Expert Legal Support for Your Insurance Claim

At PCL Lawyers, our seasoned insurance lawyers in Sydney offer expert guidance and support through the complexities of insurance claims. If your insurance company has denied your claim or is slow to make a decision, if you want to complain to the insurance company or to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), or if you want to commence legal proceedings, we provide a top-tier legal service to secure the outcome that you deserve.

Types of Insurance Claims

We have decades of experience with just about every kind of insurance claim, acting for both insureds and insurers.

Our experience includes dealing with the following kinds of insurance claims:

• Business insurance – industrial special risks, construction, fire, accidental damage, loss of profits (business interruption), public liability, products liability, professional indemnity, directors and officers, and trustee liability;
• Personal insurance – home and contents, motor vehicle, sickness and accident, travel, consumer credit, death, total and permanent disablement (TPD), income protection and trauma.

It is not widely known that in a variety of situations an insurance company is prevented from denying a claim by the Insurance Contracts Act. This is Commonwealth consumer protection legislation which operates in favour of insureds and other claimants. Your insurance company may be prevented from denying your claim, but they haven’t told you this.

It is also not widely known that an insurance company that does not pay a valid claim within a reasonable time is liable to pay interest, under the Insurance Contracts Act. The insurance company has to pay interest even if legal proceedings haven’t been commenced, and even if interest hasn’t been claimed.

Your insurance company may already be liable to pay a substantial amount of interest on your claim, but you don’t know this and your insurance company hasn’t told you.

With our profound understanding of the legal landscape, we are committed to advocating for your rights and ensuring fair treatment by insurance companies.

Don’t be intimidated; our team is here to support you with clarity and authority. Speak to one of our experienced insurance lawyers in Sydney today to discuss your case and explore your legal options.

Stanley is a leading insurance lawyer has spent a total of 14 years working inside insurance companies, as well as many years in private practice. He has seen hundreds of insurance claims “from the other side”.

He is also a co-author of Australia’s foremost textbook on the Insurance Contracts Act. This is a “must have” resource for insurance lawyers.

Stanley combines extensive legal expertise with deep industry insight to effectively negotiate and manage a wide range of insurance law matters, from straightforward cases to highly intricate disputes. His proficiency ensures practical and tailored solutions for every legal challenge.

At PCL Lawyers, our seasoned insurance lawyers in Sydney offer expert guidance and support through the complexities of insurance claims and disputes. Whether you’re dealing with equipment or property damage, building insurers trying to get compensation claims we provide top-tier legal services to secure the outcomes you deserve.

Insurance companies often present challenges and can easily dismiss or deny claims. Common reasons include non-disclosure of information, failure to comply with policy conditions, or accusations of fraud. Our team is adept at dissecting insurance contracts and leveraging years of experience to counter these claims effectively.

• Expertise Across Fields: From professional indemnity insurance to property insurance, our knowledge spans a wide range.
• Proven Track Record: Our firm boasts years of experience in handling insurance disputes, with numerous successful outcomes for our clients.
• Personalised Legal Strategies: We tailor our approach to fit the unique aspects of your case, providing practical solutions and strategic insights.

• Equipment or Property Damage: Secure compensation for damages to your home or business premises.
• Liability Insurance: Protect your interests when facing claims related to liability issues.
• Builders Warranty & Insurance Claims: We have extensive experience in insurance claims involving defective building and construction work.