{"id":10270,"date":"2016-01-07T10:51:12","date_gmt":"2016-01-07T00:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.humetaylor.com.au\/?p=10270"},"modified":"2016-01-07T10:51:12","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T00:21:12","slug":"what-can-i-claim-if-i-have-been-injured-in-a-motor-vehicle-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humetaylor.com.au\/site\/2016\/01\/07\/what-can-i-claim-if-i-have-been-injured-in-a-motor-vehicle-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I claim if I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation<\/a>.
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A claim for compensation is made up of different types of compensation (\u2018heads of damage\u2019), including:<\/p>\n

Non-economic loss
\n<\/strong>This includes pain and suffering, loss of amenities of life, loss of enjoyment of life and disfigurement. The amount of compensation for non-economic loss is based on the Injury Scale Value (ISV) of your injuries.<\/p>\n

Past economic Loss
\n<\/strong>If you require more than 7 days off work as a result of your injuries, you may be entitled to claim for your loss of income.<\/p>\n

Future loss to earning capacity
\n<\/strong>If you are unable to return to your pre-injury capacity to work, you may be able to claim for the loss of your future earning capacity.<\/p>\n

Special damages (including past medical expenses)
\n<\/strong>This can include items such as ambulance costs, x-rays, pathology tests, medication, physiotherapy and other treatment you require in relation to your injuries. It also includes equipment and other necessary items that are purchased as a result of your injury. You should keep all original receipts and accounts relating to your injuries as these make up an important part of your claim.<\/p>\n

Future medical expenses
\n<\/strong>A person suffering ongoing or lifelong medical problems as a result of the injuries may be able to claim damages for future medical expenses. This can include future physiotherapy, counselling, medication and equipment.<\/p>\n

Future care and other services
\n<\/strong>A claim can be made for the cost of future care you may require. For example, you may require someone to provide in-home care for you. If your injuries prevent you from performing normal day to day activities, you may also be able to make a claim for domestic assistance.<\/p>\n

Gratuitous services
\n<\/strong>This may be claimed where voluntary assistance is provided to the injured person by a parent, spouse, domestic partner or child.<\/p>\n

Wilson v McLeay damages
\n<\/strong>Damages may also be claimed for travel expenses where a parent, spouse, domestic partner or child of an injured person visits the injured person to provide care or assistance to them. Expenses such as flights, accommodation and bus fares can be claimed.<\/p>\n

You may also be entitled to claim for:<\/p>\n