Personal Injury Compensation Lawyers Northern Beaches

Personal Injury compensation covers injuries you suffer in a motor vehicle accident, at work, from a medical procedure or a public place. Adam Court is an accredited personal injury specialist. He can get you the compensation you deserve. You can visit one of our offices on the Northern Beaches or Blue Mountains for a free consultation or we can provide a mobile service to anywhere in the Sydney.

Slip and Fall
(Public Liability)

If you’ve been injured as a result of an accident in a shopping centre, a side walk, car park or any other public place or even at someone else’s house, you may be entitled to claim compensation for any loss you suffer from your injuries. Public liability claims can be complex and complicated and there are time limits for bringing a claim. You should seek legal advice immediately.

Adam Court is a specialist public liability lawyer who can advise you on whether you have a claim and how to get the best results.

Medical and Dental Negligence

Medical negligence can occur when a medical or dental, or other health provider fails to take proper care of their patient and the patient suffers injury and loss as a result. If this has occurred you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries such as loss of income, medical expenses and pain and suffering. Time limits apply in medical negligence claims so you need to speak with Adam Court today, a specialist medical negligence lawyer, who will provide you with advice on your claim and on your entitlements.

Work Injury Compensation

If you have been injured at work, whether it is a physical or mental injury, then you may be able to claim Workers Compensation to cover your loss of earnings and medical expenses. You may also be entitled to claim a lump sum for your injury, If your injury is serious and the result of the employer’s negligence you could have even greater entitlements.

Contact Adam Court today who has 30 years experience in Workers Compensation claims to help you assess your claim and to get you the help you need.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident whether or not it was your fault, you may have entitlements to claim compensation for your injuries. A motor vehicle injury claim can be complex. Don’t try to lodge your motor accident claim directly with the insurer. They may deny your claim or even reduce the amount of compensation you receive. You may also be entitled to additional claims such as workers compensation depending on how the accident occurred. You need to speak to Adam Court today to find out your rights and entitlements.

No Win No Fee at
Court Legal

Court Legal offers a No Win, No Fee* cost structure across all areas of compensation.

Personal Injury Compensation covers physical or psychological injury you may suffer as a result of someone else’s actions whether that occurs on the road or at work or in a public place. Compensation is intended to help you recover any loss and damage you sustain as a result of those injuries.

There are a number of instances in which you may be entitled to claim compensation:

Motor Vehicle Accidents
Work Injury Accidents
Medical and Dental Negligence
Public Liability Claims (Slip and Fall Accidents)
Total and Permanent Disability Claims (Superannuation)

Claiming compensation for an injury is often complicated. It is not possible to set out in detail all the possible scenarios and entitlements you may have. That is why you need to contact Court Legal today to discuss your matter.

Adam Court will personally take care of your compensation claim. He will get to know you and find out about you and your injury and how it has impacted your life and those close to you.

Before you commit your claim to another law firm consider the following reasons why you should speak with Adam Court at Court Legal:

We offer no win no fee which guarantees you won’t be required to pay any fees to us until we win your case.**
We’ll cover all the costs to prepare and run your case, so you’ll never be out of pocket**
Adam specialises in Injury compensation. That is all he does.
Adam has been practicing in personal injury law for 30 years.
You will have an accredited specialist working for you.
Your claim will not be handed over to a junior or inexperienced solicitor.
There is no inital cost to you to speak with Adam and get his specialist advice to find out about your claim.
Adam will work hard for you to maximise your compensation payout.
Adam will visit you at home or in hospital if you can’t come to see him.
Adam is backed up by an outstanding team at Court Legal.

So do not delay in contacting Adam Court to have a chat about your claim.

**In some medical negligence cases initial expert opinions are payable by the client, but the matter is otherwise no win no fee.
**Workers Compensation matters are fully funded by WIRO.

Motor Vehicle Accident FAQs

What if I am partly or wholly to blame for the accident?

Even if you are partly to blame you are still able to claim damages, but they will be reduced by the percentage assessed as being your share of responsibility for the accident. Your damages may also be reduced if you failed to take sufficient care while travelling as a passenger.

Generally speaking, if you are wholly to blame for the accident, you won’t receive damages. However, if others were injured, their claims will be met by the green-slip insurer of your vehicle. You should notify your green-slip insurer immediately if you think there could be a claim against you as a result of the accident. You must co-operate with your green-slip insurer and you must not admit fault or offer to make any payments to injured parties.

