Our Brisbane car accident lawyers provide QLD-wide legal advice to people who are involved in a motor vehicle or car accident as drivers, passengers, pedestrians, or riders.
Regardless of how the incident happened, our QLD road accident lawyers can explain eligibility for a car accident claim with genuine 100% no-win, no-fee funding. Pay only for a win and nothing if you lose.
Brisbane motor vehicle and car accident solicitors can explain the claim process and your right to claim injury compensation when something unexpected happens on Queensland roads. Our motor vehicle accident team can also provide a thorough, free case review.
In Queensland, the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 protects your legal right to make a road accident claim for a motor vehicle injury caused by the negligent driving of others.
This legislation allows three years from the date of the motor vehicle accident to lodge a compulsory third-party CTP claim for car accident injuries. However, you have a much shorter time to start legal action when you don’t know the other motorist’s details.
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers can explain whether you have a valid case and the applicable time limit during an obligation-free initial consultation. Call 1800 860 777
Insurance companies generally aim to limit their liability to pay out car accident compensation claims, as it affects their profitability. They employ various tactics, such as assigning a percentage of blame to the not-at-fault driver, referred to as contributory negligence.
Experienced car accident lawyers understand these tactics and the steps to challenge their decisions. In fact, MAIC data shows that legally represented clients generally receive larger settlements.
According to the Taylor Fry Annual Review of Premium Components, 31 December 2024 (released by MAIC). This report shows that a claimant with legal representation was paid approximately 7.5 times more compensation than someone who managed their own claim.
Our qualified road accident lawyers offer legal counsel when you suffer car accident injuries that are not your fault. They provide free initial advice that can explain the following:
Pay only for a win and zero if you lose. It’s free to learn your options. Call 1800 860 777
No fluff, spin or legal jargon, just straight up honest advice you can actually use.
Motor vehicle accidents can cause various physical or psychological injuries. Our auto accident lawyers can explain your eligibility to claim a compensation payout for careless driving.
Cyclists can be eligible to claim compensation under the at-fault vehicle’s CTP policy for injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents.
Motorcycle riders and their passengers can suffer serious injuries during a collision. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers can explain your rights after an accident.
A person injured in a truck accident can be eligible to make a personal injury claim under the QLD CTP insurance scheme. Our car accident solicitors can explain how it works.
Pedestrians who have suffered injuries in road accidents could claim against the vehicle’s CTP insurance policy, regardless of fault.
Passengers can be injured while travelling on a bus, train, ferry, ship, or aeroplane and while waiting inside the terminal.
People who are injured in a motor vehicle accident with an unknown vehicle can seek compensation through the QLD nominal defendant. Our auto accident lawyers can explain how it works during a free case assessment.
You can be eligible for a lump sum payout for an Uber, rideshare or taxi accident, either as a passenger or as a driver.
Our fatal accident lawyers can provide legal support for families who have lost a loved one is someone else’s negligence on Queensland roads. They can explain the process for claiming compensation when someone close to you is fatally injured in a car crash.
Surviving dependents may also be eligible for nervous shock compensation if they witness the collision or the aftermath of the accident scene.
We utilise the latest technology, enabling our QLD-wide team to explain your legal rights wherever you live in our great state.
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers provide road accident legal services with the leadership of Kerry Splatt, our principal lawyer. Kerry is a Queensland Society Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer.
An accredited specialist car accident lawyer undergoes further legal training and assessments, which provide them with advanced knowledge of personal injury law.
As a result, they can offer expertise regarding the accident claim process without any upfront costs until reaching a compensation settlement.
Know your entitlements
You may be unable to work and struggling to pay bills after being injured in a motor vehicle accident, which means the cost of legal advice is out of reach.
That’s why our personal injury lawyers provide a no-financial-risk policy for motor vehicle accident cases. 100% no-win, no-fee means the following:
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers can explain our 100% no-win, no-fee policy for motor accident claims during an obligation-free initial consultation. Call 1800 860 777
Drivers, riders, passengers, and pedestrians who suffer accident injuries due to negligent driving on QLD roads could be eligible to make a motor vehicle accident claim and receive damages. Passengers and pedestrians can receive compensation regardless of who was at fault.
