Personal Injury

Frichot Lawyers have considerable expertise and over 30 years of experience in all aspects of Personal Injury and Compensation Law. Over the years we have represented not only Western Australians and their families but also foreigners through unimaginably difficult times assisting thousands of clients in achieving millions of dollars in injury compensation payments.

Frichot Lawyers regularly advises clients on proper levels of compensation for injury and loss and represents victims of motor vehicle accidents, victims of crime, workers injured at work and other clients who suffered personal injury in various public and other places. We assist clients to negotiate a complex process with the aim of achieving a settlement in a short time frame such that all parties can move on quickly and suffer the minimal financial impact. In certain situations, ongoing payments are available within a very short period of time after the commencement of a claim to assist those injured. Where negotiation fails to resolve your claim we can also provide representation in Court hearings. As a general rule compensation can be obtained for pain, suffering, loss of amenities, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of earning capacity suffered by innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents, crime and negligence of others. These claims are typically covered by insurance policies ensuring payments are made quickly and in full. It is also common that the insurance policies cover a great part of your legal and other costs and representation.

Our expert lawyers will assist you with all aspects of the compensation process, including:

Assessing your right to claim
Submission of Initial Claims
Communication with insurers, doctors, Police and other involved
Claims for ongoing support and immediate payments
Assessment of injuries by medical experts
Assessment of monetary value of damages
Settlement negotiation
Court representation

Articles of Interest

Compensation for Victims of a Sexual Offence

Apr 30, 2021

April is sexual assault awareness month, and it is important to know your rights to compensation if you have been a victim of a sexual offence. Sexual offences in Western Australia are governed by the Criminal Code Compilation Act 1913 (“Criminal Code”). Sexual...

WorkCover WA – Removal of Statutory Termination Dates

Oct 26, 2020

A recent legislative change in the Workers Compensation arena has, at last, removed the restrictive statutory timeframe in which injured workers must exercise their Common Law rights. The abolishment of the statutory ‘Termination Date’ has gone a great way to ensuring...

Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Claims in WA – Your claim could be worth far more than the settlement amount offered by ICWA!

Sep 13, 2020

At Frichot Lawyers we specialise in representing those injured as a result of accidents on the road in WA. We have extensive experience in dealing with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA), and we understand the physical, emotional and financial strain...

Workers’ Compensation – some practical legal advice for people who are injured at work in WA

Jul 2, 2020

Workers’ Compensation payments are payable to an employee who suffers a psychological or physical injury whilst at work. The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Scheme is a ‘no fault’ system, meaning that there is no requirement to establish that an employer...

FATAL ACCIDENT CLAIMS

Jun 4, 2020

Western Australia (‘WA’) has the highest road fatality rate in Australia. As we emerge from isolation and return to the roads, it is unsurprising that dreadful reports of fatal transport accidents are again prevalent in the news. Transport accidents are an avoidable...

Criminal Injuries Compensation: Recovering Compensation as a Victim of a Crime

May 15, 2018

If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you are a victim of a criminal offence such as an assault occasioning bodily harm, unlawful wounding, or sexual assault you may be eligible to obtain compensation for the loss and damage suffered. The three...