If the accident happened after 1 October 2006, there are special entitlements for children who have been injured if they are to blame. If the accident happened after 1 October 2007, there are special entitlements to those suffering spinal cord injury, moderate to severe brain injury, multiple amputations, severe burns or permanent blindness, regardless of who is to blame.

What must I tell my Solicitor?

You should give your Solicitor as much information as possible including:

The precise date, time and location of the accident.
The names and addresses of people involved in the accident and any witnesses.
The make, registration number and name of the driver of each vehicle involved.
The police station to which the accident was reported and the “event” number of the accident.
Details of any police action you know of against any persons involved in the accident.
The name of the hospital to which you were admitted; the time you spent in hospital; the names and addresses of doctors who treated you; and a description of the injuries you received in the accident and any resulting disabilities you are suffering.
The amount of wages you have lost or you could lose as a result of the accident and the name, address and telephone number of your employer.
Details of any other accidents in which you have been involved.
Copies of hospital, ambulance, doctor, chemist and other medical bills.
Your driver’s licence and Medicare numbers.
Details of any workers compensation, social security or other payments which you have been receiving as a result of the accident.

Your Solicitor needs this information to assist you in completing the personal injury claim form. Unless the claim form is properly completed, the insurance company is not obliged to consider your claim and this will result in delays.

What compensation may I be entitled to?

The amount that you will receive will depend upon the seriousness of your injuries and the loss you have suffered as a result of those injuries.

Compensation may include:

If the accident occurred after 4 October 1999 you will receive compensation for pain and suffering only if it is agreed or assessed that your injuries amount to permanent impairment of greater than 10 per cent of your whole body;
Medical and similar expenses;
Loss of earnings or loss of opportunity to earn;
In serious cases, care, equipment, transport and home modifications.
Except in very severe cases where special entitlements apply, compensation will be paid as a once only lump sum, although the green-slip insurer may have to pay your medical and rehabilitation expenses as incurred before your claim is settled. Compensation covers the past loss and the future anticipated loss.

Except in very severe cases where special entitlements apply, compensation will be paid as a once only lump sum, although the green-slip insurer may have to pay your medical and rehabilitation expenses as incurred before your claim is settled. Compensation covers the past loss and the future anticipated loss.

Do I have to go to court?

No, you don’t. The motor accidents laws require insurers to try to resolve claims, by settlement or otherwise, as quickly as possible.

Once the insurer has admitted liability (either wholly or in part if you were partly to blame for the accident), it must pay your hospital, medical, pharmaceutical and rehabilitation expenses. If your injuries are serious, the insurer is required to provide rehabilitation services and to pay for respite care. If the accident happened after 4 October 1999, the insurer is also required to pay for regular care, if this is needed. Your Solicitor will attempt to settle your claim with the green-slip insurer. However, if settlement is not achieved, proceedings will be started. It is still possible to settle your claim even after proceedings are started.

Most cases should be settled by agreement or assessed by a specially appointed claims assessor. Cases will only be allowed to go to court if a ‘Certificate of Assessment’ or exemption has first been obtained.

What does 'settling out of court' mean?

If you and the green-slip insurer of the driver at fault agree on the amount of compensation you are to receive, your claim will not go to court. If the insurer makes an offer to you to settle the case, consult your Solicitor who will advise whether the offer is fair.

How can Court Legal help me?

Our friendly staff can:

Advise on whether you should make a claim for compensation;
Advise you on the strict time limits which apply;
Advise whether you will be able to prove fault;
Collect the information necessary to make a claim and help you complete and send the claim form;
Negotiate on your behalf with the insurer;
Advise you regarding offers of settlement;
Commence court proceedings on your behalf;
Arrange for witnesses, including expert witnesses such as doctors, to give evidence for you;
Advise you on the details of the medical and claims assessment procedures.

Also go to Motor Vehicle Compensation for other information relating to your motor vehicle accident.

If you have an Motor Vehicle Accident, Call 02 9997 5142 to get more personalised assistance and information regarding your motor vehicle accident – It Won’t Cost You a Thing!

Dear Adam,
Thank you for your valuable assistance with my G.I.O Third party claim.
I appreciate all the time and effort you put into the matter on my behalf.
Your understanding and concern for my situation and your empathetic attitude helped me a lot.
It was a relief to no longer have to deal with G.I.O myself. Thank you again.
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