REDCLIFFE, Australia - AussieJournal -- Following a car accident, among those issues that you may be entitled to receive compensation for (but not limited to these) are pain and suffering, along with care and assistance. Let's explore these below.

1. Pain and Suffering (General Damages)

You may be entitled to compensation for:

*Physical pain
*Emotional distress
*Loss of enjoyment of life
*Permanent disability or scarring

Unless one of the exceptions applies, General Damages are assessed in accordance with the Civil Liability Regulation 2014 in which injuries are ascribed an "Injury Scale Value (ISV)" which converts to a dollar amount dependent upon the date of injury.

2. Care and Assistance

If you require help around the home or with personal care after the accident, you may claim for:

*Gratuitous care and assistance
*Paid professional assistance

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Note: There are legal thresholds and conditions that apply to gratuitous care claims in Queensland.

In short, to be able to make a claim for the gratuitous care and assistance provided by friends and family following an accident, you must meet a threshold of having needed at least 6 hours per week care for at least 6 months following the accident.  Should that threshold be met, the value of such care at a professional hourly rate is claimable despite the assistance being provided gratuitously by family and friends.

In relation to paid professional assistance, the cost of nursing care, cleaning assistance and lawn and garden maintenance assistance is claimable at the rates incurred and paid to such providers.

To discover more about the other elements of compensation you may be entitled to following a car accident, visit our website - https://crewlegal.com.au/2025/08/22/what-types-of-compensation-can-you-receive-for-car-accident-injuries/.