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The occurrence of fatal road accidents are a tragic reality of people using our roads to travel and get around. Sadly earlier this week a cyclist in Dapto was allegedly struck by a bus and died due to his injuries. The outcome of an accident like this has consequences, not just for the untimely death of the cyclist but also for their family and persons who may have witnessed the fatal accident at the scene. Although it is reported that no one else was physical injured in this incident, it is possible that people may suffer a psychological injury as a result of having witnessed a tragic event such as this. Even close family members of a deceased person injured in a motor vehicle accident may suffer a psychological injury as a result of their untimely and tragic death. Psychological injuries may not be as obvious or visible as physical injuries and people who suffer psychological injuries may not realise they have sustained any injury unless and until they seek the opinion of a qualified medical practitioner or psychologist. People who have suffered a physical or psychological injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident may be entitled to compensation. This may also include people who have witnessed a motor vehicle accident that has resulted in a serious or fatal injury to another person or family members to a person injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident. If you or somebody you know has witnessed a tragic motor vehicle accident that has resulted in the death or serious injury of another person and believe that as a result, you may have suffered a psychological injury, you should discuss your potential rights and entitlements to compensation with our team of compensation lawyers. Your potential entitlements to compensation may include: payment of your regular weekly salary while you recover treatment expenses a claim for pain and suffering where you may not be able to return to work indefinitely, a claim for your future economic loss. It is important that you seek legal advice early with respect to your rights and entitlements to motor accident claims, especially within the first three months since the date of the injury. Being involved in or witnessing a road accident can be overwhelming and upsetting. At Kells, we understand what you’re going through and are here to help. Speak with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers for guidance on your options and whether you may be entitled to a claim. Our services are offered on a no win, no fee basis, with a free initial consultation, so you can focus on your recovery. Have questions or need legal guidance?

In the last few years, the number of people who own and operate electric bikes and scooters has risen. As these electric bikes and scooters become more affordable many people are choosing to upgrade from their previously non-electric counterparts to speed up their method of transport. Not to mention, these electric bikes and scooters can be fun. Although there has always been the possibility of road accidents for non-electric bikes and scooters – many of us now ask ourselves – ‘are these electric bikes and scooters more dangerous than the non-electric ones’? Although this a complex question and not one that this article will answer the reality is – what are your legal rights and entitlements if you are involved in an accident and injured while riding an electric bike or scooter. Fortunately, in New South Wales, if you have been injured in an accident while riding your electric bike or scooter (or even if you were a passenger) or if you have been injured as a result of being in an accident with an electric bike or scooter – you may be entitled to compensation. Your potential entitlements to compensation may include: payment of your regular weekly salary while you recover; treatment expenses; a claim for pain and suffering; and where you may not be able to return to work indefinitely, a claim for your future economic loss. Road accidents can be serious and lifechanging. It is important that you seek legal advice early with respect to your rights and entitlements to motor accident claims, especially within the first three months since the date of your injury. Here at Kells, our compensation team is always ready and happy to help people with advice that they need to navigate their rights and entitlements after an injury. If you, or somebody you know, have been injured while riding your electric (or non-electric) bike or scooter, and need help or advice navigating rights and entitlements to compensation, please reach out – we are here to help and are only a phone call or online enquiry away.

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