Claim Car Injury Compensation with Australia's leading lawyers

The simple answer is yes. Different states have different time limits in relation to motor vehicle accident claims. It is advised to submit your claim as soon as possible to avoid any time-sensitive file lodgements. Our expert motor vehicle lawyers will be able to tell you when the best time to lodge your claim is and if there are any applicable time limits for your case.

This depends on your situation and the details of your case. It can take anywhere from between one to three years to receive any compensation. It may take longer because:

1. Injuries sustained in the accident have not stabilised or resolved.
2. Difficulties negotiating your compensation claim with the applicable insurance company.
3. Court delays – if your claim needs to go to court

Once LHD Lawyer has looked over all aspects of your case, they will be able to give you a rough estimate of how long it will take for you to receive any compensation entitlements.

Regardless of your financial situation, LHD Lawyers believe every Australian is entitled to have their compensation claim properly represented. We believe this so strongly that our claims are backed by our No Win No Fee policy on all compensation claims we manage. You don’t pay a cent unless we win your motor vehicle compensation claim!

If you or a family member have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and believe you are entitled to compensation, give us a call on 1800 838 481 to arrange a free consultation.

You may be entitled to make a car accident injury claim if:

• You were the injured in a motor vehicle crash as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist.
• You are immediately related to a family member who died in a car accident that you financially depended on.

You may not be able to claim if:

• If you were totally at fault (even if you were injured).
• If the person at fault was not in a motor vehicle (i.e they were a pedestrian or on a bike)
• If the person at fault was from a different state to yourself.

We understand there are often many factors at circumstances when it comes to car accident claims, and no two incidents are alike. If you would like to discuss your claim with us to determine whether you have a case for compensation, please request a free consultation with us.

Determining fault is the first priority. Before a claim can be pursued, we must first establish who was at fault and by what degree. Taking statements from the drivers and those involved. Both drivers need to complete a formal statement detailing their take of the accident. Passengers and witnesses may also be required to complete a statement in order to further validate the claim.

How can I tell if I am ‘not at fault’, ‘partially at fault’ or ‘totally at fault’?
If you were partially responsible for the accident, you may still have a claim. However, the degree of your ‘partial’ involvement in the accident will influence the amount of car accident compensation you will be entitled to claim.

– Not at Fault: You were abiding by all road rules and safety measures in the events leading up to and during the incident.

– Partially at Fault: You were abiding by most road rules, except one or a combination of the following:

• Not wearing a seatbelt (or helmet for bikes/motorcycles)
• Under the influence of alcohol
• Speeding
• Not exhibiting reasonable road awareness

– Totally at Fault: The driver showed a significant lack of road awareness, negligence and disregard for road rules and safety which directly resulted in the crash and your injuries.

You may know at heart you were not responisble, and are suffering as a result of another driver’s negligence. Proving this however, takes a deep knowledge of the NSW legal system and how car insurance companies handle claims. If you’re suffering from a car accident injury that was not your fault and need help claiming compensation, please request a free consultation with us.

LHD Lawyers are a leading Australian law firm offering a range of general legal services that are required throughout a person’s lifetime; from employment law and contract dispute advice through to Will preparation and Powers of Attorney, and everything in between. Over the last 30 years, LHD has grown to be one of Australia’s largest legal firm with approximately 90 staff including over of 25 lawyers.