If you are a driver, passenger or pedestrian who is injured in a collision with a motor vehicle in the ACT, and the collision is caused by the negligent driving of a motor vehicle, then you may be entitled to compensation. 

The Canberra region hosts many cyclists who can be vulnerable in terms of personal injury when things go wrong. Snedden Hall & Gallop has a close association with Pedal Power ACT and other sporting groups and understand the needs of cyclists when an injury occurs and can provide advice about options for compensation when an injury is sustained.

Taking steps to assist if a cycling accident occurs

Snedden Hall & Gallop has developed an advice card for cyclists to carry with them at all times. The card sets out the information which should be recorded if an incident occurs and guides all cyclists in relation to taking the necessary steps to protect their position in terms of a potential claim for compensation. Such advice cards are available from Snedden Hall & Gallop, or through Pedal Power.

Possible compensation

We understand that an incident can not only lead to injury and damage to important property like the bicycle, but also can cause significant disruption for the injured cyclist in terms of lifestyle and work. We have years of experience in assisting cyclists in claiming compensation for their pain and suffering and loss and can advise in relation to entitlements under the CTP compensation scheme, workers' compensation and also other insurances such as those available through organisations like Pedal Power.

Snedden Hall & Gallop can assist with cycling accident information on a no-win, no-fee basis and can provide initial information obligation-free so that an injured person immediately knows what they can do and how to do it.

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 if you are employed by a private employer or by the government. 

Comcare is the scheme which 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. 

In the ACT, a person who suffers injury or loss as a result of someone else's negligence 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 to the liability of a householder or individual. 

At Snedden Hall & Gallop, we have been successful in many public liability and sporting injuries claims, some of which include: 

• slip and falls in public places;
• injuries caused by impure foods or dangerous goods;
• other 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 deliberate breach of the rules;
• horse riding accidents where there was insufficient supervision for inexperienced riders;
• product liability: product liability refers to cases where someone is injured or suffers functional 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.

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 applying to claims for compensation for personal injury caused by unsafe products. 

Medical negligence (also known as malpractice or clinical negligence) claims are those that involve compensation (or 'damages') for people who have suffered injuries that have been caused as a result of inadequate skill or care by their health care provider.

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.