How Much Compensation Would I Get For My Accident?

What is the average accident compensation payout in Queensland? The amount of compensation you may receive for your accident on the road or in the workplace depends upon your personal circumstances. Along with your lawyer’s knowledge, experience and legal skills, the key factors below will count greatly towards answering that question, such as:

• your age
• the accident details
• your employment circumstances
• your pre-injury lifestyle
• the extent of your injuries
• your lawyer’s knowledge and experience

As a rule of thumb in accident claims, whether a car, motorbike, truck or workplace accident, compensation is paid relative to the impact an accident has had on you and your life.

For example, a construction worker who has sustained a back injury is likely to suffer greater financial loss as a result of lost income than an office worker who has sustained a similar injury. Therefore, the construction worker would likely receive a greater compensation payout.

This also applies to the individual’s pre-accident lifestyle. As an example, a person who led an active lifestyle and played club sports is likely to receive a greater compensation payout than someone who led a sedentary pre-accident lifestyle.

Whatever your injuries, the circumstances of your accident, your profession and pre-accident lifestyle, our car and work accident lawyers can help you understand whether you are entitled to compensation and what you may be due for your claim. We can also give you an idea of the timeframes involved with making a claim for compensation, based on average claim process timeframes and the ins and outs of your case.

Please note that there are strict time limits involved when lodging an accident or workers compensation claim and that pre-court procedures and negotiations take time, with some claims for compensation taking much longer than others. Therefore, to ensure the best possible outcome for your case, it is advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible.

Each accident claim is unique, as it takes into consideration the individual’s unique circumstances as well as the unique circumstances of the accident. However, it is possible to determine an ‘average compensation payout’ by adding together the total number of accident claims finalised over the course of a year and dividing that amount by the number of settlements.

Below are the average motor accident (car, motorbike, truck, etc.) compensation claim payouts based on the 7,623 motor accident claims which were finalised in Queensland for the 2017 financial year:

• The average compensation payment for minor injuries was $65,957
• The average compensation payment for moderate injuries was $151,771
• The average compensation payment for serious injuries was $352,396
• The average compensation payment for severe injuries was $747,188
• The average compensation payment for critical injuries was $1,952,602

With regard to the duration of motor vehicle accident compensation claims in Queensland, in the 2015 financial year, the average claim duration was around 18 months. Because injuries affect everyone in different ways, every claim is different and only an experienced vehicle accident lawyer, one specialising in car, motorbike and truck accident claims, can provide an accurate assessment of the compensation due. As dedicated motor vehicle accident lawyers, we can assess your personal situation and potential claim.

What is The Average Workers Compensation Claim Payout in Queensland?

As with motor vehicle accident claims, each workers compensation claim is unique but it is possible to determine an average compensation payout using some 2014 official data.

• The average claim payment for minor injury (0% work related impairment assessed) in 2013 was between $160,000 to $260,000;
• The average claim payment for more serious injury (5 to 10% work related impairment assessed) in 2013 was between $213,000 to $468,000;
• The average claim payment overall was in the region of $182,500

These are purely calculated on average claim payments in Queensland, and thus every case is as different.

Our workplace accident claims lawyers can assess your case, determine whether you would benefit from filing a workers compensation claim, provide you with an estimated payout amount and guide you through the process. Examples of workers compensation claims include:

• Repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis
• Industrial and occupational lung conditions, including asthma
• Spinal injuries, such as back, neck and slipped disc injuries
• Chemical and asbestos exposure
• Arm, hand and finger injuries
• Head, brain and eye injuries
• Heart attacks and strokes
• Leg, foot and toe injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Burn injuries
• Fractures
• Cancer
• Stress
• Death

Additionally, workers compensation claims in Queensland also include accidents which occur while travelling for work, or travelling to and from work. There are many factors to consider and our experienced car accident and workplace accident lawyers can assess your case and determine whether it is in your best interests to lodge a car accident or workers compensation claim.

We Will Analyse What Your Compensation Payment May Be — At No Cost To You

At no cost, call us on 07 5531 4444 or fill in the short form in the footer of every page, and our accredited accident and workplace compensation lawyers will review your claim. You can also use our Compensation Calculator to get an online estimate of how much compensation you may be due. Either way, you will know where you stand with your accident compensation claim and be better informed to take the next steps.

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