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What you need to know about wrist injury compensation in Victoria
Wrist injuries can cause significant personal and financial stress. If you have sustained a wrist injury, you may be eligible for wrist injury compensation. In Victoria, this injury compensation is provided to alleviate financial strain by covering some of the costs often associated with a wrist injury including lost wages and medical expenses.
This compensation may vary depending on the circumstances and severity of the wrist injury sustained.
Find out if you are eligible for wrist injury compensation using our free online injury claim checker.
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Common Wrist Injuries in Compensation Claims
Wrist injuries are frequently the subject of compensation claims due to their impact on mobility, daily activities, and work capacity. These injuries often occur in workplace accidents, slips and falls, car crashes, or repetitive strain scenarios. Below are some of the most common types of wrist injuries that may be eligible for compensation.
- Wrist sprains and strains.
- Fractured or broken wrists (including distal radius fractures).
- Carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Tendonitis from overuse or trauma.
- Dislocated wrist joints.
- Ligament tears or ruptures (such as scapholunate ligament injury).
- Nerve damage or compression.
- TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) injuries.
- Post-traumatic arthritis in the wrist.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following wrist trauma.
Common types of wrist injury compensation
WorkCover compensation for wrist injuries in the workplace:
In Victoria, WorkCover compensation provides support and benefits to workers who have been injured while undertaking work related activities, inclusive of wrist injuries. If you have sustained a wrist injury, you may be eligible for WorkCover compensation. This compensation can provide support for medical expenses, lost income, and rehabilitation services. WorkCover claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your wrist injury claim.
Wrist injury compensation after a transport accident:
If you have sustained a wrist injury after a car crash in Victoria you may be eligible for TAC (Transport Accident Commission) compensation. This compensation aims to provide support for medical expenses, lost income and rehabilitation services after a transport accident. TAC claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your wrist injury claim.
Medical negligence compensation for a wrist injury
In Victoria, if you have sustained a wrist injury as a result of medical negligence, you may be able to pursue a medical negligence claim. This may have been the result of a surgical error, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, or inadequate treatment. Medical negligence compensation can cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, loss of income and damages for pain and suffering sustained as a result of the wrist injury. Medical negligence claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to assist you with your wrist injury claim.
Public liability compensation for a wrist injury
If you have injured your wrist due to the negligence or a breach of duty of care by a property owner, occupier, or manager, you may eligible for public liability injury compensation. Common causes of these injuries include slips and falls, falling or flying objects, or negligent security resulting in an unsafe environment. Public liability compensation can assist with medical expenses and provide financial security if the injury impacts your ability to work. Public liability claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your claim.
Lump sum compensation for a wrist injury
In cases of permanent or serious wrist injury, this compensation can take the form of lump sum compensation and is determined by the severity of your impairment and its impact on your ability to work.
How Galbally & O'Bryan can help
If you have sustained a wrist 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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DANDENONG VIC 3175
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PAKENHAM VIC 3810
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