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Legal Profession & Workers Compensation Amendment (Advertising) Regulation 2005
The Legal Profession Regulation 2005 and the Workers Compensation Amendment (Advertising) Regulation 2005 prohibits us from publishing information about personal injury law & workers compensation in NSW & QLD - except to existing clients of Teakle Ormsby Conn & residents outside NSW & QLD. If you are browsing from NSW or QLD and are not an existing client of Teakle Ormsby Conn, please click here before reading on.
What to do After an Accident
You must report your accident, seek medical attention and speak to a lawyer.
A word of caution: if you make a fraudulent workers compensation claim there are severe penalties that apply. Also note that willful injuries can not be legally claimed.
Has your accident been reported ?
You must report your accident to the relevant authority:
- In a motor vehicle accident you must report the accident to the police.
- In a work related accidents the employer must be informed. Every work place is required to keep a register of injuries, and your injury must be recorded.
- In the case of a slip or fall the occupier of the premises must be informed of the accident.
- In the case of an assault (if you are injured as a result of an act of violence) report it to the police.
Have you sought medical attention ?
You must seek immediate medical attention and be sure to follow medical advice. If you accident is work related you must obtain a work cover certificate from your doctor.
Importantly: With any kind of accident you have an obligation to do the best to look after yourself so you can get back to work (if you are off work). For this reason it is essential that you follow all the steps recommended by your medical practitioner.
Have you contacted us?
Regardless of the type of injury you may have sustained, it is essential to recognize there are time limits to obtaining a successful legal result.
For example in a motor vehicle accident there a six month time limit in which to bring a claim.
The same is true for a work related accident. You must have your claim form lodged within six months.
For these reasons it is crucial that you take advantage of our first consultation free offer and come in to see us, as soon as possible after you accident and bring all documentation that you have.
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