Introduction
If you want to know what’s happening in anyone’s life, you don’t need to call or text them. All you need to do is go to one of their social media profile pages, and you will get all the information you need. Yes, everyone’s life has become a lot more public than it used to be. More than 70 percent of people who have access to the internet frequently use popular social networking sites.
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Impact of Social Media on Daily Life
Many people enjoy sharing their daily lives on social media, from their happiness, life experiences, anger, sorrow, and more. This can come in different shapes and forms, including writing, videos, and photos. It can be encouraging to see friends and family happy when going through a blue phase yourself.
Sharing Personal Experiences Online
At the other extreme of the spectrum, some people even post pictures of painful accidents or share specific details of their injuries. Doing this could have consequences, especially when you are in the middle of a personal injury claim. In such situations, it’s best to avoid publicity during such times.
Consequences of Social Media Use in Legal Claims
How could social media affect your accident claim? A personal injury claim is a means to obtain financial support from an insurance provider when you have suffered a physical injury or are going through emotional trauma. Physical injuries could include broken hands and legs, constant pain, head and brain injuries, heart attacks, and much more. Individuals make this claim for the following reasons:
How Social Media Affects Personal Injury Claims
To cover their physical injury treatment expenses such as hospital costs. As compensation for the emotional trauma they are going through during this challenging time.
Types of Injuries in Personal Injury Claims
The claimant should also claim for disability insurance to take advantage of compensation. To claim for a personal injury, the claimant should consult a medical expert to serve as the witness. The witnesses can help provide proof that the claimant’s pain is legitimate.
Besides physical injuries, claimants may also seek compensation for the emotional trauma they are going through during this challenging time.
To claim for a personal injury, the claimant should consult a medical expert to serve as the witness. The witnesses can help provide proof that the claimant’s pain is legitimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: The length of time you have to make your claim depends on the jurisdiction.
For instance:
- TPD claims – these may be commenced up to 10 years after you’ve stopped work. TPD claims are very technical and you may have more than one TPD claim.
- Car accident claims – A personal injury claim form should be filled in and sent to your CTP insurer as early as possible, but must be no later than six months from the date of your accident. HOWEVER, out of time claims may be made. New NSW CTP laws have made it difficult for injured people and many law firms still do not understand how to run new claims under these laws – so call us at PK Simpson Sydney as soon as possible.
- Workers compensation claims – You should contact a lawyer within six months of the accident. But remember, out of time claims can be handled by PK Simpson Sydney. We can help you get the treatment required to build your claim.
- Slip ‘n’ fall/occupiers liability claims – Your claim must be lodged usually within three years of the date of your accident.
Medical Negligence – within three years of the date of when the cause of action was discoverable to our client OR 12 years from the time of the act or omission which caused the injury through negligence.
A: At PK Simpson in Sydney we act on a no win, no fee basis and an estimate of the costs will be discussed and clearly explained to you during the preliminary stages of your claim. At the end of your claim, we charge only for the work we’ve done, so if your claim is finalised faster than expected, we charge fees only up to that point. Also, we pay for all medical reports upfront.
Unlike most law firms, we don’t charge a strict percentage which would have you paying a set figure even if the claim settles in two weeks. Costs can be affected by the type of accident, your insurer, liability and other considerations.
A: After all the claim documents are in and the medical records and reports are done, the personal injury solicitors at PK Simpson can better assess the worth of your claim.
A: If you’re reading this, you’ve come to the right place! PK Simpson is a top law firm in Sydney, so contact us today.
A: The NSW government pays solicitors to represent injured workers in NSW.
If your matter progresses to a common law claim, fees come out of the settlement monies.
So many of our clients are relieved and happy that they chose to bring in our lawyers, who are personal injury claims experts. Our lawyers ensured our clients’ settlement processes were less stressful and their personal injury claim payouts were what they deserved.
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A: A personal injury lawyer will represent you if you’ve been injured in an incident or accident that was not your fault. Lawyers such as the specialists at PK Simpson Sydney work in personal injury and compensation law, encompassing deliberate acts and negligence, to claim compensation for you. Apart from all the legal work, lawyers also help you to recover faster by making sure you get the treatment and resources needed. PK Simpson pays for all medical reports needed to maximise your claim and get the best evidence.
A: The legal definition of a personal injury is general physical and/or psychological damage to a person which is the fault of another party. This can be, for instance, the driver of another vehicle, another person, owner of a public area, or an employer. A physical injury usually involves an injury of a psychological nature or it can be one or the other. Specialist doctors are required to identify the nature of injury to round out a personal injury claim.
A: Payouts for personal injury are different for all cases due to the facts and circumstances of negligence and other factors. Ask our personal injury claim lawyers for information on your particular case.
A: To ensure you get the best possible outcome, we advise claimants to contact expert personal injury lawyers as soon as practicable after your injury occurs. Getting experienced personal injury lawyers on board to manage your claim can streamline the process and relieve stress so you can concentrate on your recovery.
A: If you’ve suffered serious bodily, psychological or reputational injuries it’s crucial that you contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. There are special skills and training and a thorough knowledge of the law required to file a personal injury lawsuit and there are time frames in which you need to lodge your claim. Especially for traffic accidents and medical negligence claims in NSW, you will need an experienced team to handle and build your claim. So the advice is to take action as soon as you are able.