Motor Vehicle Injury Lawyers and Compensation
Sunshine Coast Injury Lawyers handle a multitude of cases involving motor vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, motorbike and heavy vehicle accidents.
Claims are paid by the compulsory third party insurer (‘CTP Insurer’) for the driver of the at fault vehicle. No excess is payable by the driver. The Compulsory Third Party compensation scheme in force in Queensland is designed to provide injured motorists with access to rehabilitation and compensation and is world class but strict time limits apply.
We also represent clients in actions against their own compulsory third party insurance companies if a vehicle is defective and against uninsured or unidentified motorist cases, when the responsible party either has not paid registration, cannot be identified because they left the scene of the accident or otherwise has no insurance for injuries our clients have sustained in a motor vehicle collision.
Motor vehicle
Motor vehicle accidents cause serious injuries and the full extent of these injuries may not become evident until months and sometimes years after the collision. Some injuries are permanent and require life time care and with serious injuries comes serious money issues including doctors bills, medical costs, rehabilitation costs and loss of income. A CTP Insurer must advise if it will pay your rehabilitation costs within 14 days after you lodge your claim form. It is in your best interests to lodge your claim form as soon as possible and we invite you to contact us to start your claim without delay.
Motor Bike
Motorcycle accidents hold special interest for us because we ride road and off road motorbikes too. Motorbike accidents can happen to the safest of drivers and riders alike. In 2009 the Queensland government ran an awareness campaign informing motorbike riders that a motorcyclist is three (3) times more likely to be involved in a collision than another road user and are at greater risk of injury, disability, amputation and death.
Pedestrian
Pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles can cause horrific injuries. Pedestrians are also susceptible to hit and run offences where the offending vehicle cannot be identified. Pedestrians are still entitled to compensation against vehicles which cannot be identified however, these are most strict time limits which apply to the lodging of a claim.
We have experts available to us in the fields of engineering, medico legal, occupational therapy, highway design, accident reconstruction, economic analysis, disability evaluation and other fields to assist in obtaining full compensation for our clients.
Most motor vehicle claims settle out of court but no matter how hard defendants, their lawyers, and insurance companies try to frustrate your claim, we stand by you all the way to the end. While we work hard to negotiate favourable out-of-court settlements, we are always prepared to litigate your case to protect your rights and see that you are treated fairly.
Car and truck accident cases also may involve other complex issues, including dangerous highway design, dangerous design of an automobile, or truck, as well as liquor liability claims against bars that serve drivers to the point of intoxication. These cases may involve multiple defendants, including state and local governments, the Department of Main Roads and car manufacturers. We are familiar with state and federal regulations governing the conduct of truck drivers, as well as the condition of their vehicles.