When you have a motor vehicle or car accident in Cairns (or anywhere in FNQ), our car accident lawyers can explain your legal right to claim fair compensation.
You could suffer a financial loss when you can’t work because of car accident injuries. Our car accident lawyers explain how Queensland personal injury law provides the right to make a car accident claim and secure compensation from the liable driver’s compulsory third-party insurer (when you are not at fault for a motor vehicle crash).
Splatt personal injury lawyers FNQ residents with car accident compensation claim advice on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis.
It’s free to know your claim eligibility and next steps. Call 1800 575 023
Learn your
entitlements
When you are injured in a Cairns motor vehicle accident and are not the at-fault driver, you have the legal right to claim compensation under the Motor Accident Compensation Act of 1994.
If you know the other driver’s information, the legislation says you have three years from the accident date to file a car accident compensation claim. However, this time frame is much shorter when you don’t have the details of the at-fault driver. You can seek legal advice to learn the lodgement deadline for your case.
Our Cairns-based car accident lawyers provide a free case review that explains your legal position. Pay when you win and zero if you lose. Call 1800 575 023
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Queensland cyclists often suffer more severe injuries than those inside a motor vehicle. If you are injured in a bicycle accident, our Townsville solicitors provide free initial advice for bicycle accident claims.
You could suffer a serious injury when involved in a motorcycle accident and receive compensation for pain and suffering.
You can suffer personal injuries in public transport accidents while travelling on buses, trains, boats, aircraft, etc. A personal injury lawyer can explain your legal options if this is your situation.
Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles often experience severe injuries due to their vulnerability. You could have the legal right to make a personal injury claim when a car hits you while walking, jogging or crossing a road.
If you are injured in a hit-and-run accident, you may be eligible for personal injury compensation by lodging a personal injury claim with the Queensland nominal defendant. Compensation lawyers can explain how it works.
A motor vehicle accident with a truck, heavy vehicle or semi-trailer can cause serious injuries. It’s free to know if you can claim compensation for your loss.
Sometimes, a car accident injury can cause a permanent disability or long-term impairment that prevents you from working and earning an income. In that case, you could be eligible to make a TPD claim through a super fund, depending on your T&Cs.
Learn your entitlements
People who suffer injuries in a Cairns car accident are likely to question how much they can expect in compensation. The simple answer is that the value of a car accident compensation claim depends on:
When calculating the value of payouts for personal injury claims, the following are considered:
When you contact our motor vehicle accident team for a free assessment at 1800 700 125, our compensation lawyers can explain the potential case value.
When seeking advice from motor vehicle accident lawyers, you will likely want to know how they bill legal costs. Experienced lawyers can be expensive, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll have a successful compensation claim.
Splatt Lawyers Cairns are 100% no-win, no-pay lawyers, which means:
Our personal injury lawyers can explain our fee structure during an obligation-free initial consultation. Call 1800 575 023
You can lodge a car accident claim in Queensland when you can prove that another motorist was either partly or entirely at fault for a traffic accident. Our no-win, no-fee lawyers provide advice on the CTP insurance claims process, including what you must prove for a successful settlement.
Note: Strict time limits apply to accident compensation claims. During free initial legal advice, a solicitor will need to know the following:
Strict time limits apply to personal injury cases. Our Cairns compensation lawyers can advise you of the deadlines that apply to your case during a free case review.
When you have the information for the other driver, you must file an accident claim form within:
If the other driver is not insured or unknown, you must file a claim form with the QLD nominal defendant within nine months.
Compensation claims lodged outside the legislated period will likely be rejected (with some rare exceptions). Our Cairns lawyers can explain the time limits for your case during a free case review. Call 1800 575 023
The car accident claim process involves a series of steps, from lodgement to negotiating a settlement with the compulsory third-party insurance company.
When you have suffered an injury in a road accident, you can seek advice from an accident lawyer about your rights and the legal process for personal injury cases.
Successful personal injury cases rely on compelling evidence to prove the at-fault driver's negligence. Photos, videos, and medical reports help build a strong insurance claim.
Filing a claim requires lodging an accurate Notification of Accident Claim form. This document details the accident, injuries, and estimated compensation.
Accessing fair compensation for a loss requires negotiations with the third-party insurer. Experienced personal injury compensation lawyers can explain the settlement process that considers all aspects of a claim.
An approved accident claim delivers a lump sum compensation payout to the claimant.
Most Queensland personal insurance claims are settled by mediation, avoiding expensive court proceedings. But if a case proceeds to a court trial, our no-win, no-pay guarantee means you owe nothing if you lose.
When lodging a compensation claim after a Far North QLD car accident, a personal injury lawyer understands what you must prove for a successful outcome.
During a free case review, a Splatt Cairns car accident lawyer can explain the following:
Our Cairns personal injury lawyers can explain the car accident claims process on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. It’s free to know your options. Call 1800 575 023
People who have a car accident in Cairns may choose to seek advice from an experienced car accident lawyer.
Kerry Splatt (our Principal lawyer) leads our Cairns legal team. He is a Queensland Law Society Personal Injury Accredited Specialist. This QLS award recognises lawyers with advanced expertise and in-depth knowledge of personal injury law, including car accident claims.
Lodging an insurance claim involves the following steps:
Our Far North QLD compensation lawyers advise on personal injury claims for motor vehicle accidents. For free, the team at our Cairns office will:
Get started by contacting us for a free case assessment on 1800 700 125
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