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A motor vehicle accident can have you asking of a lot questions

No one wants to have a car accident but for just a second, imagine that you were and what you have to work out and deal with (assuming your injuries are minor)…

  • Who was at fault?

  • Who pays for all the car damages?

  • What transport will you need to arrange while your car gets repaired?

  • What about my children, partner, their injuries?

  • What needs for transport do my family have?

  • Who pays for the medical bills? 

  • Do I have witnesses?

  • Should I bring a motor vehicle accident claim for my injuries?

  • How do I bring a car accident claim?

  • How much compensation should I receive for my injuries?

  • Are there time limits that apply to my case?

That’s only a few of the things that will be going through your mind! It’s a super stressful, horrific time, so a little forethought can save a lot of hassle. Our experts can provide you with clear, practical, and free car accident legal advice.

Whether the accident happened suddenly or involved a build-up of events, it’s common to be dealing with physical or psychological injuries after a traffic accident. Our team provides specialist car accident advice to help you move forward, from assessing your legal options to handling the complexities of your claim.

How our legal advice can help after a motor vehicle accident

With decades of experience helping Queenslanders through the aftermath of road accidents, we’re proud to offer personalised legal advice for car accident claims, backed by real results. Whether you’re looking for general legal advice for a car accident or help with a specific claim, our team is here to guide you.

We’ll explain your legal rights, help you gather documentation to support your insurance claim, and make sure you understand how and when to seek medical attention after a crash – even if your injuries seem minor at first.

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Whether your injury occurred in a minor crash or a serious transport accident, our legal team will guide you through every step of the process. From gathering evidence to negotiating with insurers and seeking compensation that reflects the true impact of your situation – we’re here to support you.

No Win No Fee, Guaranteed

We will answer all these questions above for you, and will take your motor vehicle accident compensation claim and run it for you with a No Win No Fee guarantee.

This means that The Personal Injury Lawyers will run the claim for you with no upfront or ongoing costs required to be paid during your claim.

You will not have to pay any legal fees until you receive compensation for your personal injury claim, and only if you receive compensation.

Have someone on your side who knows the legal landscape

Having The Personal Injury Lawyers on your side provides you with a huge advantage and peace of mind. We’re experienced road accident lawyers, and whether your case involves a single vehicle or multiple motor vehicle passengers, we know how to assess liability and build your case from day one.

With experienced legal representation, you’re far more likely to access compensation that reflects the full impact of your injuries and financial loss. We don’t just manage claims – we provide clear, personalised car accident claim advice to help you understand your options and make confident decisions.

Add in managing your claim on a No Win No Fee basis, and there really is very little incentive in handling these types of claim on your own. For expert car accident legal advice across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Queensland, trust our team.

We really know car accident law, & the insurance companies

The Personal Injury Lawyers have been running claims for car accidents for decades. We understand how to deal with insurance law services. Whether your claim involves comprehensive insurance or identifying the at-fault driver in the crash, we’ll guide you through it.

In Queensland, all registered vehicles are covered by compulsory third party insurance (CTP), which pays compensation to people injured by negligent drivers. Knowing how to deal with the relevant CTP insurer is critical to the outcome of your claim.

We also regularly deal with Queensland’s Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC), helping clients lodge valid claims through the right channels.

Additionally, many of our compensation experts have worked for and been trained by the major insurers in Queensland, positioning us as one of the best teams in the state to provide car insurance legal advice.

The Personal Injury Lawyers are personal injury accredited specialists

Therefore have specialist insider knowledge and understanding of how claims for motor vehicle accidents should be run to achieve the best result.

Our personal injury lawyers are all trained and supervised by fully Accredited Specialists in personal injury law.

What will a lawyer do to help my motor vehicle accident claim?

A car accident lawyer provides guidance and structure during what can be an overwhelming time. From the moment the accident happens, your legal representative is there to help you understand your rights, gather evidence, and determine the best path forward. 

Determining who was at fault is a critical part of any motor accident claim. Your lawyer will gather evidence such as witness statements, medical reports, and police records to help establish liability. Where necessary, they’ll investigate whether the other driver was negligent and if this contributed to the incident.

In more complex cases – such as a hit and run accident, where the at-fault party isn’t immediately known – your lawyer can work with the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) to ensure your claim is still processed and your right to seek compensation is preserved.

They’ll also guide you through the early procedural steps, such as completing the correct accident claim form and lodging a compulsory third party (CTP) insurance claim with the relevant insurer. If deadlines have already passed, your lawyer can advise on what options still remain.

Importantly, strict time limits apply to car accident claims in Queensland. Most claims must be lodged within three years of when the accident occurred, unless the injured party is a minor. In cases where the injured party is a minor, the time limit extends to three years from their 18th birthday.

Ultimately, your lawyer’s role is to make your car accident compensation claim process easier and more effective. It’s their job to ensure every legal requirement is handled properly while helping you build the strongest case possible.

Seek legal advice that helps you understand your compensation rights

Your motor vehicle accident lawyer can file a case on your behalf and will have the knowledge on the best way to handle any possible defences from the other party.

Our team can help you determine liability, build evidence that shows you’re the person injured, and pursue any common law claims that arise if you’ve suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence. We assist not only drivers but also motor vehicle passengers who’ve been injured in road accidents, whether they were in the at-fault vehicle or not.

Also, once your case is under way, a car injury lawyer is an invaluable guide for what compensation you should achieve for your injuries.

They will know exactly what is needed to prepare for trial, quite probably know the doctors, barristers and others and will help in running the trial should the case not settle out of court.

If you’re seeking personal injury compensation following a motor vehicle accident, we’ll ensure you’re not short-changed during settlement. We’ll help you claim compensation that reflects your pain, lost income, and long-term recovery needs. 

