A personal accident lawyer is an attorney who specialises in representing people who are hurt by someone else’s negligent actions. This could include accidents resulting from car crashes, slip and fall injuries or medical malpractice cases. A good injury attorney will be able to guide victims through the process of obtaining fair compensation for their physical and psychological injuries.

In this case, the plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision where he suffered minor physical injuries, including bruising and a whiplash injury. He also suffered a traumatic mental disorder which worsened following the crash. His mother reported that he had been short-tempered and difficult to get along with since the crash. He was moping around the house more often and his mother felt that he did not have the same interests as he had before the collision.

Understanding the Job of a Personal Accident Lawyer

The plaintiff lodged a claim with the TAC for income replacement, medical treatment and rehabilitation costs on a no-fault basis. He was also eligible for a lump sum payment of up to $160,000 for permanent whole-person impairment. The TAC assesses permanent impairment through independent medical examinations and interviews with the claimant.

The TAC assessor ruled that the plaintiff’s psychological injuries were caused by the crash and he was entitled to compensation for them. However, the assessor also noted that there were a number of other factors (including previous depression and unsuccessful business ventures) which may have contributed to the psychological problems, but did not cause them.