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What you need to know about eye injury compensation in Victoria
Sustaining an eye injury can be physically, emotionally, and financially distressing. In Victoria, if you have sustained an eye injury there are various avenues of injury compensation available. This injury compensation can alleviate financial strain by covering some of the costs often associated with an eye injury including lost wages and medical expenses. The specific compensation process may vary depending on the circumstances and severity of the eye injury sustained.
Find out if you are eligible for eye injury compensation using our free online injury claim checker.
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Common types of eye injury compensation
WorkCover compensation for eye injuries in the workplace:
If you have sustained an eye injury while undertaking activities related to your employment, you may be eligible for WorkCover compensation for that eye injury. The amount of compensation you are eligible for will depend on a variety of factors including the severity of your eye injury and any loss of earnings as a result of this injury. This compensation is often provided as ongoing payments or a lump sum payment depending on the nature and severity of the injury. WorkCover claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your claim.
Eye injury compensation after a transport accident:
If you have sustained an eye injury as a result of a transport accident such as a car crash, you may be eligible for TAC compensation for your eye injury. The amount of compensation that you are eligible for will depend on a variety of factors including the severity of the injury, any loss of income as a result of the injury, and costs associated with treatment for the injury. TAC provides compensation and support for people who have been injured in transport accidents. This compensation is often provided in the form of a lump sum payment or ongoing payments. TAC claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your claim.
Medical negligence compensation for an eye injury
If you have sustained an eye injury as a result of medical negligence, such as a surgical error or misdiagnosis, you may be eligible to pursue a medical negligence claim. This medical negligence compensation can cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, loss of income and damages for pain and suffering sustained as a result of the eye injury. Medical negligence claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to assist you with your claim.
Public liability compensation for an eye injury
If you have sustained an eye injury in a public place due to the negligence or a breach of duty of care by the property owner, occupier, or manager, you may eligible for injury compensation. The compensation you receive from a public liability claim can greatly help pay for medical expenses and provide some financial security especially if the injury keeps you from work. Public liability claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your claim.
How Galbally & O'Bryan can help
If you have sustained an eye injury it is advisable that you seek legal advice from an injury compensation lawyer. At Galbally & O'Bryan, our expert injury compensation team can assist you with your injury compensation claim, advocating on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve. Our team take the time to understand your case and have a good track record in successfully resolving injury compensation claims.
Managing partner Nick O’Bryan is an expert in Injury Law and takes a personal interest in every claim. Nick has successfully resolved thousands of injury compensation claims of varying complexity.
Call Nicholas O’Bryan on 03.9200.2533 or email him at nobryan@galballyobryan.com.au to discuss your personal injury claim.
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Melbourne Office
259 William Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
T (03) 9200 2533
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Dandenong Office
Shop 9/147-151 Foster Street
DANDENONG VIC 3175
T (03) 9769 2510
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Pakenham Office
Shop 1, 15 John Street
PAKENHAM VIC 3810
T (03) 5941 7990
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