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Personal Injury Claim Lawyers Sydney
Ready to make a personal injury claim in Sydney? Understanding the claims process under NSW law is the first step to getting the compensation you deserve. At Gajic Lawyers, our personal injury claim lawyers Sydney guide clients through every stage of the NSW compensation process — from the first consultation to final settlement or judgment — on a No Win No Fee basis. Call 1800 318 002 for free advice today.
How to Start a Personal Injury Claim in NSW
Every personal injury claim in NSW starts with establishing three key elements: that someone owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty through negligence, and that their breach caused your injury and loss. Once these elements are in place, the claims process can begin.
The specific process depends on the type of injury claim:
- WorkCover claims — notified through your employer to their icare insurer under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)
- CTP motor accident claims — lodged with the at-fault driver’s CTP insurer under the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)
- Public liability claims — made against the negligent occupier’s insurer under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)
- Medical negligence claims — pursued against the treating institution or practitioner’s insurer
Our personal injury compensation claim lawyers Sydney will identify the correct pathway for your injury and manage the entire process on your behalf.
NSW Personal Injury Claim Time Limits
Time limits — called limitation periods — are critical in personal injury claims. Missing a limitation period can permanently extinguish your right to claim. In NSW, the general limitation period under the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW) is 3 years from the date you knew or ought to have known about your injury and its cause. However, different claim types have different rules — some shorter, some longer. Contact us immediately if you are approaching a limitation deadline.
What Happens After You Lodge a Personal Injury Claim?
After your claim is lodged, the insurer has a set period to accept or dispute liability. If liability is accepted, the focus shifts to assessing the quantum (value) of your claim. If liability is disputed, the matter may proceed to the Personal Injury Commission, mediation, or court. Our personal injury claim lawyers Sydney are experienced at every stage — from pre-litigation negotiation through to contested hearings in the NSW District Court.
If you would like to understand the broader personal injury framework in NSW, visit our main Personal Injury Lawyers Sydney page. For workers compensation claims specifically, see our Workers Compensation Lawyers Sydney page.
Contact Our Personal Injury Claim Lawyers Sydney Today
Ready to start your personal injury claim in NSW? Call Gajic Lawyers on 1800 318 002 or visit our Parramatta office at Alfred Park Chambers, 10/374 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150. Our personal injury claim lawyers Sydney offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation and handle all claims on a No Win No Fee basis.