Splatt’s Brisbane car accident lawyers or motor vehicle accident lawyers can advise on your legal rights when injured in a QLD car crash or traffic accident that wasn’t your fault. Our road accident lawyers provide accident compensation legal advice on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis, QLD-wide for personal injury claims relating to:
We can explain the legal and insurance process for injuries sustained in an accident involving cars, trucks, bicycles, motorbikes and other vehicles.
In Queensland, you could be eligible to make a motor vehicle accident claim when you are injured in a vehicle crash and are not the at-fault driver.
Regardless of how your injury occurred, our vehicle accident team offers a free consultation to advise your legal rights and entitlements. Pay when you win and zero if you lose. Call 1800 700 125
We provide home and hospital visits for people injured in a car accident and unable to travel. We also offer an obligation-free initial consultation regarding your legal entitlements after a motor vehicle accident.
The Motor Accident Compensation Act 1994 (the Act) governs 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 an compensation claim before a court, which is three years from the:
A Splatt car accident lawyer can explain your right to claim a compensation payout for negligent driving. It’s free to know your options. Call 1800 700 125
Specialist car accident lawyers provide legal advice for the claims process and your rights.
Splatt Lawyers is a 100% no-win, no-fee Brisbane car accident compensation law firm. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers offer:
It’s our No Win, No Fee, No Risk guarantee. Our Brisbane road accident lawyers can explain our no-risk legal funding policy during a free case review. Call 1800 700 125
NOTE: Depending on how the car accident occurred, it may be covered by workers’ compensation.
You may be entitled to compensation for a road collision by making a CTP claim. CTP (Compulsory Third Party) insurance is a type of accident policy that covers the costs associated with any injuries or death caused by road accidents.
This process starts by lodging an accident claim form with the CTP insurer as soon as possible after an accident.
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.
Motor vehicle accidents can have instant consequences that disrupt your daily life. Which means that any car accident, truck crash or bicycle accident could have 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 impacts your legal rights and entitlements.
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 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 claim for a Brisbane or Queensland 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
In Queensland, you could start a motor vehicle accident claim when you can prove another motorist was partly or completely at fault for your accident. In this case, our local motor vehicle accident lawyers advise on the CTP claim process and negotiations with the liable insurance company.
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.
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 car crash 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.
Splatt 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 and accident 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 Cord Injuries | Fractures |
Soft Tissue Injury | Traumatic Brain Injuries | Psychological Injury |
Nervous Shock | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | Severe Burns |
Head Injuries | Neck Injuries | Shoulder Injuries |
Loss of Limb | Partial or Full Paralysis | Permanent Scarring |
Identifying the driver of the at-fault vehicle is the key to achieving a successful compensation settlement. A personal injury law firm understands how to prove who is responsible for your harm and associated financial loss. Depending on how your accident happened, there may be more than one liable party.
Sometimes, knowing who the at-fault party is can be confusing, but you can get some idea by considering how your accident happened. Remember that even if you are partly to blame, QLD legislation protects your right to claim compensation.
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:
Splatt Lawyers provides legal advice on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Call 1800 700 125
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.
This is an outline of the Queensland motor vehicle accident claims process:
In Queensland, many people are physically or psychologically injured in a car accident or on motorcycles or on bicycles, while some are fatally injured. Below are the Australian statistics on road-accident injuries requiring hospitalisation.
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.
Remember, time limits apply when starting legal action. Our Queensland accident lawyers can explain the whole process during an obligation-free initial consultation.
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.
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers provide compensation legal services for car accidents on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis, so you pay when you win, with no upfront legal costs. Generally, the fee for our legal services depends on:
Furthermore, our legal fees are capped by QLD personal injury legislation.
If a motor accident claim is successful, the CTP insurer funds the lump sum compensation payout.
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. Depending on your insurance coverage, you may be able to claim through your superannuation or make an income protection insurance claim.
You could receive financial compensation when you have suffered injuries in a road accident as a passenger. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, you could claim a loss for:
Qualified accident injury lawyers can advise on the best course of action for your circumstances.
You can claim compensation for a Queensland car accident without advice from road accident lawyers. The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) provides a claim form you can fill out to receive compensation for common law damages.
If you have an accident with an unregistered driver, you can still claim a lump sum payout. In this case, the Nominal Defendant insures the case.
Some Australian states set limits on the maximum compensation available. They also have different accident claim form processes for injured persons.
You can seek advice about your legal rights after being injured in a motor vehicle accident. That’s because the claims process and insurers can be reluctant to pay out personal injury damages.
Our Brisbane accident lawyers provide legal advice, including your eligibility for accident compensation.
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