will know immediately what to do and how to do it.
Workplace accidents
If you have suffered an injury in the ACT in the workplace, or whilst travelling to or from work, you may be entitled to claim workers’ compensation from your employer. We can assist you regardless of whether you are employed by a private employer or by the government.
Comcare is the scheme that provides workers compensation benefits to Australian Government employees, and to the employees of a limited number of other national businesses, such as Australia Post. Comcare provides similar compensation to that provided under the ACT Workers Compensation Act 1951. There are important differences between claims under Comcare and claims under the Workers’ Compensation Act 1951, which we will discuss with you.
Public liability
In the ACT, if you suffer injury or loss as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation. The technical aspects of when liability may arise will vary according to the circumstances of the claim. For example, different rules apply when it is alleged that a government or government agency is at fault, compared with the liability of a householder or an individual if they are at fault.
At Snedden Hall & Gallop, we have been successful in many public liability claims and sporting injuries claims:
- Slips and falls in public places
- Injuries caused by impure foods or dangerous goods
- Transport accidents, such as aircraft accidents
- Unsafe and unpadded trampolines
- Skiing accidents where obvious risks were not signposted
- Go-carting incidents where there was evidence of a deliberate breach of the rules
- Horse riding accidents where there was insufficient supervision for inexperienced riders
Product liability
As consumers, we expect that the products we purchase for ourselves, our families and our homes will be safe to use. We also expect that manufacturers and suppliers will take adequate steps to ensure that the products they supply are free from any defects that could cause injury.
Product liability is a term that applies to claims for compensation for personal injury caused by unsafe products. We can assist you in accessing compensation for an injury or loss as a result of defective goods. For example, a faulty brake component in a motor vehicle, which causes a crash; food poisoning from foods purchased at a restaurant or takeaway store; or goods that were described incorrectly when advertised and that do not perform in the way the purchaser expected.
Medical and professional negligence
Medical negligence claims are those that involve compensation when you have suffered injuries that have been caused as a result of inadequate skill or care by your health care provider. We can guide you through an investigation of the circumstances and help you to choose the most appropriate actions.
Professionals owe their clients a duty to act with reasonable care and skill. If a professional fails to act with due care and skill, you may have the right to claim compensation for financial loss. Professional negligence claims can be brought against those in the financial sector such as accountants, bankers and financial advisors; the building sector such as builders, architects and engineers; the property sector such as real estate agents, valuers and surveyors; and other professionals such as lawyers, doctors and consultant.
Asbestos exposure claims
If you have been exposed to asbestos at any time in your life and are suffering from asbestosis, mesothelioma or any asbestos-related illnesses you may be entitled to claim compensation.
In compliance with the Work Safety Act 2008, Work Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009 and the Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004 the controller of a non-residential property or employer must ensure that all practical steps are taken to protect the welfare, health and safety of all employees and people on the premises.
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