Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

When you sustain an injury in an accident involving a motor vehicle in Queensland, you may be entitled to compensation. Your accident may have been a:

Car accident;
Truck accident;
Pedestrian accident involving a motor vehicle;
Cyclist accident involving a motor vehicle;
Motorcycle accident involving another vehicle.
Single vehicle accident when a passenger is injured;

If you are injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle, you may be able to claim for various damages, including:

Pain and suffering: Monetary compensation for physical and psychological suffering experienced as a result of the injury.
Past and future economic loss: Compensation for lost wages and loss of future earning capacity if the injury affects your ability to work now or in the future.
Medical and related expenses: Reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and other related services required due to the injury, as well as compensation for ongoing treatment into the future.
Loss of superannuation: Compensation for the loss of employer contributions to your superannuation fund due to your inability to work.
Care & Assistance: Compensation for the cost of paid care and support services, and in some circumstances care and support provided by friends and or family.

The amount a person injured in a motor vehicle accident can receive for compensation depends on a number of factors including:

The type of injury and impairments suffered injured person
The age of the injured person and their employment history
The number of wages that has been lost, both in the past and future
The cost of expenses associated with medical treatment and rehabilitation
The need for ongoing treatment rehabilitation
The amount of care and assistance they require for their injuries

Strict time limits apply to bringing a claim for compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Additionally, if your injury prevents you from returning to work or returning to your usual occupation, you may also be entitled to payments through your superannuation insurance which is separate to any compensation you receive from a CTP insurer. This compensation is available even if you are the at fault driver in an accident.