Categories of Compensation

Typical injuries after an accident include broken bones; burns; nerve damage; muscle damage; torn ligaments; pain; stiffness; reduced movement; and headaches.

Compensation in Adelaide is not just for the physical pain you have suffered since the accident, but also for the mental/emotional/psychiatric suffering you have suffered. These can include: nightmares; disturbed sleep; flashbacks; irritability; depression; anger; resentment; anxiety; loss of concentration; loss of memory; lethargy; fatigue; and reduced motivation.

Very importantly, you may also be entitled to compensation for the future pain & suffering you are likely to experience for the rest of your life in consequence of your involvement in this accident.

If the accident has caused you to lose income, you may be able to claim for lost wages. Loss of income can have a big impact on your family’s future. Financial stress can build up. Other problems can then be caused by that stress.

Your reduced ability to perform your normal work duties may make you more vulnerable at work. Reduced hours, less responsibility, increased time-off, maybe even termination … these can all affect your future employability. You may also suffer reduced enjoyment of chosen occupation or enforced early retirement.

If your injuries cause you to lose income, you are probably also losing superannuation contributions as well. These too may be compensable.

One of the first concerns after an accident, is to get the proper treatment to minimise its effects. However paying for that treatment can stretch family budgets to breaking point. Genders & Partners has the special expertise to assist you & your family at this critical time.

Major injuries can need pain management for a long time. The cost can be substantial. Stress can build up. The realisation that you might always suffer permanent impairments and disabilities can lead to depression. Loved ones can bear the brunt of your short-temper. Long term treatment may be necessary.

If your injuries prevent you from doing some things around the home, you may be entitled to claim for the cost of professional paid assistance to do those things you can no longer do for yourself.

If your injuries prevent you from doing some things around the home, very often your family & friends will pick up the slack. You may be entitled to claim compensation for the voluntary assistance (gratuitous services) performed by your parents, spouse or children for those things you can no longer do for yourself.

When you’re tired, stressed and not feeling well, loved ones can bear the brunt of your short-temper. A claim can be made on behalf of your partner for their loss of enjoyment of marriage.

Close family members may be able to claim for loss of financial dependence following the wrongful death of a loved one. A modest sum may also be claimable for the emotional trauma.

If you suffer severe shock from witnessing a major accident to another person, you may be able to claim for your psychiatric injuries.