You can make a leg or knee injury claim when a lower limb accident is caused by someone else’s full or partial negligence. In this case, you have the legal right to claim knee injury compensation with the support of our experienced personal injury lawyers. You can claim workers’ compensation and receive a WorkCover payout when you have a work-related knee injury.
Please share your story with our QLD compensation lawyers. They will advise on your next steps and help you collate compelling evidence to prove your leg or knee personal injury claim. Splatt Lawyers offers personal injury law services on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Pay when you win and nothing if you lose. It’s free to start, so call now: 1800 700 125
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In Queensland, you have the legal right to seek damages when you suffer a mild or severe knee injury due to the negligence of another person or party. Even if you were partly at fault, you could still have a successful outcome and receive a lump sum payment. This right is outlined in the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002.
NOTE: If you have a knee injury at work, you can claim workers’ compensation, regardless of who was to blame for the accident.
When a personal injury lawyer works on lower limb or knee injury claims, they seek common law damages for harm to the leg, knee, ankle or shin, lower leg and foot. An approved claim helps cover your living costs and medical and rehabilitation expenses.
An expert personal injury lawyer will advise on the claims process and your rights.
You could make a leg or knee injury compensation claim for a lower limb fracture, a bone break or crack, or any leg or knee damage if:
For some legal and insurance claims, you do not need to prove who was liable for your harm. To be sure of your rights, you must seek expert legal advice. Call Splatt Lawyers now on 1800 700 125.
People in Queensland often endure leg and knee injuries due to:
Unexpected falls can cause soft tissue damage, knee pain, and leg fractures.
A motor vehicle accident can cause severe knee injuries due to the sudden and violent impact. In Queensland, car accidents are a common cause of knee trauma, with many people requiring medical treatment annually.
Motorbike riders and cyclists are particularly vulnerable to leg and knee injuries, as they lack lower limb protection when they have a motor vehicle accident.
You can make a knee injury workers’ compensation claim when you suffer a knee injury at work or due to work-related activity.
Pushing yourself beyond your usual physical limits during recreational activities can cause a serious knee injury or other lower limb damage.
You can acquire stress fractures by repetitive force or excessive use, e.g. working too hard or running too far. You might also have an existing condition escalated by your job or a supporting activity.
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Your leg injury compensation is calculated based on several factors. The primary consideration is how your life has changed because of your injury. The purpose of your settlement is to restore your life to where it was had your accident not happened. The size of your compensation payout will rely on the following:
When you start your claim, your leg injury solicitor will examine how your physical condition has impacted your situation. Your damages calculation will consider the following:
In most cases, your payout is funded by an insurance company. This fact is reassuring if a family member or loved one was the party liable for your accident. It’s free to know the potential value of your compensation, so contact us now to get started >
Splatt Lawyer’s No Win, No Fee policy means you have no financial risk for your case. Our No Win, No Fee, No Risk guarantee means:
Our experienced compensation lawyers will be pleased to explain our 100% No Win, No Fee policy when you contact us for your free claim review. Unlike some personal injury law firms, Splatt Lawyers does not charge a success fee.
In Queensland, you can claim workers’ compensation for all types of knee injuries, whether it’s a new injury or a worsening of a previous condition. You do not need to prove who was to blame for your harm to qualify for workers’ compensation payments. Once WorkCover approves your case, the workers’ compensation insurer will make weekly payments to replace lost wages.
There are several common causes of work-related knee injuries, the top two being:
Workplace knee injuries frequently cause harm to the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the centre of the knee joint. This type of damage can result in permanent impairment. When you near the end of your workers’ compensation claims, you could qualify for a permanent impairment payout and receive lump sum compensation.
Regardless of how your injury occurred, please consult our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers about your legal right to claim for a knee injury at work. It’s free to know your entitlements. Call 1800 700 125
You could have the legal right to make more than one personal injury claim, depending on how and where you were harmed and your accident type. Having more than one physical injury does not mean that each body part is a separate case. Instead, the circumstances of your accident mean you can seek legal damages and make an insurance claim (in some cases).
Splatt Lawyers regularly assist physically and psychologically injured Queenslanders with the following:
When you injure your leg, you may have more than one type of physical damage, but all injuries have in common is their capacity to prevent you from going about your usual daily routine. Here are some of the medical conditions we regularly encounter for leg injury compensation
Soft tissue leg injury (strains and sprains): You have soft tissue damage when ligaments are torn or stretched. Most people associate sprains with the ankle, but a sudden impact or twisting can also sprain or strain your hamstrings and knee.
Broken bones and fractures: A leg, foot or knee fracture is painful and stops you from working or driving your car. You could be on crutches or in a wheelchair and require extensive physical therapy to recover.
Leg Paralysis: Damage to the spinal cord or lower body nerves can lead to full or partial paralysis.
Leg burn injuries: If you work with chemicals, corrosive solutions, or heat, you could suffer a burn to any body part, including your legs. Inadequate training, poor handling procedures or lack of protective equipment are all unacceptable risks.
Leg amputation: Removing a part of your body will likely cause lasting psychological and physical impacts. Changing your life to fit your new circumstance will be costly, and you may require long-term therapy. Compensation will help fund your changes to move on with your life.
Knee injury symptoms include the following:
When younger people suffer a fracture or knee injury, they may stop walking without an explanation. In this situation, you should seek immediate medical treatment.
In Queensland, there are strict limits for leg injury compensation claims. You could be blocked from seeking restitution if you miss a deadline.
You must know your recommended steps to building a solid case when you are harmed. What you do in the days following your injury will impact your legal outcome. Please take action now by contacting us for your free case review. It’s free to know your next steps.
It’s free to understand your legal options. Contact our friendly legal team to know your rights; they will help you learn the following:
For some legal matters, there is no requirement to prove liability, i.e. you do not need to show who was at fault. Your lawyer will let you know if you need to show that someone failed their legal duty of care and who the at-fault party was. There is no cost to understand your legal entitlements.
It can be difficult to talk about an injury. Our personal injury lawyers understand the challenges, and we strive to make your experience as stress-free as possible. We will ask you to share your story and answer any questions.
Expect experienced and honest personal injuries legal advice in plain English from a lawyer who has been practising for years. We’re here to help you understand your legal rights and if there are any additional insurance claims available to you. They will guide you through the injury claims process showing you the path to the outcome you seek. Call Now – 1800 700 125
When you need informed legal insights for leg and knee injury compensation, it’s good to know that Splatt Lawyers is nearby. Choose your location:
Sometimes it is challenging to prove liability, which is where a skilled compensation solicitor can help. The success of your claim relies on irrefutable evidence. Splatt Lawyers have been assisting injured Queenslanders for almost 30 years. We know what it takes to win a case. Rely on our expertise to deliver the outcome you are seeking.
If you have had an unexpected accident and have been harmed, you should seek medical treatment immediately. If you have a lower-body injury, your doctor will likely request an x-ray or ultrasound to assess the severity of your damage. If you believe you have a claim for compensation, you should contact our personal injury solicitors immediately. The steps you take now will impact the outcome of your claim.
Even if you are partly to blame for your accident, you could still have a successful claim. You will have contributory negligence, which will reduce the value of your compensation. Of course, our skilled compensation lawyers will negotiate your contribution percentage and ensure we have the optimal evidence to support your case.
If you notice swelling after an accident that impacts your knee, you probably have a serious knee injury.
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