Principal solicitor, Sigi Cohen, has over 20 years of experience in a wide range of legal areas including Injury Compensation Claims. As well as arranging office appointments, Sigi offers a mobile service for MVA claimants being strongly of the view that legal services should be more accessible to the public and that lawyers should present a friendly, personal service to clients. Sigi therefore provides an alternative to conventional consultations with general lawyers in a traditional legal setting. Furthermore, Sigi Cohen ensures from the outset that clients are aware of all fees incurred and that the service provided is at all times open and upfront.

INJURY WA |Principal Sigi Hallis Cohen, Solicitor

INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIMS

The information given below may help you to ascertain if you are eligible to make an Injury Compensation claim

Motor Vehicle Injury Claims Have you made a claim for injuries suffered as a driver, passenger or pedestrian? If you are injured you need someone experienced on your side to fight for your rights and to ensure that you get a fair settlement. Don’t settle without legal advice. Your first offer is usually less than what your claim is worth. • Your MVA injury compensation claim would usually cover: • pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life • economic loss (loss of income) both past and present • loss of Superannuation • medical and rehabilitation expenses, both past and future • psychological expenses • domestic assistance as a result of not being able to perform household functions Ensure that you receive the maximum compensation entitlements by putting your claim in the hands of an experienced MVA injury lawyer and his team. Injury WA will guide you through the often stressful process of a claim with care and professionalism. Please be aware that there are strict time limits for making a claim so if you have made a claim see an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Workers Compensation Claims If you have been injured at work you may be entitled to make a workers' compensation claim to cover the cost of medical care, rehabilitation services and to compensate you for lost income. If you've claimed Workers Compensation, Sigi Hallis Cohen and Injury WA can help you. Whether you have suffered broken bones, a strain injury, a back injury, a stress-related or trauma injury or any other type of injury during the course of your work, we can assist and represent your best interests with experience, empathy and effectiveness. For full details of what is involved in Workers' Compensation claims, which can be quite complex, contact us and we will send you a letter explaining your options and entitlements as an injured worker. Please be aware that there are very strict time limits for Workers Compensation claims so the quicker you consult a personal injury lawyer the better. Public Liability Claims If you have been injured in circumstances other than in a motor vehicle accident or a workplace accident you may be entitled to bring a public liability claim. To make a public liability claim, there needs to be another party at fault. What type of incidents are considered public liability claims? The type of personal injury claims which fall under the public liability claim umbrella are numerous and include (but are not limited to): • Slips, trips and fall accidents • Unsafe premises • Sporting and recreational injuries • Accidents at pubs, clubs or other entertainment venues • School based injuries • Dog attacks • Worksite accident claims – against parties at fault other than your employer • Injuries sustained whilst working as a contractor, sub-contractor or as per a labour hire arrangement As your Public Liability lawyers, Injury WA will obtain evidence on your behalf, including medical information and details of any earnings lost. We consult with doctors and other experts and we assess your future needs. We communicate and negotiate with the other party and will look after all aspects of your claim to ensure you receive the best possible result, all of this on a no- win, no-fee basis. Please be aware that there are strict time limits for making a claim so see an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims If you have been the victim of a criminal assault and suffered injuries as a result, you may be eligible to make a criminal assault compensation claim and claim compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act , particularly if you are: • a victim of an offence and are injured and/or experience financial loss as a result of the injury; or • a close relative of a person killed as a result of an offence, e.g. a spouse, defacto, parent, grandparent, step- parent, child, step-child, or grandchild. Compensation can be sought for an incident reported to the police regardless of whether a person has been identified, charged or convicted of the offence. An experienced lawyer can assist in maximising a criminal injury victim's compensation entitlements by getting the necessary can result in a more thorough and complete assessment of your medical and other evidence as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are upfront about our fees for such applications and our costs are extremely reasonable. Please contact us for a quote. Please be aware that there are strict time limits for making a claim so see an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Medical Negligence Claims If you have suffered an injury or complication as a result of negligent treatment from a hospital, doctor, chemist or other health care provider and have made a claim, you may be eligible for compensation. If the level of care that you received from a medical practitioner was significantly less than the standard accepted amongst similar practitioners, and you sustained an injury as a result, you may be entitled to claim for compensation. This can also include incorrect advice, unlawful treatment and lack of treatment that resulted in injury. The types of situations or errors that can lead to a medical negligence claim are; • Treatment and Advice; where the treatment or advice you received is incorrect or unlawful. Included is a lack of treatment or a ‘failure to warn’ you of the risks and/or possible outcomes, that if you had known of you would have refused that treatment or medication and that resulted in injury • Medical or Surgical: where the surgical or medical procedure was conducted incorrectly, negligently or without informed consent and has resulted in further injury, illness or complications Medical negligence claims are usually complex and almost always strongly defended. With Injury WA your claim will be in good hands. We represent Medical Negligence clients with commitment and care, and we actively seek the best outcome for our clients. Please feel free to make an obligation- free appointment to discuss representation. Please be aware that there are strict time limits for making a claim so see an experienced medical negligence lawyer as soon as possible. Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Many people don't realise that their Superannuation often includes Disability Insurance for when they are unable to work due to any long-term injury or illness. A TPD payment covers a range of accidents, injuries and illnesses, and your disability does not have to be a direct result of something that happened at work. If you have experienced a car accident, a workplace accident, a public place accident or a medical condition such as cancer, heart attack or mental illness, you make be eligible to claim for TPD Insurance. To meet the criteria for a TPD payout the most common definition is: “A member [of a Superannuation Fund] is taken to be suffering permanent incapacity if the member has been absent from his or her employment for six consecutive months and the Trustee is reasonably satisfied that the member’s ill-health (whether physical or mental) makes it unlikely that the member will ever engage in gainful employment for which the member is reasonably qualified by education, training or experience” Consider whether your injury condition meets this definition and speak to us about it. Sigi Hallis Cohen has around 20 years of experience in assisting clients to apply for and receive their TPD insurance payout. Make contact today! Phone or email Principal Solicitor Sigi Hallis Cohen today and let us help you to get the best outcome for your injury claim

“I was injured whilst riding a motorbike home from work and was seeking legal representation to help me through my injuries and the financial difficulties that arose. I looked at a handful of motor vehicle injury law firms but decided on Sigi Hallis Cohen to handle my case. There were 2 main reasons I chose (and highly recommend ) Sigi : 1. Unlike some of the larger legal firms, I chose Sigi for his legal skills; I believe that the larger firms spend thousands on advertising and then rely on a large quantity of clients to be treated as cash cows. 2. I was extremely impressed that there were NO hidden costs, rather- truthfulness and transparency on how the legal process was going to be conducted. Sigi demonstrated excellent legal skills, and a wide knowledge about compo, from the start of my claim up to the pre -trial conference. I was not expecting as much compensation I received, which was my biggest stress while recovering from my injuries. I'm extremely glad I went with Sigi. I believe he was more concerned about my personal outcome and wellbeing than of his own interests. Again, thank you mate.” ------ Craig Gilbert ------

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