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What you need to know about spine injury compensation in Victoria
Spine injuries can cause significant personal and financial stress. If you have sustained a spine injury, you may be eligible for spine injury compensation. In Victoria, this injury compensation is designed to reduce the financial strain caused by a spinal injury by covering some of the associated costs, including lost income and medical expenses.
This compensation may vary depending on the severity and circumstances of the spinal injury sustained.
Find out if you are eligible for spine injury compensation using our free online injury claim checker.
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Common Spine Injuries in Compensation Claims
Spine injuries are a serious and often life-altering category of injury compensation claims in Victoria. They can result from workplace accidents, motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, or public accidents such as slips and falls. These injuries may significantly impact your mobility, ability to work, and day-to-day independence. Some common spine injuries that may qualify for injury compensation include:
- Fractures or dislocations of vertebrae.
- Herniated, bulging or slipped discs.
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in partial or complete paralysis.
- Chronic nerve pain or damage (e.g. radiculopathy, sciatica).
- Compression injuries or crush fractures.
- Spinal stenosis caused by trauma.
- Post-surgical complications or failed spinal fusion.
- Whiplash-associated disorders (in more serious cases).
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) affecting the spine or limbs.
If you've experienced a spine injury, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and understand your rights to compensation.
Common Types of Spine Injury Compensation
If you have sustained a spine injury in Victoria, there are several types of compensation that may be available depending on how the injury occurred. These include:
WorkCover (workplace injuries)
If your spine injury happened at work or while performing work related duties, you may be entitled to WorkCover compensation. This can help cover medical expenses, income support and rehabilitation costs.
TAC (transport accidents)
If your injury was caused by a motor vehicle accident, TAC compensation may be available to assist with treatment expenses, lost wages and long term care.
Public liability (accidents in public or private spaces)
If your spinal injury occurred due to negligence, such as a slip and fall or a falling object, you may be eligible for public liability compensation. This can provide financial support for medical bills and loss of income.
Medical negligence
If your injury resulted from medical error, such as a surgical mistake, delayed diagnosis or poor treatment, you may be able to pursue a medical negligence claim. Compensation may cover medical costs, rehabilitation, income loss and pain and suffering.
These claims can be complex. It is recommended that you seek advice from an experienced injury compensation lawyer to help you understand your entitlements and guide you through the process.
How Galbally & O'Bryan Can Help
If you have sustained a spine injury it is advisable that you seek legal advice from an injury compensation lawyer.
At Galbally & O'Bryan, our expert injury compensation team can assist you with your injury compensation claim, advocating on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve. Our team take the time to understand your case and have a good track record in successfully resolving injury compensation claims.
Managing partner Nick O’Bryan is an expert in Injury Law and takes a personal interest in every claim. Nick has successfully resolved thousands of injury compensation claims of varying complexity.
Call Nicholas O’Bryan on 03.9200.2533 or email him at nobryan@galballyobryan.com.au to discuss your personal injury claim.
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MELBOURNE VIC 3000
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