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LGIS bushfire injury claims

In the event that a volunteer is injured, priority should be given to seeking medical treatment.  Once the volunteer or his/her representatives are able, they could lodge an insurance claim for the LGIS claims team to process.

To enable a claim to be made, the following is required:

Please note that in respect of claims for loss of earnings:

  • The injured person will need to produce sufficient evidence of his or her actual weekly earnings (e.g. payslips, tax returns etc.).  Depending upon the complexity of the documentation provided, the LGIS claims team may need to refer the documentation to an accountant or similar - with the written approval of the injured person. 
  • In the event that the injured person does not agree with the LGIS claims team's decision concerning the claim, the matter can be referred to an independent arbitrator under the Commercial Arbitration Act 1985 (WA).

Bushfire motor vehicle and plant claims

Motor vehicle and plant damage

Loss of, or damage to any vehicle should be reported immediately to the LGIS claims team.

To enable a claim to be made, the following is required:

  • Motor vehicle claim form and one repair quote.
  • Property bushfire claim form to be completed by the bushfire control officer or other member of the bushfire brigade under whose direction the injured person was fighting the bushfire at the time of the accident.

The above forms can also be obtained from the LGIS claims team.  The claimant should provide the completed forms to you. They will be forwarded direct to the insurer as per the normal motor vehicle claims procedure.

Third party liability

If any advice is received from a third party intending to take legal action against you personally or your brigade, please notify the LGIS claims team immediately for instruction.

Please note:  Admissions of Liability and/or comments should never be given.
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