Motor Vehicle Accident Claims in NSW

Have you been injured in a car accident in NSW?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New South Wales caused by the fault of another driver, you could be entitled to compensation…but you have to lodge your claim quickly as strict time limits apply.

Whether you are driver, passenger, pedestrian, cyclist, motorbike rider or pillion passenger, if you’ve been injured in an accident caused by the fault of a driver of a car (or truck, tractor etc) or the rider of a motor bike (or quad bike etc), you’re probably entitled to compensation.

Generally the compensation will be payable by the CTP (or Green Slip) insurer of the vehicle at fault. This is why it is not unusual to see people bringing these types of claims against a family member. The reality is that you’re probably more likely to be injured in a car accident caused by yourself, a friend or a member of your family…because that’s who you will generally be traveling with.

If you want to make one of these claims, there are a couple of things you need to do quickly.

What Should I Do?

Report the accident to the Police as soon as possible.

Lodge a Motor Accident Personal Injury Claim Form with the relevant CTP insurer within 6 months from the date of the accident.

You could be entitled to compensation to: cover you loss of income and medical and related expenses; to cover expenses relating to the provision of domestic assistance and care; or to compensate you for the pain & suffering you are experiencing because of your injuries…and if your injuries are catastrophic, you could be entitled to compensation for much more.

In our experience, most of these types of claims can be settled with the insurer for appropriate compensation so long as all the relevant evidence available is obtained and provided to the insurer in a timely manner…and so long as you don’t talk to one of the insurer’s investigators or let the insurer have you assessed by one or more of their doctors before you get legal advice from a compensation lawyer…the insurers will “doctor shop” if you let them..!

Our Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Team in NSW:

• Kimberley Sharpe
• Genevieve Gilmore
• Gavin Hanrahan (Managing Partner)

Our Promise:

• Highly professional and friendly service at all times
• Highly qualified team
• Complete confidentiality at all times
• Fast, efficient and courteous service

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