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What’s Involved In Bringing A Claim?
To begin the claim, it is necessary to lodge a claim form (in the approved form) on the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. If your injuries are more persistent, then it is likely you will need to attend medical examinations to properly assess the long term consequences of your injuries. The CTP insurer […]
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Do Time Limits Apply To Claims?
Put simply yes, there are some strict time limits which apply to your claim. In an ordinary case, you are required to lodge a claim form with the CTP insurer within six months of the car accident. It is still possible to pursue a claim after that, but an explanation for the late claim needs […]
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Should I Use a Lawyer?
Generally speaking, if you are injured in a car accident caused through the fault of another person then it will almost certainly be worthwhile pursuing a claim for injury compensation against the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. You are legally entitled to bring a claim for injury compensation against a CTP insurer without […]
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If I Engage A Lawyer, What Do I Have To Do?
If you engage a solicitor to act on your behalf, then your solicitor will take care of almost all of the administrative burden involved in bringing a claim. From your perspective, you would simply need to provide information and documents evidencing your expenses, earnings etc and attend various medical appointments. One of our personal injury […]
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Psychological Injuries Matter Too
To most people an injury is something you can see. But what about those that you can’t see? A psychological injury or “nervous shock” can be just as debilitating as a physical injury. But how do you know if you have suffered such an injury? Nervous shock is the legal term for any psychological injury suffered […]
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Do I Have A Claim?
By Mitch Herlihy. If you have suffered an injury (whether a physical or psychological injury) through the fault of another party (even if that party is only partly at fault) then you will be entitled to make a claim against the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. The same entitlement arises even if the […]
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CTP V Comprehensive Car Insurance – What’s the Difference?
The distinction between Compulsory Third Party Insurance (“CTP Insurance”) and Comprehensive Car Insurance is one which many people unfortunately do not know. This article aims to briefly explain the difference between the two types of insurances. As the name suggests, CTP Insurance is, well, compulsory. If you drive a vehicle on Queensland roads, that vehicle […]
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I’ve Had An Accident – What Do I Do?
By Emily Billiau. Being involved in a motor vehicle collision can be very stressful and upsetting. Knowing what steps to take is extremely important, particularly where you or any other person involved in the collision is injured or if your vehicle sustains significant damage. Below are some tips on what to do if you […]
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What happens if you are injured while visiting a friend or family member at their home?
By Sarah Carlisle While you are a visitor at someone else’s home, the owner or occupier of the home owes a duty to take reasonable care for your safety. Hazards such as inadequate lighting, rain on driveways and paths, rotting decking, loose balustrades, falling foliage and other debris are all prone to cause accidents in […]
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