Our QLD hit-and-run lawyers can advise on your rights for car accident injuries caused by negligent driving, regardless of whether you were a:
A personal injury lawyer can explain the steps of a hit-and-run claim and whether you can seek compensation.
Splatt’s hit-and-run lawyers offer a free initial consultation for hit-and-run accidents. All our car accident claim legal services are backed by a 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee. Pay for a win and zero if you lose.
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In Queensland, the Motor Accident Compensation Act 1994 (the Act) provides the legal right to claim common law compensation for injuries arising from a hit-and-run accident.
According to Section 109 of the Act, you can lodge a damages compensation claim with the nominal defendant within the legislated time limit.
Generally, it is more complex to have a successful claim when you don’t have the details of the negligent driver. That’s when advice from QLD car accident lawyers can help you understand the process of motor vehicle accident claims.
Splatt Lawyers offers a free initial consultation that explains your eligibility to seek compensation for a hit-and-run accident. Pay when you win and zero if you lose. Call 1800 700 125
Experienced hit-and-run lawyers can explain the car accident claims process and provide legal representation in litigation matters.
When you have a physical or psychological road accident injury with an unidentified driver (you don’t have the at-fault motor vehicle’s details), making a hit-and-run claim against the Queensland nominal defendant means accessing financial compensation for your losses. Generally, when you have a successful claim, you can seek economic and non-economic damages for:
Ultimately, how much compensation you receive in a lump sum settlement depends on the extent of your injuries and how much they have altered your life.
Our legal team can explain how ‘heads of damages’ apply to compensation calculations during a free case review. Call 1800 700 125
Splatt’s compensation lawyers provide personal injury claim advice with for hit-and-run claims with 100% no-win, no-fee policy means the following:
As a Queensland 100% no-win, no-fee personal injury law firm, Splatt Lawyers will not ask you to pay disbursement costs (until you win) or agree to a high-interest disbursement loan. This is our no-financial-risk guarantee.
It’s free to know if you qualify. Call 1800 700 125
You may be eligible to lodge a personal injury claim if you were the injured person in a hit-and-run accident. Under Queensland personal injury laws, if a careless driver causes a road accident and leaves the scene without providing their contact details or reporting the incident to the police, they are liable for any damages or injuries resulting from their negligence.
If you have details of the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident (like the registration number), you could make a compulsory third-party insurance claim for your loss. You can find the relevant CTP insurer here.
Financial damages from an approved common law claim typically include:
You can still be eligible to make a motor vehicle accident claim even if you helped cause the accident. In this case you would be assigned a level of contributory negligence that can reduce the payout value.
A qualified compensation lawyer can explain your case eligibility, including common barriers to a successful hit-and-run compensation claim. Call 1800 700 125
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurers provide coverage for all registered vehicles so people can access financial compensation for injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents, no matter who was to blame. The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) oversees this insurance scheme.
CTP insurance is designed to protect injured persons by covering injury-related expenses, including:
They also manage the compensation process, so the injured person can access benefits without having to identify or pursue the at-fault driver themselves.
If you don’t have the details of the other person involved in a motor vehicle accident, the QLD Nominal Defendant can take the place of the compulsory third party insurer.
This state government insurer was established by the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994. Consequently, if a driver involved fails to stop at the scene of the crime, you could make a claim through this State Insurance Regulatory Authority.
Strict time limits apply to lodging hit-and-run claims with the Queensland State Insurance Regulatory Authority, the nominal defendant. When you have sustained injuries in an accident with an unknown or unidentified driver, you must submit your compensation claim by the earliest of:
In Queensland, injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident vary from mild to serious injuries and death. Generally, the vehicle type, speed, time, place, and what you were doing at the time will determine the severity of car accident injuries.
Statistics show that the most common hit-and-run injuries include:
Psychological injuries, such as nervous shock, can also be claimed after a hit-and-run accident.
Serious injuries can be life-threatening, requiring extensive medical treatment with an extended hospital stay. Regardless of the damage, you should see a doctor following a hit-and-run accident, even if you have no symptoms. That’s because some physical and psychological injuries take time to develop, and early intervention can help speed your recovery.
When the accident involves a hit and run driver who flees the accident scene, they are called the unidentified vehicle. In this situation, you should:
Drivers involved in a car accident must stop their vehicle and exchange contact details. This information includes the make, model, and registration number of the other parties involved in the accident.
If that doesn’t happen, below is an overview of the compensation process for motor vehicle accident claims when the driver flees the scene.
If the police were involved, obtaining a copy of the police report can be beneficial for your claim. You can do this at a police station or online.
A personal injury lawyer can explain your rights regarding car accident claims and advise on the legal process.
Lodge a personal injury claim form with the nominal defendant
Once completed, you either receive lump sum compensation, or there may be court proceedings (which is rare).
Our personal injury solicitors offer a free case assessment and advice regarding legal proceedings on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Pay for a win and nothing if you lose.
It’s free to know your options. Call 1800 700 125
If you have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident with an unknown driver, Splatt Lawyers can provide legal support from ten QLD-wide locations.
When you don’t have the other parties’ insurance details, you:
Hit-and-run victims could claim compensation for emotional trauma when they suffer psychological damage in motor vehicle accidents.
You could make a personal injury claim when the other driver fled the hit-and-run incident scene.
Queensland accident lawyers can explain your right to claim hit-and-run compensation in this situation.
The expression “hit and run” refers to a traffic accident in which the other driver leaves the scene of the collision, typically after another road user has been injured.
When choosing a lawyer for a hit-and-run case, the important factors to consider include their specific experience, specialisation, communication style, and how they charge legal fees.
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