It is important to start your claims process as quickly as possible, preferably within 6 months of the accident. However if it has been longer than this, we might still be able to help you, so the sooner you make contact with us, the better.

The first step in making a claim for compensation, is by completing your claim form. If you have done this by yourself, please bring it with you to your first meeting with us at K+K Legal. We can also help you complete the form. 

There are some important details you’ll need for the claim form, namely:

1. The details of the other parties involved, including registration of other vehicles and their contact details;
2. The names and contact details of any witnesses;
3. Any photographs of the accident;
4. The police report number (if reported to police);
5. A medical certificate (if you have one).

Under our State’s “no fault” scheme, you don’t need to prove your injuries arose from negligence, but there are various other necessary criteria which you must meet to have a valid claim.

As a starting point, we must prove that your work duties were capable of causing your injuries, or that the work incident occurred during the course of your employment.

The SA workers compensation scheme is not straightforward so this is why it is crucial to talk to our experienced legal team as early as possible in the process, so you get the right legal advice.

Yes, there are very strict timelines for making workers compensation claims in South Australia.

These time limits include:

1. Submitting your claim form within 6 months of sustaining the injury;
2. Making sure you lodge any surgery application during your medical entitlement period;
3. Making any third party claim or claim against your employer (if eligible) within 3 years of the date of your injury.

We encourage you to talk to us today so we can help you meet time limitations.

You may be able to make a victims of crime compensation claim in South Australia if you have been the victim of certain offences, such as an assault, robbery, home invasion or a sexual offence.  If the victim of these offences is a child under 18 years old, that child and their parent or guardian may be eligible for compensation.

In the case of a homicide, close relatives of the person who died may be entitled to compensation. In addition, the cost of the funeral may be claimed under state-funded compensation.

Our team has extensive experience working with victims at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and also assessed hundreds of victims of crime claims at the Crown Solicitor’s Office, so we understand how compensation is calculated.