Motor Vehicle / Car Accident Lawyers

Motor Vehicle / Car Accident Compensation Lawyers in Sydney, NSW

In most cases, you can claim motor vehicle accident compensation if you are injured and you are a driver of a motor vehicle who is not totally at fault, a passenger, or a pedestrian.

You may also claim some benefits if you are mostly at fault for causing an accident.

Usually, a motor accident that occurs on a road or road-related area is covered by Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance. A claim is generally made against the CTP insurer of the owner or driver of the motor vehicle at fault.

A claim can even be made if the motor vehicle at fault was not registered or left the accident scene and cannot be located.

A claim form should be submitted within 3 months after the accident.

However, if you have lost wages as a result of your injuries, the CTP insurer needs to receive the claim within 28 days so that income support is paid from the date of injury.

In addition, the insurer will pay for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses for injuries including but not limited to:

• Medical treatment providers;
• Rehabilitation;
• The cost of traveling to and from appointments.

Benefits can continue up to 6 months and may be extended if:

(a) You are assessed by the insurer to have a non-minor injury; and
(b) You were not mostly at fault for the accident.

Car / Motor Vehicle Accident Law Claims

If you are not mostly at fault for a car accident and you have a serious injury you may be able to make a common law damages claim in Sydney, NSW.

Damages are limited to:

1. Economic loss; and

2. Pain and suffering, but only if the injuries resulted in greater than 10% permanent impairment.

A claim for common law damages cannot be made before 20 months have passed from the date of the accident unless the injuries have resulted in a greater than 10% impairment.

A claim for common law damages must be made no later than 3 years from the date of the motor accident.

A Helping Hand

Frisina Lawyers is a specialized Injury Compensation Law Firm that has been helping victims of motor accidents navigate their claim since 1980.

Mr. Anthony Frisina, the principal of Frisina Lawyers is accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales as a specialist in Personal Injury Law. He has been practicing in this field for 30 years.

To make sure that you are getting all of your compensation entitlements, you need expert car accident lawyers on your side.

Frisina Lawyers offer a No Win – No Fee service meaning that your legal fees can be delayed until the successful outcome of your claim so that there is no unnecessary financial burden on you.

How Do I Claim?

The time limits for making a Motor / Car Accidents Personal Injury Claim are strict.
To ensure a smooth claims application process you should have:

1. 1. Details of the driver at fault such as the full name, licence number, and address;
2.  2. Details of the motor vehicle at fault, such as the make, model, and registration number;
3.  3. Details of the report of the accident made to the police. The event number is required;
4.  4. Details of the location, time, and date of the accident;
5.  5. A CTP claim should be completed and lodged with the CTP insurer as soon as possible after the accident.

First Free Consultation

Making a claim for compensation benefits can be confusing and often injured workers are not fully appraised of their rights. Frisina Lawyers offers a first consultation free assessment of your claim with one of the best car accident lawyers to provide advice and guidance on the compensation you may be entitled to.