Even if you were partly responsible for the accident (contributory negligence), you could still pursue compensation for physical and psychological injuries.
Strict time limits apply to motor vehicle accident claims in Queensland. Experienced traffic accident compensation lawyers can advise on the time constraints for your case, but these are the general guidelines.
When you have the at-fault driver’s details, you must lodge an accident notification form with the liable CTP insurer within the earlier of:
There is also a general limitation period of three years for car accident compensation claims.
You could still be eligible to make an accident compensation claim after a motor vehicle accident with an unregistered or uninsured driver. In this case, you lodge an accident notification form with the QLD nominal defendant (who acts as the CTP insurer).
Strict time limits apply to nominal defendant claims, which are:
The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) oversees Queensland’s Compulsory Third-Party (CTP) scheme. The levy paid by road users on their CTP insurance premium funds the work of this legal commission.
You could suffer a range of physical or psychological injuries during the violent impact of a car crash. But some are more common than others, including:
How much motor accident compensation you receive for a road accident depends on several factors, including:
In Queensland, compensation for common law claims considers “heads of damages,” including:
The Car Accident Compensation Lawyers QLD offer a free case review that can explain your eligibility and entitlements. It’s free to know where you stand. Call 1800 860 777
Making a car accident compensation claim can be complicated, and dealing with injuries, medical bills, and insurance companies after an accident can feel overwhelming, especially when the insurer or the other party disputes liability. However, understanding the steps can help smooth the process.
Your health is the priority when you have sustained injuries in a car crash, so first seek medical attention. Remember, some car accident injuries, like whiplash, can take time to develop.
The first step of a car accident claim is to inform the CTP insurer. In most cases, it is mandatory to report a traffic accident to the police before making a car accident claim.
You have the right to seek legal advice from motor vehicle accident lawyers when you suffer car accident injuries due to another person's negligence in a QLD road accident.
After a car accident, you should gather evidence from where the injury occurred. Photos, videos of the accident scene, witness statements, police reports and medical records provide evidence for a compensation claim and help identify the at-fault vehicle.
Next, you lodge a motor vehicle accident claim form and a medical certificate (if required) with the CTP insurer of the at-fault vehicle. The compulsory third party insurance company must send you a letter within one month to advise if it's accepting or denying the claim.
If the motor accident injury claim is successful, the CTP insurer funds the compensation payout. You have the right to seek legal advice about your options if the insurer rejects a claim.
In Queensland, you have the right to seek legal advice from personal injury lawyers following a motor vehicle accident that was someone else’s fault. Their knowledge of personal injury law can help you understand:
The Car Accident Compensation Lawyers QLD provides a free case review that explains where you stand, and all our legal services have a genuine 100% no-financial-risk guarantee. Call 1800 860 777
You can lodge a road accident claim without using a lawyer, but it’s essential to include all necessary details to avoid missing benefits.
MAIC released the Taylor Fry Annual Review of Premium Components 31 December 2024 which shows that a legally represented claimant generally receives 7.5 times more than a self-managed claimant.
You can lodge a road accident claim without using a lawyer, but it’s essential to include all necessary details to avoid missing benefits.
MAIC data shows that legally represented clients generally have stronger outcomes.
The duration for settling car accident claims can vary significantly, typically ranging from nine months to two years. The time required to reach a settlement depends on:
Individuals eligible to file a car accident claim include drivers and passengers in the vehicle, as well as pedestrians injured in the accident. It’s essential to understand your rights for potential compensation.
You could be eligible to claim compensation for the impact of psychological and physical injuries, including:
You generally have three years from the date of the accident to lodge a car accident claim in Queensland. Missing a lodgement deadline generally means being blocked from claiming common law damages.
You may still qualify for compensation for injuries sustained, even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, the degree of your fault will reduce the amount of compensation.
A CTP insurance claim usually settles within 12 to 18 months, with some simple cases taking less time. How long it takes to access compensation depends on:
If the accident happened in NSW or Victoria you would claim financial compensation under their scheme:
A passenger injured in a car crash may be eligible to access compensation by making a CTP claim against the policy of the at fault vehicle, regardless of how the incident happened.
Specialist car accident lawyers can explain how it works.
