Personal Injury Compensation Law - Townsville
If you have been injured in a road accident, at work, in a public or other place or whilst receiving medical treatment, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation, sometimes called “common law damages”.
You may also have life or other insurance, including through your superannuation fund.
There are strict time-limits which apply to all compensation law claims. We suggest you contact us at the earliest opportunity so that we can properly advise you on these.
You may also have life or other insurance, including through your superannuation fund.
There are strict time-limits which apply to all compensation law claims. We suggest you contact us at the earliest opportunity so that we can properly advise you on these.
Road Accident Claims
If you have been injured in a road accident which was the fault or partly the fault of someone else, you may be entitled to make a claim through compulsory third party (CTP) insurance. You do not have to have been the driver of a vehicle in an accident in order to make a claim - you may have been a passenger, cyclist or pedestrian.
As part of a CTP claim, you will need to report the accident to police, ascertain the insurer for the vehicle which caused the accident, obtain a medical certificate from your doctor and lodge a claim form with the CTP insurer. All of these steps can be carried out by Arthur Browne & Associates. Road accident claims are subject to strict time limits, so it is important that your claim be lodged at the earliest opportunity.
As part of a CTP claim, you will need to report the accident to police, ascertain the insurer for the vehicle which caused the accident, obtain a medical certificate from your doctor and lodge a claim form with the CTP insurer. All of these steps can be carried out by Arthur Browne & Associates. Road accident claims are subject to strict time limits, so it is important that your claim be lodged at the earliest opportunity.
Work Injury Claims
If you are injured in connection with your job, you may have grounds to make a claim against your employer. A work injury can be physical or psychological.
If you believe your injury was caused the negligence of your employer, you might be able to make a compensation claim.
A compensation law claim can be difficult to navigate on your own and there may be things that you can claim which you are not aware of. In addition to claiming lost wages, medical expenses and travel, you may also have a claim for losses you are likely to experience in the future, such as loss of income, care and assistance, surgery costs, further income and superannuation.
It could be very important to you and your family’s financial security to ensure your claim is handled in the right way. Please contact us to find out what your rights are.
If you believe your injury was caused the negligence of your employer, you might be able to make a compensation claim.
A compensation law claim can be difficult to navigate on your own and there may be things that you can claim which you are not aware of. In addition to claiming lost wages, medical expenses and travel, you may also have a claim for losses you are likely to experience in the future, such as loss of income, care and assistance, surgery costs, further income and superannuation.
It could be very important to you and your family’s financial security to ensure your claim is handled in the right way. Please contact us to find out what your rights are.
Medical Negligence Claims
Doctors, hospitals and other health professionals owe their patients a duty of care. We all place a significant amount of trust in a health professional to take care of us and sometimes things go wrong.
In order to make a claim, there has to have been negligence by the care provider which means they have failed to meet their duty of care. For example, a health professional may have acted negligently if you were misdiagnosed, delayed treatment or sent away from hospital without proper treatment. These are just a few examples of possible medical negligence. Medical negligence claims are particularly complex and it can be difficult to work out whether there has or hasn’t been negligent treatment by a health professional.
If you believe that your treatment by a health professional has fallen below an acceptable standard and you have been injured as a result (psychologically or physically), please contact us to discuss this further.
In order to make a claim, there has to have been negligence by the care provider which means they have failed to meet their duty of care. For example, a health professional may have acted negligently if you were misdiagnosed, delayed treatment or sent away from hospital without proper treatment. These are just a few examples of possible medical negligence. Medical negligence claims are particularly complex and it can be difficult to work out whether there has or hasn’t been negligent treatment by a health professional.
If you believe that your treatment by a health professional has fallen below an acceptable standard and you have been injured as a result (psychologically or physically), please contact us to discuss this further.
Public Liability Claims
If you have been injured in a public or other place, you may have grounds to make a claim against the owner or occupier. There is a duty of care owed to you by the public and private owners/occupiers of property, businesses and organisations. That duty requires them to ensure that any reasonably foreseeable risks to your safety are avoided.
In most cases, claims are paid by insurance companies, as most businesses and occupiers hold public liability insurance.
Compensation in public liability claims is assessed on the same basis as road accident claims and work injury claims. Each claim is different and it is important you are advised of the possible aspects of your unique claim.
In most cases, claims are paid by insurance companies, as most businesses and occupiers hold public liability insurance.
Compensation in public liability claims is assessed on the same basis as road accident claims and work injury claims. Each claim is different and it is important you are advised of the possible aspects of your unique claim.
