Queensland Personal Injury - Can I make a claim for a segway accident?
With societies progression towards new modes of transportation, lighter and more convenient options such as segways and e-bikes are becoming more and more popular options. However, due to the lighter and smaller nature of a vehicle like a segway, injuries can be more devastating than injuries involving larger vehicles.
What is a segway accident?
Segway accidents can occur in many ways. For a segway rider, the individual could be struck by another vehicle, knocked off by someone or something, or a mechanical fault could cause the segway to act erratically. Such an accident is likely to result in injuries for the rider involved, including fractures, whiplash, cuts and grazes, head injuries and even psychological injuries.
What to do if involved in a segway accident?
If you are injured in a segway accident, it is critical to seek medical attention as soon as possible following the event. However, other important steps include noting the details (such as the registration plate number) of any other vehicle involved in the subject accident, obtaining the full details of anyone else involved in the accident, and the contact details of any potential witnesses.
Following the accident, the injured person should seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer to explore a potential claim. If the accident involved another vehicle, they may have a claim throuhg that vehicle’s compulsory third party insurance – a CTP claim. If the accident involved a mechanical malfunction, the injured person may have a public liability claim against the manufacturer or provider.
Assistance from a personal injury lawyer may include assisting the injured with preparing the relevant Notice of Claim form which would be lodged on the ‘at-fault’ party.
What do I need to prove in order to have a claim?
To be entitled to a claim under the Queensland scheme the accident must firstly have taken place in Queensland, and the injured party must not be at-fault. There are critical time limits that can affect your ability to bring a claim, therefore it is important to seek the advice of a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure your rights pertaining to time limits are protected.
What Can I Claim?
If you are successful in your claim, you might be able to recover a range of damages, including:
- Medical expenses: The cost of your medical care, such as doctor’s visits, hospital bills, and medication. In addition, you can also receive a component of your settlement attributed to future medical expenses you may need, including future surgery and rehabilitation.
- Lost wages: including the past loss of any missed income from the date of accident up until the date your case settles; as well as a component for future economic loss, which compensates you for any continuing impairment in your earning capacity into the future.
- Pain and suffering: The emotional and physical pain and suffering you experienced as a result of your injury.
The damages awarded from the settlement of a claim are paid as a lump sum inclusive of all heads of damages you are entitled to.
What Next
If you have been involved in an accident with a segway, contact Littles Lawyers for a free initial assessment of your rights and entitlements.
If you have any queries regarding the article, please contact via Free Claim Checker or email us.
