OVERVIEWHelping you understand your rights and compensation options.
McInnes Legal's principal practitioner, Carolyn McInnes, specialises in personal injury law and compensation matters, particularly claims involving injuries that affect a person's ability to work.
⚖ WorkCover
Have you been injured at work, experienced workplace bullying or harassment, or suffered an injury that affects your ability to work?
McInnes Legal assists with WorkCover claims, rejected claims, weekly payments and common-law compensation. Work-related injuries can include accidents, lifting injuries, worsening of existing conditions, occupational disease, muscular injuries and psychological trauma.
- Workplace accidents and lifting injuries
- Worsening of pre-existing conditions
- Work-related disease and muscular injuries
- Psychological trauma related to work
- Weekly payments, medical costs and potential lump sums
- Home and vehicle modifications where necessary
✚ Victims of Crime Compensation
Are you or a member of your family a victim of crime?
Crime can cause financial loss, traumatic stress, physical or psychological harm and medical or other expenses. Assistance may include claims for medical costs, income loss, property loss, pain and suffering, home help and attendant care.
A victim of crime may include someone who has experienced burglary, violence, sexual harassment or abuse, workplace bullying, a transport accident, or injury in a public or private place due to negligence.
- Medical costs and income loss
- Property damage or loss
- Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
- Home help and attendant care
- Superannuation
Carolyn McInnes has represented multiple victims of crime, sometimes winning six-figure compensation for their suffering — including victims of sexual abuse and workplace bullying, random criminal violence, reckless driving, and the grieving families of victims killed by criminal acts.
✦ Transport Accident Compensation
Has a transport accident changed your life?
If you have been injured as a pedestrian, passenger or cyclist, McInnes Legal can help you understand your rights and pursue compensation for medical treatment, support services and income-related losses.
- Medical treatment costs
- Recovery and support services
- Income support and return-to-work support
◈ Public Liability
Have you suffered an injury on someone else's property?
You may have a claim under the Wrongs Act. McInnes Legal can assess the circumstances and help you pursue the compensation that may be available.
