Unlike many other compensation lawyers, our No-Win No-Fee service includes disbursements, so you won’t be hassled along the way to pay for medical reports or other outlays
Proven track record in compensation and accident claims
Tailored strategies to meet your needs as well as a motor vehicle client app that makes communicating with your lawyer very easy
We handle everything, so you can focus on recovery
If you can’t get to our office, we are more than happy to come to you! We can visit you at your home or workplace during business hours, or during some after-hours time periods
Our team will move swiftly to ensure that your claim is kept moving and that all related work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Unlike many other compensation lawyers, our No-Win No-Fee service includes disbursements, so you won’t be hassled along the way to pay for medical reports or other outlays.
Our team of expert compensation lawyers will try to keep the claim process as easy and stress-free as possible for you.
Motor vehicle injuries include those incurred with the involvement of a bus, bike, train, motorcycle, car, truck or other motor vehicle.
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident due to the negligence of another person, a lawyer can help you obtain all the compensation and damages to which you are legally entitled.
We can help if you are:
If the ‘at-fault’ vehicle is identified and negligence can be established, your claim can be made against the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer of that vehicle. Everyone who registers a motor vehicle in Queensland must have CTP insurance, and all motor vehicle owners are liable for personal injury claims made against them by other road users.
If an ‘at-fault’ vehicle cannot be identified, is unregistered, or not covered by CTP insurance, your claim can be made against the state government, as the Nominal Defendant. There are strict time limits for this so please ensure you contact a lawyer immediately.
If you were partly at fault, you can still claim but the compensation you are entitled to may be reduced.
Most importantly, you should obtain advice from a lawyer before signing any documentation or responding to any settlement offer from the other party, or you may lose your right to claim damages.
You should contact us as soon as possible after the injury, because strict time limits apply for making a claim.
What is a motor vehicle claim?
If you suffered an injury in a motor vehicle accident (i.e. a car, motorbike, lorry, train, boat, truck or any other motor vehicle) that was caused by another person or where you were only partially responsible, you have a right to claim. This is known as a Motor Accident Claim. It is compulsory for all vehicles registered in Queensland to have third party insurance so the claim will proceed against the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. If however, as mentioned above, the accident involves an unidentified vehicle (e.g. a “hit and run” or an unregistered vehicle), there is an insurer against whom the claim will be made; i.e. the Nominal Defendant, the Government insurer.
Time limits
You must lodge your claim within nine (9) months of the date of the accident, or within one (1) month of consulting a solicitor. If you do not, you can still lodge a claim, but you will have to reasonably explain the delay. Furthermore, if you do not commence Court proceedings within three (3) years from the date of accident, then you will forever lose your right to claim.
It is important to note that if you cannot identify the “at fault” car, you should contact us immediately. Where a car cannot be identified or where its registration has lapsed, there is only three (3) months from the date of accident to lodge the claim forms.
After your claim forms are lodged and we have been advised by the insurance company that they are liable for the accident, we can obtain reasonable funding for rehabilitation expenses from them. This means less financial strain on yourself at a time when you are already under significant financial pressure.
At this stage, it is impossible to provide an estimate of how long your claim will take. The simple answer is that it depends on your injuries and how long it takes for them to resolve. It is important not to finalise a claim prior to your injuries being fully recovered from. If you make a quick recovery, your claim may take only a relatively short period of time.
The worth or “quantum” of your claim depends on how the accident has impacted on your life, and importantly, your work and earning capacity. If the impact is minimal and you make a quick and complete recovery from your injuries, then your claim is likely to be modest. If however the injuries affect your ability to perform your work, or even require that you need to change your employment, your claim is necessarily likely to be much more significant. There are of course many different factors that affect how much money you will receive, as there are many “heads of damage” that are worth claiming for. The QLD Law Group are experts in this field and are able to properly appraise you of all the possible routes of obtaining compensation. This is why getting legal advice is so important.
What next?
You need to talk to us as soon as possible. It is very important that you speak to a lawyer before signing any documentation from the other party or their insurance company. This could affect your right to make a claim. Of course, strict time limits do apply to bringing a motor accident claim, so we recommend that you speak with one of our experienced injury lawyers as soon as possible after the accident. They will be able to appraise you of your right to claim and the process for doing so.
We would be delighted to have a conversation with you over the phone, or if you prefer, you’re welcome to visit our Brisbane office. In the event that you encounter challenges in reaching our office, simply give us a call, and we can arrange to meet you. We can promptly evaluate your eligibility for compensation and offer guidance on the process of filing out a motor vehicle accident claim to ensure you receive the damages you deserve.
You are entitled by law to receive damages for the injuries brought about by the negligence of another person, so contact us toll free on 1300 753 529 for a discussion concerning your claim, or contact us by email.
Unlike many other personal injury lawyers, our No-Win No-Fee service includes disbursements, so you won’t be hassled along the way to pay for medical reports or other outlays.
Larger firms will often have you dealing with numerous paralegals and administrative staff. In fact, you may only see a lawyer once or twice during your entire case! At the QLD Law Group, you’ll work with one of our professional personal injury lawyers for the duration of your case. This means that you’ll have expert assistance at all times, as well as the assurance and convenience of continuity.
We understand that personal injury claims are extremely time dependant. Our team will move swiftly to ensure that your claim is kept moving and that all related work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
If you can’t get to our office, we are more than happy to come to you! We can visit you at your home or workplace during business hours, or during some after-hours time periods.
Car Crash Line is a registered business name of QLD LAW GROUP PTY LTD (ABN 58656673166) whose registered office is Qld Law Group Place, 100 Wharf Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000.
Car Crash Line is a division of a law firm not an insurance provider. We handle claims on behalf of our clients, but we do not offer insurance policies. Our expertise lies solely in managing vehicle accident claims, with a focus on non-fault accidents.
We operate independently as a law firm and provide motor accident related services and are not associated with any insurance company. For general enquiries regarding your policy, please contact your insurance provider directly. You can find their telephone number on your policy documents.
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