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Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common sources of long term injuries in today's society. These injuries, which can include fractures, dislocations, whiplash, spinal injuries and brain injuries, can be life changing, leaving the victim with lasting disabilities which, in addition to the pain and suffering they cause, can result in expensive medical treatment costs and can constrain the victim's ability to earn a living.
If you have suffered an injury in a car accident, it is vitally important for you to explore whether you have a legal right to receive compensation for your injuries. Walker Legal Compensation Lawyers are the experts in the field of motor vehicle personal injuries. Your case will be handled by a personal injury lawyer with at least 15 years experience. We have the expertise to ensure that you get just results fast!
This article deals with motor vehicle accidents in the ACT. Note that there are important differences between the legal position in the ACT and NSW.
The law requires vehicles to be covered by a third party insurance policy. This policy covers the risk of liability for personal injury caused by a car accident. However it doesn't cover injuries where no driver is at fault or to the extent that the injured person causes their own injury.
Third party insurance compensates the victim for the expenses related to their injury. These include medical and care expenses and compensation for lost income, including future income. It also covers compensation claims for permanent incapacity, compensation for pain and suffering and for loss of enjoyment of life.
The law also provides a "nominal defendant" scheme so that victims are not disadvantaged if they are injured by a vehicle that is not insured or that cannot be identified.
By its nature, the CTP scheme means that you will be dealing with an insurance company when you make a car crash compensation claim. In most cases, claims are dealt with on the basis of an informal settlement with only a few claims needing to go to court.
It is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident as we can then ensure that you get appropriate treatment for your injuries and keep all necessary documentation and records to substantiate your claims. This is important because the requirements for proof can be complex, particularly where you want to claim loss of opportunity to earn future income.
The lawyer's main role in dealing with a motor vehicle accident claim is to negotiate with the insurer to ensure that the victim gets a fair deal in an appropriate time frame. Insurers can tie claims up in red tape. Walker legal knows how the insurers operate having acted for them in the past. We now use this insight to get you the best outcome in your case.
Walker Legal is also experienced in dealing with contested cases where it is necessary to go to court to ensure that our client gets a fair deal from the insurers.
Our personal injury experts can advise you on any car accident injury claim. We have lawyers who are fluent in Greek and Italian and can arrange home or hospital visits. We also work on a no win no fee basis. You can contact us on 1800 445 537.
