Other Vehicle Accident Compensation

Bus and Public Transport Accidents

If you were injured on a bus or some other form of public transport including while on or getting off a Ferry or on a Train (including a tram or light rail vehicle), we can help you make a claim for any losses caused by your injuries. Our expert personal injury lawyers will advise you of your rights, identify the responsible insurer, and lodge a claim on your behalf.

To read some examples of our successful bus, coach and public transport accident claims, read our case studies.

If you were a passenger on a bus or coach and were injured in an accident, it is highly likely that you will be entitled to benefits and compensation. The most common type of bus accident is where a passenger falls after the bus stops suddenly. Sometimes this may be before you have had the chance to sit down or you could be thrown out of your seat. It may be the bus driver’s fault or someone else’s fault. You may have a claim if you were a passenger on public transport, or in a private vehicle for example on a coach holiday, bus tour or airport transfer.

If you are a bus or coach driver who has been injured while driving your work vehicle, you may have rights to benefits and compensation under both the compulsory third-party motor accident scheme and the workers compensation scheme. It is a complex area of law and you need the right people looking after you. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will assess your claim and advise you of your rights. Where you have a choice of claims, our compensation experts will explain the benefits of your options and which scheme would be best for you.

What should you do?

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bus or public transport accident you should contact us without delay.

Our free call number is 1800 251 800.

We are happy to advise you, without obligation or charge.

Truck Accidents

Every year about 60 people are killed in truck accidents and 3,500 people are injured. Trucks are often the largest motor vehicles using the road and they can cause enormous damage because of their size and weight.
If you were the driver of a truck involved in an accident then you may have rights under both workers compensation legislation and motor accident claims legislation. The team at Stacks Goudkamp will guide you through the complicated compensation process, using our expertise and experience to secure entitlements for you. We have a strong track record of successfully navigating difficult claims and this is driven by our commitment to delivering the best possible outcome for you.
If you were the driver of a truck involved in an accident then you may have rights under both workers compensation legislation and motor accident claims legislation. The team at Stacks Goudkamp will guide you through the complicated compensation process, using our expertise and experience to secure entitlements for you. We have a strong track record of successfully navigating difficult claims and this is driven by our commitment to delivering the best possible outcome for you.
Learn more about how we can help you by exploring our previous truck accident compensation cases.

What should you do?

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a truck accident you should contact us without delay.

Our free call number is 1800 251 800.

We are happy to advise you, without obligation or charge.

Taxi and Uber Accidents

Recent statistics from the NSW Taxi Council suggests there are over 4,000 taxis in NSW making over 130 million trips a year. Uber and other ride share platforms are becoming more and more popular so it is not surprising that drivers and passengers in Taxis or Ubers can be injured in accidents.
If you were the driver of the Taxi or Uber then you may have rights under the motor accident scheme or the workers compensation scheme (or both) and you need a lawyer who can help you sort that out.
If you were the passenger of the Taxi or Uber then you need to make a claim against the CTP insurer of the at fault vehicle which may be the Taxi or Uber or some other vehicle. Our expert motor accident compensation lawyers can help you make the right clam against the right insurer.

What should you do?

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a Taxi or Uber accident you should contact us without delay.

Our free call number is 1800 251 800.

We are happy to advise you, without obligation or charge.

Contact your local team for a personal consultation to find out if you are eligible to make a claim. Call 1800 251 800 or contact us today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Most medical negligence claims are not clear cut. The way we determine whether a person has a medical negligence claim is by conducting a thorough investigation. This investigation involves taking a detailed history from the person involved and any witnesses available. We then request a complete copy of their medical records. Once we have all the material we require, we analyse it carefully. We then qualify an independent like-trained expert to comment on whether they consider the standard of treatment and care provided to that person was acceptable.

If that expert is prepared to criticise the treatment or care as being below an acceptable standard, then it is only at that time that we can establish that a person actually has a medical negligence claim.

A medical negligence claim can be brought against any person or entity who has a duty of care in providing competent and reasonable medical treatment to a patient. Medical negligence claims are most commonly brought against public and private hospital medical and nursing staff, as well as specialist doctors. However, claims can also be brought against:
  • General Practitioners
  • Radiologists
  • Dental Professionals
  • Chiropractors and Osteopaths
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Facilities responsible for a person’s care such as a Correctional Centre
A claim can be made a against more than one person or entity should multiple medical professionals breach their duty of care towards a person.
Medical negligence is a complex and highly technical area of law, and making a medical negligence claim requires experienced and expert lawyers to assist you with the process.
In New South Wales, there is a time limit in which a person can bring a medical negligence claim. This time limit is 3 years from the date of discoverability, which is the first date a person ought to have known:
  • That an injury has occurred.
  • That the injury was caused by the fault of another person.
  • That the injury was sufficiently serious to justify bringing a claim.

As can be seen, there are some circumstances in which a person can bring a claim for an injury which occurred more than 3 years ago. However, to determine whether this is possible requires a detailed understanding of your situation to help us advise you further.

Every medical negligence claim is uniquie, and brings its own challenges with individual facts and issues. Therefore, there is no typical timeframe within which medical negligence claims may resolve. In our experience, medical negligence claims can take anywhere from 2 to 4 years to resolve. How long each claim takes to resolve depends on a lot of different factors, many of which are outside our control. The main factors which impact how long a medical negligence claim can take to resolve include:
  • The time taken to access medical records
  • The complexity of the medical issues involved in the case
  • The availability of experts
How vigorously the claim is defended by the defendant lawyers.

Being injured as a result of a medical professional’s negligent treatment and care can be life changing. Unfortunately, it often results in permanent pain and suffering, ongoing treatment expenses, requirement for care and loss of income. Bringing a medical negligence claim is about your future financial security.

Although, compensation is unable to change what has happened to a victim of medical negligence, it can go a long way towards alleviating any financial stresses which people often find themselves in as a result of the injury they have suffered.

Stacks Goudkamp are highly experienced and specialised personal injury lawyers. Our medical negligence lawyers specialise only in medical negligence litigation. This means they are a dedicated expert in the area and can ensure you receive the very best outcome to which you are entitled.

I could write a book as to how the last 4 years would have been different if not for Tom and his team.
The support, assistance, advice from the first conversation till even after the settlement was second to none from the team at Stacks Goudkamp.
Four years on and after many downs, my children and I have our lives back.
We are unable to THANK YOU enough, but know that you have changed our lives for the better in so many ways since the accident.

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