Catastrophic Injury Compensation Claims

What is a catastrophic injury? 

Each Australian state and territory has its own laws that define serious injury and catastrophic injury. These definitions are mostly relevant to personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, a public place or in the workplace. 

Broadly speaking, an injury is considered catastrophic if: 

• Its impact is serious and long-lasting 

• It meets the criteria detailed in the relevant laws in your state or territory 

The legal criteria could require that someone be at fault for your catastrophic injury. 

The nature of catastrophic injuries usually means: 

• You’ll need ongoing medical care 

• You may need adjustments to your home and vehicle 

• Your ability to continue working is impacted 

What are examples of catastrophic injuries?  

Catastrophic injuries can be life changing. A catastrophic injury could be:

• Catastrophic brain injury or other head trauma

• Multiple or high-level amputations

• Severe burns 

• Permanent blindness

• Back injury or permanent spinal cord injury (including to the brachial plexus)

• Neck injury

• Serious car accident injuries

• Significant workplace injuries

• Serious psychological injuries following a road accident or at work

• Significant public place injuries

Catastrophic injury compensation 

If you or your loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, it can be difficult to get your life back on track. Catastrophic injury compensation can help ease your financial concerns, especially when you need ongoing medical treatment and can’t work. 

How much catastrophic injury compensation can you claim?  

The amount of catastrophic injury compensation you can claim depends on the nature of your injury and its impact on your life. In most catastrophic injury cases, a monetary value can be placed on the gap between your life path before your injury, and your life path since your injury. 

How Shine Lawyers can help you with your catastrophic injury claim

No two catastrophic injury claims are the same. Shine Lawyers’ experienced catastrophic injury lawyers can meet with you in an obligation-free appointment to review your circumstances and advise you on your best course of action.  

Our experienced team works on a No Win No Fee* basis and can guide you through the process for making a catastrophic injury compensation claim. 

Superannuation and disability insurance 

Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to access benefits through your superannuation or other insurance policies. Our experienced superannuation and disability lawyers can provide an obligation-free review of your situation and advise you of your rights and ability to make a claim.