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Compensation in Australia - a fair go""
The laws in Australia about compensation originally reflected the Aussie idea of a "fair go".
The courts in this country have traditionally said that if I act in a negligent manner which causes you to suffer loss then I should cover you for that loss, whatever it may be. If the repair bill for your car is $10,000 then I should pay you $10,000. If you lose three months from work than I should reimburse you for the after-tax earnings you would have received during that time.So, what is meant by acting in a negligent manner? Again the courts have taken a pretty straightforward approach. I am expected to act in the way that a reasonable person would act. If I'm 10 years old then I'm supposed to act like a reasonable 10-year-old. If I'm a surgeon carrying out an operation, then I'm supposed to act like a reasonable surgeon.
Read More...NO WIN - NO FEE! FULL DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL FEES
At Stacks/The Law Firm we don't charge you legal fees unless we win your compensation case. Furthermore, our basis for charging will be discussed with you at the start of the case and any amounts to be deducted for costs will be clearly explained to you before we seek any instructions to settle your compensation case. One of the important matters always taken into account in determining costs is the net amount of compensation which you will receive.We specialise in providing expert legal representation in the area of insurance litigation and compensation law.
The Stacks Compensation Law User Group has been established across all of the Stacks/The law Firm offices. This means that compensation law specialists from 20 offices in NSW and QLD can regularly come together via conference calls and face-to-face meetings to share common precedents, pool resources and collectively problem solve. This is a real benefit to individual clients, who receive a consistently high level of service.
Nearest Stacks Offices:
The firms listed below have an in-house specialist in this area.