Personal Injury & Property Damage Compensation
Mark McAuliffe has extensive experience in the pursuit and management of claims arising from accidents.
Personal injury claims can arise from work place accidents giving rise to workers’ compensation and damages for negligence. Injuries can also occur in motor vehicle accidents and on other persons’ property.
Mark McAuliffe has been involved in many hundreds of claims over many years both in the dispute of compensation for injured persons and in the defence of claims for those alleged to be responsible. Our experience extends from all aspects of management of the claim through to the conduct of litigation should it be necessary to do so.
Property damage claims can be as difficult to manage as personal injury claims. Be it the loss of property through a fire, like the Margaret River fires in 2011, motor vehicle damage from traffic accidents, damage from wondering livestock or property damage from whatever cause we can assist you.
Often difficulties arise between our clients and their insurers and we are happy to assist our clients in ensuring that adequate compensation is provided under the terms of insurance policies.
At McAuliffe Legal we understand the difficult financial circumstances of injured persons. We can arrange deferment of fees until settlement, in appropriate cases.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
At McAuliffe Legal we have many years of experience in obtaining compensation for persons injured in motor vehicle accidents. Whether your claim is for whiplash, broken bones or more serious injuries, McAuliffe Legal is able to assist you in obtaining your maximum entitlement to compensation under the compulsory third party insurance scheme operating in Western Australia.
We understand that when you are involved in an accident often the last thing that you wish to be involved in is a legal dispute. Your focus is upon recovering from your injuries. At McAuliffe Legal we guide our clients from Margaret River, Busselton and Bunbury through the process and ensure that they obtain their maximum medical assistance available before proceeding to settle their claim.
Mark McAuliffe has acted for many claimants as well as well as previously acting for the Insurance Commission of Western Australia in the defence of claims when Mark was practicing in Perth. This provides us with a unique insight into the manner in which insurers approach the management of claims and enables us to maximise your return.
We are also conscious of the cost difficulties that many injured persons face in the pursuit of these claims. In appropriate cases we defer payment of our fees until the matter has been settled. We are able to negotiate with the Insurance Commission to obtain a significant contribution towards our costs. This often results in no cost to you as a claimant thus enabling you to receive the maximum benefit of the compensation that is payable to you.
We offer a first initial consultation for free if you do not proceed. This will enable you to determine whether a claim should be pursued at no cost to you if you decide not to proceed.
Work Place Accidents
In Western Australia many employees and contractors sustain injuries in workplace accidents each year. Even contractors, who might not normally appreciate their entitlement to compensation, in many circumstances can be entitled to the benefits of workers’ compensation.
At McAuliffe Legal we have an in depth understanding of the provisions of workers’ compensation legislation and of your common law rights to bring claims for negligence.
Many employees do not receive the benefits to which they are fully entitled to under the workers’ compensation scheme. This can take many forms including not receiving the full allowance of weekly payments, insufficient medical expenses being paid and premature settlement before your condition has adequately stabilised. With over 30 years’ experience in this field Mark McAuliffe is able to provide you with comprehensive advice and assist you in pursuing the compensation to which you are entitled.
Many insurers encourage injured persons to prematurely settlement their claims. At McAuliffe Legal we have a depth of knowledge in the value of settlements and can advise you as to what you are truly entitled to before you sign. Remember, once you have signed your settlement it is over forever, even if your condition deteriorates or you have a recurrence. At McAuliffe Legal we can assist you in properly evaluating your entitlements before you make that final decision.
Many employees are injured in circumstances where there is also an entitlement for lump sum damages over and above their entitlements to workers’ compensation. The legislative regime has strict time limits that must be complied with. Early comprehensive advice is essential to ensuring that you preserve your rights to pursue a claim for negligence. Whereas workers’ compensation has a limit upon your monetary entitlement, a negligence claim can often provide you with a greater amount of compensation to more fully reflect the losses you have sustained through your injury.
Your first consultation is free if you do not proceed with the claim. In appropriate cases, where you proceed, no fees will be payable until such time as your claim has been settled. Contact us today for that initial consultation to obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
Public Liability Claims
Everyday people are injured in Margaret River, Busselton and Bunbury through no fault of their own. Common accidents include slipping in shopping centres, tripping over footpaths and stumbling in potholes that have not been properly maintained by the owners of property.
If you are injured in an accident, or your property is damages in an accident, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the person responsible. At McAuliffe Legal we have over 30 years’ experience in assisting claimants pursue their lawful right to compensation. Whether it a claim for personal injury or a claim for property damage our solicitors have managed many hundreds of claims and obtained compensation for our clients.
Our initial consultation is free if you do not proceed. In appropriate cases we will defer payment of our fees until the conclusion of the claim and the receipt of your settlement. Contact us today for an initial no obligation consultation.
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Did you know that if you are injured as a result of a criminal act by another person that you may be entitled to compensation? In Western Australia there is a statutory scheme to provide compensation to injured persons in such circumstances. Whether it is an assault by a stranger, domestic violence in the home, psychological trauma as a result of being involved in or observing a criminal act, you may be entitled to compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
At McAuliffe Legal we have many years of experience in assisting our clients obtain the compensation to which they are entitled. We can assist you in the process of gathering the relevant evidence and putting forward your claim for assessment by the criminal injuries compensation assessor. We have a detailed understanding of the requirements of the legislation and the evidential needs to support your claim. We can assist you through this process to obtain the maximum compensation that is payable to you.
Your first consultation is free if you do not proceed. In appropriate cases we can defer the payment of fees until your settlement is received. Contact us today for your initial no obligation consultation to determine your rights to compensation.