Motor Vehicle Accidents

Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident?

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, whether it was as a car or truck driver, motorcycle rider, passenger, cyclist, pedestrian or public transport passenger you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

• How do I make a claim if I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland?

You should record the registration number of the vehicle that caused the crash and exchange details with the parties involved. It is important that the motor vehicle accident is reported to the Queensland police and that a Queensland Police Report is completed. A Notice of Accident Claim Form needs to be completed and lodged with the relevant CTP insurer. It is important that the Notice of Accident Claim Form is completed correctly and we can assist you with this.

• Am I eligible to make a claim?

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident (either a vehicle or a bicycle) as a driver or passenger due to the fault of another person who is insured under a CTP insurance policy, then you may make a claim under the Queensland legislation. Contact our office for your free consultation to find out whether or not you are eligible to make a claim.

• What is Compulsory Third Party Insurance?

CTP insurance is compulsory for all drivers in Queensland. As long as your vehicle is registered, your Queensland CTP insurance will cover you for any injuries caused to other road users if you are at fault for a motor vehicle accident anywhere in Australia.

• Are there any time limits for making a motor vehicle accident claim in Queensland?

The Notice of Accident Claim Form must be given to the relevant insurer within three months if it is a Nominal Defendant claim, otherwise within nine months of the accident occurring. If you consult a solicitor, the form must be given within one month of the first consultation with your solicitor. These are strict time limits and it is important that you understand them.

• How much will it cost?

Our firm acts on a “no win no fee*” basis so you do not need to pay any legal fees until the successful completion of your claim. Contact our office to discuss our “no win no fee*” arrangement.