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Using Dowsing to Find an Accident Injury Lawyer

June 18, 2012 By admin

As an ancient form of divination, dowsing can be done by most people and can help you find all kinds of things from health problems to buried treasure, from ley lines to what colour you should wear to enhance your energies. Dowsing can even help you find almost anything even an accident injury lawyer!

Finding an accident injury lawyer who is right for you and will get the best possible result for you is really important for peace of mind, knowing you can get the justice and compensation you deserve. An injury helpline can certainly point you in the right direction however, you can use dowsing to confirm if you should sign up with a particular lawyer.

Dowsing is rather like riding a bike – easy once you can do it

You can use dowsing to help you answer questions i.e what you can claim and make the right decisions for you. To make your very own dowsing rod, all you need is just need a few simple materials and equipment.

Two metal coat hangers
Wire cutters or tin snips
Emery paper

Step 1: Cut the emery paper at one end of the longest (bottom) edge, before it bends up towards the shoulder

Step 2: Cut the rising edge of the other end half way along the shoulder to make a handle.

Step 3: Smooth the cut ends with emery paper or similar

Step4: Bend the handle out at right angles. You now have your dowsing rods.

Dowsing with rods

Here is how you can use your dowsing rods to find what you are looking for.

Fill a dish with water
Hold your rods loosely, but securely by the handles so they can point forward rather like a gun fighter holding his pistols and can swivel freely.
Walk towards your dish of water and watch the way the rods move – they often cross.
Now move away from away from the water and notice the change. Write this down.
Move around the room, noting the reaction of the rods when you move left and right of the water.
When you have tried this a few times and are clear about the signals you are picking up through your dowsing rods, it is time to try a little real dowsing.
Ask the following questions and you should get a definite yes or no;

Question 1: Is my name: (announce your name) – the answer will be your ‘yes’ swing.

Question 2: Should I contact the Australian injury Helpline to find the best lawyer for me?

Question 3: Do the lawyers recommended by the Australian Injury Helpline offer a good service and charge reasonably?

Question 4: Will an accident injury lawyer get me a better injury compensation payout than if I deal directly with the insurance company myself?

The answers should all be yes. You now know your dowsing rod is working!

If you have been involved in a car accident and have suffered an injury contact the Australian Injury Helpline on 1800 245 100. They will connect you with a vehicle injury lawyer if required.

Ten ‘Did you know’ facts about claiming vehicle accident injury compensation in Australia.

May 17, 2012 By admin

Making an insurance claim for an accident injury can be a scary experience. Below are 10 quick facts on making a claim to help you understand the basics.

1) You may be entitled to Accident Injury Compensation if you have suffered an injury in a road accident or motor vehicle accident.

2) If your accident happened as a result of someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to a common law claim as well as compensation. Click here to find out what you can claim.

If the other person was reckless and could have taken action to avoid the accident and they are deemed negligent by the police you may be entitled.
If the accident is your fault or partially your fault you may still be entitled to car accident compensation.

3) Seeking legal advice on Accident Injury Compensation could increase your compensation benefits by thousands of dollars.

An accident injury lawyer or vehicle injury lawyer is experienced and a specialist in personal injury law. These lawyers ensure you obtain the maximum CTP claim entitlements available. Call 1300 188 784.

4) Provide information that will support your claim. Include as much documentation as possible.

At the scene gather names and contact information of the other driver as well as their car registration and CTP insurance details. If possible gather contact details of any witnesses as well. This will assist your vehicle injury lawyer to prepare and process the claim.
Gather documents such as medical notes, police reports and witness reports. You may want to include photos of your injury. Keep copies of receipts for all relating expenses.

5) The insurance company have their own interests in mind

An insurance company aim to minimise payouts wherever possible and may try to defeat or reduce your compensation claim. In their best interests, insurance companies often only offer the bare minimum payout. Claim staff, are trained to sound caring on the phone and may tell you NOT to speak to a lawyer. Claim staff may also receive a bonus for minimising payouts. Something to be aware of.

