Damages That May Be Eligible for Personal Injury Compensation
In Australia, lots of people get injured every year but whether these injuries are self-inflicted or caused by someone else is what determines the legitimacy of their personal injury claims.
If you have suffered self-inflicted injuries, you will have to solely bear the financial implications of the injuries in full. However, if someone else's fault or negligence has caused your injuries, then you may seek financial compensation by filing a personal injury case against them.
While workplace accidents, medical malpractice and auto (including car and truck) accidents are the most common reasons people file personal injury lawsuits, there are several other grounds on which personal injury cases can be brought to court.
You may be eligible for financial compensation if another party has caused you to suffer the following damages.
False arrest and imprisonment
Are you a victim of false arrest by the state? Were you locked up for something you didn't do? If new evidence has surfaced clearing your name, then you deserve to be compensated for the wrongful arrest and incarceration, especially if your rights were trampled on during that period.
Defamation
Has someone accused you of something you didn't do with the intention of damaging your reputation? Defamation of character is something that can hurt your emotional well-being in a huge way.
If the other party cannot prove their malicious accusations against you, then you are eligible to seek financial compensation from them in addition to other forms of redress such as an official and public apology.
Invasion of privacy
Is a company, the government or someone else infringing upon your privacy with their actions? While there's no absolute right to privacy established under Australia's legal system, there are certain protections to it.
If you can prove that an invasion of your privacy has resulted in specific damages, you may benefit from filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party.
Many people often miss out on opportunities to file personal injury lawsuits because they don't understand the entirety of damages that personal injury law covers. Contrary to popular belief, personal injury law doesn't cover bodily harm only — it also covers the variety of non-bodily damages that you may suffer due to someone else's fault. If you feel aggrieved by someone in any way and want to receive financial compensation for your physical or emotional injuries, feel free to book an initial consultation with a personal injury solicitor based in your area.
For more information, contact personal injury solicitors near you.
