Our QLD pedestrian accident compensation lawyers help with legal advice for personal injury claims when you are injured while jogging, walking on a footpath, bike path, road or even sitting in a public space. Being the injured party in a pedestrian accident can disrupt your life and stop you from working.
In Queensland, you have the legal right to claim accident compensation when injured while using a footpath, road, or public space due to negligence. Splatt Lawyers’ personal injury solicitors support Queenslanders who are harmed in pedestrian incidents with legal advice. It’s free to know your options, so contact our car accident lawyers for your comprehensive claim review. Call Now: 1800 700 125, or email us >
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In Queensland, your right to claim compensation for a pedestrian accident is regulated by the Motor Accident Compensation Act 1994 (the Act). As per Section 109 of the Act, an application for a compensation claim can be filed before a Court of competent jurisdiction within three years either from the:
At Splatt Lawyers, it’s free to know your right to claim. Owe nothing until you win, and zero if you lose. So get started now by calling 1800 700 125.
Our pedestrian injury lawyers advise on the legal process and your rights.
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Calculating your pedestrian injury claim value relies on how much your physical or psychiatric injury has altered your daily life. These calculations consider the following factors when determining what your claim is worth:
You will need compelling and irrefutable evidence for a successful outcome. A compensation law firm will explain the claims process and potential personal injury benefits. As a guide, your claimable compensation elements (Heads of Damages) can include the following:
If you are hit by a car or any other motor vehicle, please contact our pedestrian accident lawyers to learn your legal right to make a claim and the approximate value of your compensation payout.
Your free initial consultation will help you determine your next steps. Call Now: 1800 700 125.
If a pedestrian accident has caused you physical or psychological injuries because of another person’s negligence, you might worry about the cost of advice from a personal injury solicitor. The cost of protecting your rights through legal representation may be beyond your means.
You have no financial risk when you seek advice from Splatt Lawyers. Our No Win, No Fee, No Risk guarantee means that:
Learn more about our 100% No Win, No Pay funding when you contact our personal injury lawyers for a free comprehensive claim review. Call Now – 1800 700 125
You should seek informed legal advice immediately if you have a pedestrian accident claim. Please know that there are several deadlines for lodging personal injury claims. The Queensland Limitations of Actions Act 1974 specifies that legal proceedings must commence within three years of your accident date. However, there are other time limits for compensation claims.
Failure to comply often means losing your entitlement to restitution. Please ask a qualified pedestrian accident lawyer for advice on collating robust evidence so you can access all your personal injury benefits.
You could be eligible for compensation if you have been harmed as a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident on Queensland roads. If the negligent party leaves the scene and you don’t have their details, you could file a claim against the nominal defendant. This is known as a hit-and-run claim.
Please get in touch with a personal injury lawyer to know your rights if you think you might have a case. It’s free to be sure. Call Now – 1800 700125.
All Queensland Road users must have compulsory third-party insurance. Four top insurance companies support CTP insurance, which is present in all motor vehicle registrations:
When you are harmed by a traffic accident and are wholly or partially not at fault, the pedestrian victim has the legal right to compensation by the CTP insurer. Your pedestrian accident lawyer negotiates your settlement with the third-party insurer of the negligent party.
Your actions following your incident will impact the legal outcome of your personal injury claim. For this reason, you must seek accurate legal advice immediately. Here are the recommended steps injured pedestrians should take:
When a motor vehicle accident (like a hit-and-run accident) results in a fatal injury, close family members of the deceased can claim legal damages, which could be significant compensation, including funeral costs and death benefits. Close family members who suffer a psychological reaction may also be eligible to make a nervous shock claim.
Splatt lawyers provide legal advice for pedestrian accident compensation claims. We help Queensland accident victims understand their due legal entitlements when harmed by another’s negligence.
If you are a pedestrian hit by a car, our lawyers and solicitors will help you establish who is responsible for your harm and identify the liable insurance company.
It’s free to start, and there is nothing to pay until we win your claim. Call 1800 700 125.
When the unexpected happens, and you have a Queensland or Brisbane pedestrian accident, legal help is close by. With 10 convenient locations, from Cairns to the Gold Coast, there is sure to be a Splatt accident compensation lawyer near you now. Choose yours: Toowoomba, Logan, Ipswich, Caboolture, Bundaberg,
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You lodge your case with the CTP insurer of the at-fault party when you claim for a pedestrian injury in Queensland. Typically, large insurance companies have teams of staff (including lawyers) whose job is to minimise or deny insurance payouts.
Our pedestrian accident compensation lawyers regularly negotiate with all the leading insurers and have the legal smarts to ensure you access all your entitlements.
Every legal case is different. The time taken to settle a pedestrian accident claim depends on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, how long they take to reach maximum recovery and the complexity or simplicity of your case.
Straightforward cases can resolve in 6 months, while catastrophic injury claims can take several years. Ask our compensation lawyers for a settlement estimate when you contact us for your free case assessment.
Our personal injury lawyers work on a 100% no win, no fee basis. This funding means you owe us nothing until you receive a lump sum compensation for your pedestrian accident claim. Rest assured; we explore every legal avenue to ensure you access all your entitlements. Our No Pay policy means you have no financial risk for your case. If you lose, you pay nothing.
If you are a pedestrian injured in a hit-and-run accident, for example, on a pedestrian crossing, your claim will likely be against the nominal defendant.
Generally, a pedestrian hit by an unidentified car or motor vehicle is covered by the QLD CTP insurance scheme and, hence, can lodge a pedestrian accident compensation claim with the statutory body. This type of compensation claim has a short lodgement time frame, so please contact our personal injury lawyers immediately to learn your rights if this is your situation.
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