6) You can claim a lot more than the cost of fixing your car. You may also be entitled to a CTP claim which is a separate claim for injuries and related losses.

Claim for car damage is one claim. You may also be entitled to a CTP lump sum. This is a completely separate claim and will more than likely be with a different insurance company.
This may include re-imbursement of expenses such as medical costs, rehabilitation costs, psychological assistance. A CTP lump sum may also include losses such as a loss of wages or salary. An accident injury lawyer can prepare a claim for all these losses and expenses as well as for your pain and suffering. They will fight to obtain as much as possible from the insurance company involved.

7) Time is a key element to determin eligibility for an accident injury claim.

Time is of essence when making a claim as strict limits apply. The time period varies and depends on your State or Territory.

8) Different laws apply in each state.

It is important to have the right legal advice on your specific case as each State and Territory in Australia has different laws and schemes.

9) You need to file a police report.

It is a legal requirement to report the incident to the police as soon as possible. If you fail to report the accident you will not be entitled to a CTP lump sum.

10) You must not rush into signing documents from your insurance company. Get a second opinion first by calling an independent injury helpline on 1300 188 784.

Once you sign a document accepting a lump sum payment from an insurance company you may end any rights to a future claim i.e. a common law claim. This may only be applicable in certain States or Territories. To make a claim click here or contact us on 1300 188 784.

Five Accident Injury Compensation Myths

April 13, 2012 By admin

Accident Injury Compensation – Important Information

It’s amazing how much people know or think they know about car accident injury claims. So many myths are doing the rounds and it’s these myths that prevent people from seeking to find out their real legal rights and entitlements.

Believing in myths that are misleading may result in your injury claim being minimised, rejected or disputed.

In this article we seek to expose the top five myths regarding injury compensation following an accident on the road.

Myth One: If you were to blame you won’t get accident injury compensation

This is not necessarily true. Depending on where your accident happened and the particular circumstances of your accident you may still have rights.

In some States and Territories in Australia there are ‘non-fault’ schemes in place. A non fault scheme means it doesn’t matter who is at fault as you will still be entitled to accident injury compensation.

If you were partly to blame for the accident but the other party was also at fault, you may still have entitlements as contributory negligence. Again it will depend on where the accident happened as to what entitlements you have if you were at fault.

Myth two: If the other driver is unknown you cannot make a claim for accident injury compensation

This is not true. If you are in this situation you may be entitled to injury compensation under a government scheme. There is by law in each State and Territory a central fund that will pay out individuals if they are injured by an unknown driver or vehicle.

The police must be involved and agree a motor vehicle accident took place and thereafter the laws of the individual State or Territory apply to what entitlements the injured person has.

These types of schemes offer injury compensation to victims of a hit and run as a driver, passenger or injured pedestrian.

Myth three: If your car accident happened on the way to work you won’t get work compensation

In some States if you were travelling to or from work, you may have work compensation entitlements. If you do have workers compensation entitlements it will be irrespective of fault or responsibility.

Myth four: You can negotiate the best possible payout with an insurance company without the help of an accident injury lawyer

Dealing directly with an insurance company directly is not recommended until you have contacted an independent organisation. An insurer will want to offer the lowest possible payout. A lawyer can obtain everything you are entitled to under the law.

Even if you were negligent, you may get a better payout by engaging a lawyer despite a proportionate reduction for being partially liable (or partly responsible). In some parts of Australia the legal fees are paid by the insurance company and are not deducted from your payout. A lawyer will not act if it is not in the best interest of the client.

Myth five: I can apply for injury compensation whenever I want

This is a common mistake many people make. Strict time limits apply in most parts of Australia. The time limits vary from State to State. The moral of the story is to seek injury compensation information and lodge a claim for injury compensation as soon as possible.

To honest, practical information or for a free case review call the Accident Injury Helpline on 1300 188 784.

FREE Call: 1300 188 784