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims
You may have insurance attached to your superannuation called “total and permanent disability” insurance. If you are unable to work in your usual occupation, you may be able to make a claim for a lump sum payout. We suggest you seek legal advice if you are unable to work, as it can be a difficult process often requiring expert medical evidence.
Income Protection Claims
You may have income protection insurance attached to your superannuation which could be used when you are off work. There is often a waiting period so it best to speak to someone sooner rather than later so that you can start the process as soon as possible.
Free Initial Consultation
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your matter. During this consultation, we will identify whether we think you have a good claim.
No-Win-No-Fee
Arthur Browne & Associates also offers a “no win-no fee” service to the majority of our compensation law clients. This service means that you will only pay our professional fees if we achieve a successful outcome.
Whilst we offer our no-win-no-fee service in most cases, there may be situations where the claim cannot be taken on without contribution from you for costs, such as medical specialist reports in medical negligence claims.
Whilst we offer our no-win-no-fee service in most cases, there may be situations where the claim cannot be taken on without contribution from you for costs, such as medical specialist reports in medical negligence claims.
Personal Injury Accredited Specialist
Simon Turner is a Personal Injury Accredited Specialist as recognised by the Queensland Law Society.
Contact Us
To make an appointment about a compensation law claim with Simon Turner, Nicola Davison or Leah Harms, please contact our office on 07 4772 2811.
Contact DetailsArthur Browne & Associates
Tel 07 4772 2811 Email [email protected] 63 Wills Street Townsville Qld 4810 PO Box 1357 Townsville Qld 4810 |
Meet Our Personal Injury Law Team
Simon Turner
PRINCIPAL LAWYER
Simon is a practitioner with over forty years of experience in North Queensland. He has been a partner in a major city firm for the majority of that time and has been a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in personal injuries for more than two decades.
He has acted for several large insurance companies and conducted extensive commercial and insurance litigation. He has successfully acted for plaintiffs in many of Queensland's leading cases.
Qualifications and Affiliations
Simon is a practitioner with over forty years of experience in North Queensland. He has been a partner in a major city firm for the majority of that time and has been a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in personal injuries for more than two decades.
He has acted for several large insurance companies and conducted extensive commercial and insurance litigation. He has successfully acted for plaintiffs in many of Queensland's leading cases.
Qualifications and Affiliations
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
- Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law
Nicola Davison
PRINCIPAL LAWYER
Nicola comes from a family with over 40 years' experience in personal injury law. She is a North Queensland local but has also lived and worked in Brisbane and London. Nicola completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Townsville at James Cook University and a Bachelor of Laws in Brisbane at Queensland University of Technology.
Nicola has many years of experience managing complex personal injury claims and medical negligence claims. She is committed to managing her clients' claims with expertise, efficiency and empathy.
Nicola spends her spare time with her husband Dallas and her children Winston, Adeline and Annarose, and loves to cook, read and hike. She also volunteers for The Pyjama Foundation, a charity which helps to mentor and empower children in care.
Qualifications and Affiliations
Nicola comes from a family with over 40 years' experience in personal injury law. She is a North Queensland local but has also lived and worked in Brisbane and London. Nicola completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Townsville at James Cook University and a Bachelor of Laws in Brisbane at Queensland University of Technology.
Nicola has many years of experience managing complex personal injury claims and medical negligence claims. She is committed to managing her clients' claims with expertise, efficiency and empathy.
Nicola spends her spare time with her husband Dallas and her children Winston, Adeline and Annarose, and loves to cook, read and hike. She also volunteers for The Pyjama Foundation, a charity which helps to mentor and empower children in care.
Qualifications and Affiliations
- Bachelor of Commerce - James Cook University
- Bachelor of Laws - Queensland University of Technology
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Queensland University of Technology
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
Leah Harms
ASSOCIATE
Leah is experienced in managing complex personal injury claims and is committed to providing professional services to her clients.
Leah has been working for personal injury firms for 15 years, and was admitted as a solicitor in 2020.
Leah prides herself on making the personal injury claim process as straightforward and easy to understand as possible for her clients.
Qualifications and Affiliations
Leah is experienced in managing complex personal injury claims and is committed to providing professional services to her clients.
Leah has been working for personal injury firms for 15 years, and was admitted as a solicitor in 2020.
Leah prides herself on making the personal injury claim process as straightforward and easy to understand as possible for her clients.
Qualifications and Affiliations
- Bachelor of Laws - Central Queensland University
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Member of TDLA, NQLA
- Volunteer Solicitor at Townsville Community Law