Winning Difficult Cases & Providing Valuable Advice Since 1905
Taylor & Scott Lawyers have been assisting people who have sustained personal injury in Sydney and NSW for over 118 years. Where a person has suffered physical or psychological injury or death, a claim may be made. We are proud of our reputation and extensive experience in this area of law, with a number of our lawyers recognised as specialists in their field by the Law Society of New South Wales.
Taylor & Scott Compensation Lawyers in Sydney and NSW
Renowned as one of Australia’s most prestigious legal firms, Taylor & Scott Compensation Lawyers reach out to all people of Sydney and NSW who require expert legal assistance without unwanted financial burden.
Experienced and knowledgeable in all fields of compensation law, Taylor & Scott delivers a smooth and timely claims process for victims of negligence with no win no fee policy. We maximise potential payouts for recovery from physical or psychological injuries, ensuring you get the compensation claim results you deserve. No matter if your injury was sustained in the workplace or outside e.g. a shopping centre or in a motor vehicle accident, Taylor & Scott Compensation Lawyers offer you a free face to face case assessment. Our team of expert compensation negligence lawyers will lay out a plan to ensure that you secure maximum compensation for your injuries. All compensation/negligence claims are conducted with Taylor & Scott’s no-win/no-pay fee arrangement. At Taylor & Scott, we are proud to say that ”WE CARE FOR YOU”.
Taylor & Scott Compensation Lawyers Can Help You With:
What do compensation lawyers do?
If you suffer an injury due to negligence or breach of duty by another person, you may be entitled to bring proceedings for damages against them. work place injuries, in a public place, a private place, in a motor vehicle accident, or anywhere else. At Taylor & Scott, we offer a free case assessment, and if we believe your case is sound we will immediately commence common law proceedings on your behalf.
Most compensation claims can be successfully settled before needing to go to court, making the services of experienced accident compensation lawyers a wise investment. Although compensation claims are generally straight-forward, there are many situations where legal intervention is the best way to overcome obstacles and keep the claim process moving. With more than 118 years of experience, we have the know-how to assist during complex accident claims scenarios including workplace accidents, ensuring you get the outcome you deserve.
When do you need a compensation lawyer in NSW?
If you believe you have a valid compensation claim but are unsure how to proceed, Taylor & Scott compensation law firm will navigate the complex legal system and maximise damages on your behalf. Negligence arises, in the most part, when a person or an organisation fails to take reasonable steps to ensure the welfare of others in their jurisdiction, particularly when dangers or hazards could have been avoided.
In compensation claims, a person, organisation or entity must first be found to be liable, and then the extent of any damages can be assessed. Taylor & Scott legal services expertise covers a broad range of personal injury matters, so speaking to one of our compensation lawyers will disclose your claim’s potential outcome. The procedures for claiming damages or personal injury compensation, and the calculation of those damages, can vary depending on how or where the personal injury was sustained. Compensation can include:
- Weekly compensation payments
- Medical, travel and rehabilitation expenses
- Lump sum compensation for permanent impairment
- Domestic assistance
- Death benefits and funeral expenses
- Alterations to home or vehicles
- Employment training courses
What types of compensation claims can you make in NSW?
Compensation law covers every type of incident where negligence has resulted in an injury. NSW occupational health and safety guidelines are extensive, as are the duty of care responsibilities when overseeing the actions of other people. The amount of compensation benefits you receive, the purposing of compensation payouts, and the method compensation is paid (such as weekly payments or monthly) are relative to the type of injury (e.g. back injury), extent of injury symptoms (e.g hearing loss), expectations for recovery and other individual compensation claim factors.
In addition, insurers provide various grades of cover, enabling people to tailor compensation payments for specific purposes while also maintaining quality of life. Among the most common are compensation claims listed below.
Why Taylor & Scott Litigation Lawyers are one of the leading compensation law firms in NSW
When it comes to your health and future, it’s not wise to work with an inexperienced lawyer. Taylor & Scott Lawyers have a long history of successful negotiations, winning compensation claims since 1905 for Australians and visitors to our shores. An experienced compensation lawyer will give you an advantage when it comes to getting desired results quickly and efficiently. Compensation claim procedures are undertaken during stressful times and clients don’t want a long, drawn-out claim situation.
A well-resourced firm such as Taylor and Scott with no win no fee policy provides the backing of a company geared up to take on even the most complex of cases. Your health is too important to take risks with, so it’s important to find a compensation lawyer who remains up to date and is dedicated in their respective compensation field. Taylor & Scott compensation lawyers deliver strong representation with honesty, integrity, and transparency. We guide clients throughout the entire legal process, avoiding scenarios such as those shown below that can derail a compensation claim.
Can I get a second compensation opinion with Taylor & Scott?
If you are injured due to someone’s negligence, it’s wise to get a second opinion. If your claim is part of workers compensation, a consultation with one of our lawyers and an additional independent doctor may be required. In addition, if you are not satisfied with the initial advise from a compensation lawyer, a second opinion from Taylor & Scott Lawyers may be the right option. We offer a free face to face case assessment in all personal injury claims and you may be eligible for our no-win/no-pay fee arrangement. We assist you in the fight for your legal rights in personal compensation matters, including deferring payment of our professional legal fees and expenses until your matter has been successfully resolved.
If Taylor & Scott Compensation Lawyers believe you have a good case they will take on your claim, providing you with financial peace of mind. In most cases, we offer our no-win/no-pay cost arrangement covering the obtaining of your medical records, procuring witness statements and expert opinions, both medical and non-medical. It’s worth noting that if you lose your case, a court might still order you to pay the other side’s costs. For this reason, a second Taylor & Scott compensation law firm opinion can be a compensation claim game-changer. If you come to us for a second opinion, you can be assured that our advice is based on more than a century of experience and a strong record of results.
Where are Taylor & Scott compensation lawyers located?
If your personal injury was sustained anywhere in NSW, Taylor & Scott Lawyers are the accredited specialists who can assist. We have helped countless negligence victims looking for personal injury lawyers which you can see from our countless testimonials and we have had years’ experience achieving compensation success since 1905 – including overseas clients who were injured while visiting NSW. We represent and offer legal advice to clients from across New South Wales, including Lismore, Port Macquarie, Parramatta, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Albury, Wagga Wagga, the Hunter Valley, Armidale, Wollongong, Newcastle, Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo and beyond.
We represent clients residing in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Asia Pacific regions and the United States, who have been injured whilst visiting/residing in New South Wales, along with Australian residents who have been injured whilst overseas. If we decide to act for you, it will likely be on a ‘no-win no-fee basis’, providing you with peace of mind during the claim process. The ‘no-win no-fee’ guarantee doesn’t apply to workers compensation claims. In such insurance claims, after we have made an initial assessment and believe your claim has merit, we will make an application to WIRO for a grant of legal assistance to cover all legal costs incurred in your workers compensation claim.
