Page Author: Kerry Splatt is a Principal Lawyer at Splatt Lawyers and a QLD Accredited Personal Injury Specialist for more than 25 years. He has a deep understanding of car accident compensation cases, and has been nominated as a Leading Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer QLD Doyles Guide 2025
The best motor vehicle accident lawyers Brisbane has to offer can advise on your legal rights when injured in a car crash that wasn’t your fault.
Our Brisbane car accident lawyers provide QLD-wide compensation legal advice on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis, for road accident injury claims involving:
Experienced car accident lawyers know how to claim compensation under an insurance policy for injuries sustained in accidents involving cars, trucks, bicycles, quad bikes, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
In Queensland, you could be eligible to make a car accident claim when you are injured in a vehicle crash and are not the at-fault driver.
Regardless of how your injury occurred, our motor vehicle accident team offers free initial legal advice with direct access to a senior lawyer. There are no upfront costs or fees. Pay only when you win and nothing if you lose. Call 1800 700 125
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The Motor Accident Compensation Act 1994 (the Act) and the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 govern your legal right to claim compensation for car accident injuries sustained on Queensland roads due to driver negligence.
The Act imposes strict time limits to bring a compensation claim before a court, which is three years from the:
Our car accident lawyers in Brisbane can explain your right to claim a compensation payout for negligent driving. Seek legal advice with no upfront costs or hidden fees. Call 1800 700 125
Specialist lawyers for car accident claims are legal experts who understand the Queensland MVA process and your rights.
Anyone injured in a road accident that wasn’t their fault could be eligible to pursue compensation, including:
Specialist motor accident lawyers can advise if you are eligible to make a third-party CTP insurance claim.
Motor vehicle accidents can have immediate consequences that disrupt your daily life, leading to long-term consequences.
Even if you were partly at fault for a motor vehicle accident, you could be entitled to seek damages. In this situation, a personal injury lawyer can explain how your level of contribution impact a compensation payout.
What you do after an automotive accident can impact your eligibility for compensation for injuries or damage. Immediately following a road accident, you should take these steps:
Our personal injury lawyers provide legal services on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Call 1800 700 125
A motor vehicle accident claim is a damages claim that is lodged with the QLD CTP insurer after a collision caused by someone else’s negligence.
After a car accident that was not your fault, you have the right to seek legal representation from road accident lawyers. Here is what you need for reliable legal advice:
Also, a medical certificate from a healthcare provider is often required to verify injuries that support a compensation claim.
There are several costs involved in making a car accident claim, including:
An expert team can provide a fee estimate during a free claim review.
NOTE: Our 100% no-win, no-fee policy covers all fees and costs, so you owe nothing if you lose.
Statistics from the RACQ show that the top 10 worst roads for car accidents in Brisbane are as follows:
Splatt Lawyers is 100% no-win, no-fee Brisbane car accident compensation law firm. Our motor accident lawyers offer legal support with:
It’s our No Win, No Fee, No Risk guarantee. Our Brisbane road accident solicitors can explain our no-risk legal funding policy during a free case review. Call 1800 700 125
NOTE: Depending on how the incident happened, it may be covered by workers’ compensation.
CTP (Compulsory Third Party) insurance is a mandatory accident policy that covers the financial costs associated with injuries or death caused by road accidents.
If you have been injured while cycling on Queensland roads due to negligence, you may be able to claim injury compensation.
A motorcycle accident can lead to serious injuries, particularly for pillion passengers and those riding quad bikes.
You could claim injury damages when you have a transport accident in a taxi, Uber, bus, coach, train, plane, cruise ship or any other type of public transport accident.
Pedestrians can be involved in accidents in a variety of circumstances. So, if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to claim damages.
A person injured in a hit-and-run accident can still seek motor accident compensation, even when motor vehicles leave the scene. In this case, a personal injury claim is lodged with the QLD nominal defendant.
A truck accident can be a serious and life-altering event. Sometimes, both the truck driver and motorist suffer debilitating injuries. Splatt Lawyers can explain your right to seek compensation for a loss.
The motor vehicle accident team at Splatt Lawyers works with Kerry Splatt’s guidance – a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law.
The QLS awards this accreditation to personal injury lawyers who demonstrate skill and expertise in compensation law. Splatt lawyers provide an obligation-free initial consultation.
Experienced personal injury lawyers can explain the rights of injured people following a motor vehicle accident. They can advise on the claims process including:
Consulting with qualified motor accident lawyers in Brisbane can help you find the best path through the claims process, so you can achieve a fair settlement for cat accident injuries.
How much compensation you can receive for a traffic accident that was not your fault depends on the circumstances. There can be a significant variation in the value of common law damages; however, the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 allows compensation for:
Splatt’s Brisbane car accident lawyers can provide a settlement estimate with free initial advice. Call 1800 700 125
One component of compensation for QLD motor vehicle accident payouts is damages for non-economic loss. These include pain and suffering, which are calculated using injury scale values (ISV).