Unsure where to start? We offer free legal advice for car accident claims – no pressure, no obligations, just clear guidance on what to do next.

The personal injury lawyers are on your team and here to win for you

Having The Personal Injury Lawyers on your side evens out the playing field.

You will more than likely be up against an experienced insurance company that has vast resources.

Those insurance companies are well aware that a self-represented claimant is completely unaware of what compensation they should receive for their injuries.

They will also run rings around a novice as they know how to properly win against those running their own car accident claim.

What do I need to know to run a compensation claim?

A lot of work, knowledge and experience is required when negotiating an insurance settlement and running a motor vehicle accident lawsuit. We also help people who need legal advice after a car accident where no insurance is involved, including claims against uninsured drivers or at-fault parties.

You shouldn’t have to navigate Queensland’s legal system alone – especially if you’re unsure how to make a claim, whether other motor vehicle drivers were at fault, or how contributory negligence might apply. Our legal services take care of this for you.

Want the best compensation for your claim? Hire a good lawyer

Given that you’re also trying to deal and cope with your injuries, engaging an expert lawyer who has expertise in this area is just common sense and will take this burden off you of managing it on your own.

You’ll also be far more likely to end up with a much better compensation result.

Sadly we get some who try to run claims themselves and then want us to intervene when it’s too late, and they have received a terrible offer or worse, none at all…

Experience matters – get the right legal advice for your claim

This may be your first time dealing with motor vehicle accident lawyers, but The Personal Injury Lawyers deal with all possible types of claims and various insurance companies each and every day, all day long.

They have the experience in gathering the necessary evidence to support your case.

This includes:

  • police reports

  • witness statements

  • medical records

  • medical & other bills,

  • medical specialist reports and

  • information on employment and lost wages.

Organising the evidence for a compensation claim and paperwork can be daunting

Your compensation lawyer will also be able to organise the evidence and prepare a Schedule of Damages, which is a document outlining what you should seek to claim for in your claim.

If the case is not settled, your lawyer will take care of filing the necessary paperwork to start the case in court. They will also deal with the other party’s lawyer on your behalf.

Strong medical evidence, such as diagnosis reports and treatment plans, can significantly impact the outcome of your compensation case. This is especially true for injuries like neck injuries, which often require ongoing care and can seriously affect your ability to work or function day to day.

If you have been seriously injured and are trying to recover, having someone who is knowledgeable to handle the hard work required can ease your burden.

A lawyer advocates for you

The most important way your lawyer can help you in your car accident case is to be your advocate.

This means your lawyer is acting on your behalf and for your benefit during the entire claim process, and in court when filing a case has become necessary.

Your lawyer will be your champion before the judge and other lawyers, he or she makes sure that your side of the story is heard and you are properly compensated for all your losses.

Settling your case with the help of car accident lawyers

The best way to ensure that you’ll get the most satisfactory settlement in your motor vehicle claim is by presenting the most compelling case to the insurance company through your Schedule of Damages and persuasive follow-up negotiations. The following is a guide as to how this may occur.

1. Your Schedule of Damages

This document will set out the facts and circumstances of the accident, the extent of your injuries, and the medical treatment you have required for your injuries.

It also lists the medical treatments you will require in the future, as well as how your injuries have impacted upon your everyday living, social, domestic, recreational and employment activities.

Your lawyer will set the stage for settlement negotiations to begin in earnest through this document.

Your Schedule of Damages will set out all of the loss and damage you have sustained as a result of your car accident injuries, and it will usually be seeking an amount of money that is significantly higher than what you can reasonably expect to receive for your case should you go to a trial.

This will allow you and your lawyer to have some “room to move” during the negotiations.

2. Negotiating a Settlement

Once the insurance company receives your Schedule of Damages, they will consider it together with the supporting material your lawyers will provide to back up your claim.

Typically, the insurer will respond with a “lowball” offer of settlement to commence negotiations and from this point, offers can go back and forth in an attempt to resolve your case.

If a resolution cannot be reached, then your case will progress to a settlement conference, where further negotiations will take place in a further attempt to settle your claim.

If your case cannot reach a settlement at a conference, then your lawyer will commence legal proceedings in the Court and you will then start the litigation process toward a trial.

3. Mediation

Negotiations can continue throughout a claim, and even after failure to resolve at a conference.

If negotiations reach a standstill, it may be best to have a neutral party to facilitate the settlement and a mediator can become involved at this stage.

In fact, it is more often than not part of the litigation process to proceed through alternate dispute resolution via mediation before a case is set down for a trial.

A mediator is more often than not a very experienced personal injury barrister with significant professional experience in settling personal injury cases or car accident claims. He or she can offer a fresh perspective and can point out the strengths and weaknesses of both parties’ case.

A good mediator will often be able to bridge the gap between you and the other party and encourage an amicable solution, but this is not always the case.

If your claim does not resolve at the mediation stage, then the case is set down for a trial date.

4. Accepting an offer

Before you reach any settlement of your claim, you and your lawyer should discuss the repercussions of such a settlement for you.

This means advising you of whether the offer is one that you should consider accepting with regards to the value of your claim, what the costs and risks are of proceeding further with your case, and what the settlement means to you in your hand after all statutory refunds are met and all legal costs and outlays are paid.

This is very important, as once you agree on a settlement of your case, there is no going back and seeking more compensation in the future.

Your claim will be finished and you cannot have another “bite at the cherry” later on.

Your lawyer will also advise you of how settlement of your claim may affect any social security payments you are receiving because you are unable to work due to your injuries, as often a preclusion period will apply.

If you’re unsure whether a settlement offer is fair, our team can provide free initial advice during your obligation free initial consultation.

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