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If you have been injured in vehicle accident or other road accident, you may be entitled to claim damages.

Finding the right car accident lawyer is the most important thing for you to do in order to maximise your entitlement.
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Even passengers on public transport are entitled to file motor vehicle accident claims.

If the vehicle at fault is identified, an accident claim can be made against that vehicle’s compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer. Our car accident lawyers are here to help if you need someone to guide you along the way. For injuries sustained in a road accident, you generally have only 9 months from the date of the accident to lodge a claim form with the CTP Insurer of the at-fault driver. Extensions may be permitted if there is a reasonable excuse for the delay.

If the at-fault motor vehicle is either unregistered or unidentified, you can still bring a claim but strict rules and time limits apply. You can make a claim against the Nominal Defendant, and a state government fund will act as the CTP Insurer of the at-fault vehicle. A compliant claim form must be delivered to the Nominal Defendant within three (3) months from the date of the motor vehicle accident, failing which a claim may only proceed upon providing the Nominal Defendant with an explanation for the delay. Where the at-fault vehicle is unidentified, failure to deliver a compliant claim form to the Nominal Defendant within nine (9) months from the date of the accident will preclude a motor vehicle accident claim against the Nominal Defendant.

You have only 3 years from the date of the car accident within which to commence court proceedings failing which any claim you would have otherwise been entitled to bring will be forever statute-barred.

Personal injury can seriously affect someone’s life, and fear of being unable to afford legal costs should not hold anyone back from seeking rightful car accident compensation. Seek legal advice as soon as possible.

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How much money will I receive after filing a car accident claim?

Motor accident claims in Queensland do not award the same lump sum payments for every injured person. The amount you receive will be based on your personal circumstances. Due to the highly individual assessment process, we can not give an exact amount you can expect to receive when filing your insurance claim. Even experienced personal injury lawyers can only give rough estimates. However, we have some payout averages published by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission. According to this data (link), the average payouts range from $62,800 for minor injuries all the way to $2,378,100 for critical injuries.

What can I claim compensation for after a motor vehicle accident?

This is governed by personal injury law, and the aim is for you to receive compensation for any expense or loss that is the direct result of the accident. Our specialist motor vehicle accident lawyers will guide you through the claims process and ensure that you seek compensation for every damage you suffered.

The most common categories of payouts include:

How long does it take to receive compensation after personal injury claims?

Do I need a solicitor after a car accident?

No, if you are confident in filling out all the paperwork for your car accident claims, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (link) will provide you with a claim form.

However, legal representation by experienced lawyers often results in a higher willingness for negotiation from the legal team on the insurer. They know that an expert law firm can take them to court if they refuse to settle your compensation claim. This can speed up the legal process too.

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