ISV points are attributed to an injury using an ascending scale with higher values for severe and critical injuries. Other components include:
Note: Substantial medical evidence can be required to support a claim, especially in complex cases.
Injury Severity | ISV Points | ISV Payout Value |
|---|---|---|
Minor | 1 | $1,860 |
Moderate | 25 | $63,950 |
Serious | 50 | $171,550 |
Severe | 75 | $304,050 |
Critical | 100 | $456,950 |
All drivers have a duty of care for the safety of other motorists. So, when someone sustains physical or psychological injuries in a motor vehicle accident, they could be eligible to seek compensation.
Generally, CTP insurance is included in Queensland motor vehicle registration and applies to all road users. So, when a car accident occurs, our motor accident lawyers can help with advice for:
Strict time limits apply to starting the claims process for a motor vehicle accident in Queensland. Whether you sustained injuries as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you can be blocked from seeking compensation if you miss the lodgement date.
Our compensation lawyers can advise you on the time limit for your case during a free case review. Call 1800 700 125
A QLD road or auto accident can have psychological or physical consequences on your health. Queensland legislation protects your right to make a personal injury claim.
Our injury compensation lawyers provide legal counsel to people affected by a car accident in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and throughout Queensland with no upfront legal fees.
We can provide motor vehicle accident compensation advice for conditions such as:
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries Table | ||
|---|---|---|
Whiplash | Spinal Injuries | Fractures |
Soft Tissue Injuries | Traumatic Brain Injuries | Psychological Injury |
Nervous Shock | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | Severe Burns and Scarring |
Head Injuries | Neck Injuries | Shoulder Injuries |
Loss of Limb | Partial or Full Paralysis | Permanent Scarring |
In Queensland, the administration of the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme is managed by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC). This regulatory body was established on September 1, 1994 and is funded by the levy included in your CTP insurance premium.
Generally, all registered vehicles must have compulsory third-party CTP insurance. Hence, when you have a personal injury claim for a car accident, an action is lodged against the CTP insurer of the at-fault vehicle.
Here is an outline of the legal process for car accident claims
Step | How it Works |
|---|---|
Seek medical attention | Visit a doctor for immediate medical treatment to start the recovery process |
Seek legal advice | An attorney can prepare an accurate statement of damages, which is a legal document that helps secure fair compensation. |
Notify the CTP insurer | After seeking medical attention, the first step of a car accident claim is to notify the compulsory third-party CTP insurer. Do this yourself or seek legal advice from a road accident lawyer. |
Lodge a motor accident claim | Lodge a motor accident claim form with the CTP insurance company, including all the relevant documents and evidence. |
Settlement or court proceedings | An approved settlement is a compensation payout from the insurance company at the end of the assessment process, typically reached through mediation and without going to court. But there could be court proceedings for a denied claim (which is rare).
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In Queensland, many people are physically or psychologically injured in a car accident or on motorcycles or on bicycles, while some are fatally injured.
These are the common road accident injuries that require hospitalisation, according to statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Road Injury Type | Hospitalisations | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Car Accident Injury | 21,327 | 31% |
Motorbike Accident Injury | 16,817 | 25% |
Bicycle Accident Injury | 16,517 | 24% |
Pedestrian Accident Injury | 3,638 | 5% |
Other Motor Vehicle Injury | 10,009 | 15% |
Splatt’s motor vehicle accident lawyers are based in ten locations from Cairns to the Gold Coast.
Our motor vehicle accident team offers an obligation-free initial consultation regarding your legal entitlements. We also provide home and hospital visits to people injured in an accident who can’t travel.
In Queensland, most car accident claims are resolved within 9 to 18 months. However, each claim is unique, and settlement time is based on the circumstances, including:
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers can provide an estimate if you decide to make a claim.
If a motor accident claim is successful, the CTP insurer funds the lump sum payment.
If you have been involved in a car accident that was your fault, you may still be able to claim compensation for any injuries sustained. For example, you could claim income protection or TPD benefits through your superannuation.
Injured passengers may be eligible to claim compensation against the driver of the at-fault vehicle when they suffered injuries in a traffic accident. Depending on the circumstances of the collision, they could receive fair compensation for the following:
Experienced road accident lawyers can advise on the best course of action for your circumstances.
You can claim compensation for a Queensland car accident without advice from traffic accident lawyers. The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) provides a claim form you can fill out to receive common law damages.
If you have a collision with an unregistered driver, you can still seek a lump sum payout from the Queensland Nominal Defendant.
Some Australian states set limits on the maximum compensation available. They also have different processes for accident claim forms.
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Our Brisbane accident lawyers provide advice for no-win, no-fee claims, including your eligibility for accident compensation.
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