If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Australia as a driver, passenger, cyclist, pedestrian, or motorcyclist due to another party’s fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Focus on your recovery while we navigate the legal complexities, helping you claim for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact us for expert legal support and to understand your rights.
Foye Legal is an expert in motor vehicle and car accident cases. Our legal team can manage compensation claims for all types of personal injury resulting from motor vehicle accidents.
Injuries can include:
It is necessary to comply with strict time limits and adhering to correct legal procedure in making a claim.
It is recommended that legal advice be obtained from Foye Legal at one of our Illawarra based offices in Wollongong or Shellharbour or via our phone or telecall appointment options.
Ensuring you reach out promptly following a motor vehicle accident, in order to ensure that all time limits are met.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
An accident notification form needs to be lodged within 28 days of the accident to ensure that the insurer of the vehicle allegedly at fault provisionally accepts liability. In this instance, the insurer should pay ongoing medical expenses (up to $5,000).
The full personal injury claim form must then be lodged with the relevant insurer within 6 months of the accident.
TYPES OF INJURIES:
The following are examples of compensation entitlements that are available for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident:
Learn how to maximise your compensation claim. If you have been injured while at work, a good place to start your claims process is by contacting the Foye Legal team.
When you’re down, you need the right people on your side to help you stand back up. If you’re claiming compensation for an injury, Foye Legal are ready and willing to fight for your rights and make sure you get everything you deserve.
Seeking legal assistance early gives you control over your situation, helping you avoid complications and manage costs effectively. This guide provides practical tips, checklists, and key insights to help you confidently navigate legal processes to secure the best possible outcome.
Your first consultation is vital in safeguarding your interests and laying the foundation for the best possible outcome. At Foye Legal, we value the trust you place in us and are committed to providing clarity, strategy and unwavering support from day one.
Strict time limits apply to motor accident claims depending on your circumstances.
In general, the incident, whether it was a car accident, truck, push bike, or motorbike, must be reported to the NSW police force within 28 days of the accident. The Motor Accident Personal Injury Claim Form (MAPICF) must be completed and lodged with the CTP insurer and the driver at fault within 6 months from the accident date.
The Accident Notification Form (ANF) must be completed and lodged with the CTP insurer at fault and the driver at fault within 28 days from the accident.
Proceedings must commence in the appropriate Court within 3 years from the date of the accident. Failure to adhere to these strict requirements could jeopardise the success of your case in its entirety, as leave may not be granted.
A medical provider must assess the extent and severity of your injuries and disabilities. Often, the latent effects of an injury do not fully manifest themselves until 6-12 months later.
By lodging the appropriate claim forms, you can start to have your treatment paid for and any referrals to specialists paid for. As part of our role, we will seek prepayment for you and support you through the process.
Importantly, by lodging your claim with the insurer early, you avoid falling outside of the limitation periods for lodging a claim.
In many instances, the answer is Yes.
If your explanation is considered full and satisfactory by a court and you can illustrate you have acted as quickly as possible for your circumstances, then a Court may grant you leave. For all personal injury claims, time is of the essence, and the earlier the better.
As strict limitation periods and procedures do apply, it is critical to seek legal assistance immediately or as soon thereafter. This ensures that any right to claim compensation is not lost or compromised.
The claim would be made against the Nominal Defendant Scheme. However, a claim against the Nominal Defendant requires certain due search and enquiry obligations. As soon as possible, proper searches need to be conducted to try and locate the accused person and vehicle; This can include, but is not limited to, newspaper advertisements, obtaining details from witnesses, and trying to get any CCTV footage and other relevant investigations. In this instance, it would also be a requirement that a police report be made about the accident and the alleged hit-and-run.
If you’re at fault in a motor vehicle accident, you may still be able to claim personal injury compensation under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017. This Act allows you to claim certain benefits, such as:
However, if you were the at-fault driver, you’re generally not eligible to claim compensation for non-economic loss (pain and suffering). The benefits you can access may also be limited compared to those available to someone who wasn’t at fault. Due to the nature of this specific example, Foye Legal can support you in relation to Criminal traffic matters as well, if you find that you are at fault and require legal support for both sides of your matter.
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