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Professional Drivers & Compensation

If you are a professional driver who has been injured in a motor vehicle accident while you were working than the first thing you need to do is speak to Frank Boitano – the Workers Compensation Lawyer.

Many professional drivers are unaware that they may have entitlements to compensation under the workers compensation scheme or the motor accidents compensation scheme.

The first thing a professional driver needs to do if they are injured in a motor vehicle accident while at work is:

- Attend a doctor to receive medical advice and assistance on their injuries.

- Report the accident to the police and obtain a police report number.

- Report the accident to their employer. 

- Call Frank Boitano on (02) 9630 0444.

Whilst professional drivers may have the choice of making a claim under the workers compensation scheme, or the motor vehicle accidents compensation scheme, they will need expert legal advice on these different schemes and what each best covers the circumstances of their accident. Making a claim under one scheme may limit a professional driver’s ability to claim under the other scheme, it is imperative that this legal advice is sought as early as possible. The type and amount of compensation for your injuries varies under the two schemes so speak to Frank Boitano to make sure you receive your maximum entitlements to compensation.

In the event that the accident has resulted in the death of a loved one who was a professional driver then the family of the driver is able to make a claim for compensation under the workers compensation scheme or the motor accidents scheme. Once again, it is imperative that expert legal advice is sought before deciding on which scheme as the type and amount of compensation under the schemes for the death of a family member vary. 

Under both the workers compensation scheme and the motor accidents compensation scheme you may be entitled to receive the following payments:

- Payment or reimbursement of your reasonable medical and rehabilitation expenses.

- Lump sum payments for any permanent impairment suffered as a result of your accident.

- In certain circumstances lump sum payments for past and future economic loss.

- In certain circumstances lump sum payments for pain and suffering.

- In the event that the accident resulted in the death of a loved one payment of funeral expenses and, in certain circumstances, lump sum payments to the family of the professional driver.

If you are a professional driver and have been injured at work in a motor vehicle accident and you’re not sure who to talk to about your entitlement to workers compensation then give Frank a call. It won’t cost you a cent and you will be getting advice that insurers would rather you didn’t hear. 

Call Frank today for an appointment on (02) 9630 0444 or email him at   For all appointments there is easy parking opposite his office at 29 Fennell Street, North Parramatta.