Our QLD motorcycle accident lawyers can explain your right to make a motorcycle accident compensation claim after being injured in a road accident that was someone else’s fault. In this situation, qualified personal injury lawyers understand the legal process and the elements you need to prove when you have suffered motorcycle accident injuries due to negligent driving.
The Car Accident Compensation Lawyers QLD provide motor vehicle accident legal services with 100% no-win, no-fee funding, which means you have no financial risk for your case. Our motorbike accident lawyers provide a free claim assessment that explains your entitlements after being injured in a motorcycle accident. It’s free to know your options.
The Motor Accident Insurance Act of 1994 covers the right to seek car accident compensation when you suffer a motorcycle injury caused by someone else’s negligence, either as a rider or a pillion passenger.
This motor accident legislation imposes strict time limits for lodging a claim against the responsible CTP insurer, generally three years from the accident date. But if you don’t have the other driver’s details, you have three months to claim against the nominal defendant.
The Car Accident Compensation Lawyers QLD offers a free claim assessment that can advise you on your eligibility and the time limits specific to your case. It’s free to know where you stand. Call 1800 860 777
QLD CTP insurers usually try to minimise their obligation to pay personal injury benefits since it reduces their profits. So, they will use different strategies, like blaming the motorbike rider, saying they helped cause the accident.
Experienced motorcycle accident lawyers know these tactics and how to dispute them.
Our team of motorbike accident lawyers can explain your rights when you suffer a motorcycle injury that was not your fault. A free case assessment covers:
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Deciding your next actions is determined by knowing the expenses and legal fees associated with a motorcycle accident claim. In general, lawyers for motorcycle accident claims operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning clients pay legal costs only if they win.
Our motorbike accident lawyers offer a 100% no-win, no-fee, no-risk guarantee, which means the following:
The Car Accident Compensation Lawyers QLD offers a free claim assessment that explains our legal fees and costs for personal injury claims. Call 1800 860 777
We utilise the latest technology, enabling our QLD-wide legal team to explain your legal rights wherever you live in our great state.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers offer legal advice for motorbike accident claims with oversight from Kerry Splatt. Kerry is a Queensland Society Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer.
A QLS-accredited specialist personal injury lawyer receives additional legal training and assessments, which equip them with a comprehensive understanding of personal injury law. When you claim compensation, they can provide further expertise about the legal process, including the proof required for a successful outcome.
Motorcycle riders are often at a higher risk of accidents than other vehicle drivers. When something goes wrong, accidents between motorcycles and motor vehicles often cause serious injuries and a substantial financial loss.
In most single vehicle accidents with motorbikes, the rider ends up under the motor vehicle or separated from their bike. They are often injured when drivers:
Motorcycles account for only 5.7% of vehicles on Australian roads; however, they are involved in approximately 19% of all traffic accidents in Australia.
Your steps immediately after a motor vehicle accident will influence the outcome. Protecting your rights depends on knowing the time limit to file a motorcycle accident claim. Failing to meet the deadline for starting legal action generally means being blocked from seeking common law damages.
In Queensland, there is a general time limit of three years from the accident date to seek compensation, and these are the time constraints for a CTP claim:
Motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries to riders with perhaps life-altering results. A victim’s quality of life may be greatly impacted by these injuries, influencing their mobility, capacity to work, general well-being, etc.
Leg fractures are the most common injuries suffered by motorcyclists in collisions with motor vehicles. But other common injuries include the following:
All motorbike riders and road users involved in motor vehicle accidents that were not their fault may be eligible to make a motorcycle accident injury claim. When successful, personal injury benefits for motorcycle accidents can cover various costs, depending on the severity of the injury and who was to blame for the road accident (including yourself).
Approved lump sum compensation can cover damages for physical and psychological injuries, including:
In some cases, personal injury compensation may also include lump sum payments for future loss of income and opportunities.
How much compensation you receive when injured in a motorcycle accident depends on several components.
When preparing a statement of damages, QLD personal injury lawyers consider the following:
Evaluating long-term care needs and potential future medical expenses is also a consideration when calculating fair compensation.
Experienced motorcycle accident lawyers understand how to calculate economic loss and non-economic damages covered by QLD personal injury laws.
Taking the proper steps immediately after a motorcycle accident can impact eligibility to claim compensation and the outcome of a motorcycle injury claim. Generally speaking, all persons injured in a collision should have some understanding of the legal system to achieve their desired outcome.
Riders, passengers, and other road users who suffer a motorbike accident may be eligible to make motorcycle accident claims in Queensland. You could still qualify for compensation even if you are partially responsible for the accident, in which case you will be assigned a level of contributory negligence.
If a motorcycle crash does not involve another motor vehicle, you could still be eligible to receive damages for your loss. For instance, a poor road surface might knock you off your motorcycle, causing serious injuries.
The Car Accident Compensation Lawyers QLD can explain your eligibility during a free case review. Call 1800 860 777
Regardless of how the accident happened, passengers involved in motorcycle accidents may have the right to seek compensation for their injuries. Passengers have this right no matter who caused the road accident.
Motorcycle accident payouts typically come from the at-fault driver’s CTP insurance company. Consequently, placing blame is an important consideration. The process of obtaining compensation can be complex when it involves multiple motorists, each with a portion of blame.
Experienced personal injury lawyers can listen to your story and help determine the guilty party and the consequences for the claim process.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident on Queensland roads, you are entitled to seek legal representation, regardless of how the accident happened. Motorcycle accident lawyers can assist clients by explaining:
Moreover, specialist knowledge of personal injury law also helps clients understand all their entitlements for an accident injury, helping them secure a fair outcome.
If you’ve suffered harm in a vehicle accident, a motorcycle injury lawyer can explain your eligibility for compensation benefits, including lump-sum payments for permanent impairment.
The Car Accident Compensation Lawyers QLD offers a complimentary case review that explains your rights and entitlements.
It’s free to learn your options. Call 1800 860 777
All QLD motorists must have compulsory third-party insurance cover. Therefore, the CTP insurer of the at-fault driver is responsible for funding the lump sum settlement payment of an approved claim. Furthermore, the insurer may also cover legal fees for motorcycle accident claims if the claim is successful.
No legislation sets a maximum compensation limit for motor accident claims in Queensland. However, there is a maximum compensation limit for pain and suffering (which is one component of a compensation payout), currently set at $478,500 from 1 July 2024.
Australian statistics on injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents indicate that other drivers of other vehicles cause the majority of motorcycle accidents. Common factors include driver errors and failing to read or obey road signs.
Your actions after a motorcycle accident can impact your legal right to claim compensation. So avoid:
You may still be eligible to claim compensation for a motorbike accident even if you are partly at fault. However, the settlement value will be reduced based on your level of contributory negligence.
You have up to three years after an accident occurred to commence legal action for a motorcycle compensation claim. However, there can be exceptions that impose much shorter time limits.
Our no-win, no-fee lawyers offer a free case review that can explain the circumstances of your case.
