How much am I likely to recover if my claim is successful?
That is a common question often asked by people before they commence claim for personal injury. There is no straightforward answer. The level of compensation is based upon the severity of your injuries, how long it takes you to recover, and whether or not you have been left with any long-term disability. However Award Claims will ensure that appropriate medical investigations and reports are obtained in relation to your injuries and when in receipt of those reports you will be advised of the likely value of any settlement that your claim is likely to attract.

When the death of the victim has been caused by industrial injury or disease, damages may include the following:-

a Damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenity before death.

b Financial losses (such as extra care) prior to death.

c Financial and testamentary expenses (ie. Funeral charges).

d For a surviving spouse (a partner of a long relationship) damages for bereavement.

e Damages for loss of financial benefits lost by the dependants of the deceased.

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