In Australia, every state and territory has a scheme to protect people who are involved in a motor vehicle accident. In New South Wales, this includes compulsory third party insurance (or a ‘green slip’), which you need to buy before you can register your car. If...
Changes to NSW Motor Accident Injuries Scheme
If you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident on New South Wales roads, you may be eligible for compensation under the NSW Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 (Motor Accident Injuries Scheme). However, the scheme has undergone recent changes that you should be aware of....
What to do in a car accident while driving in NSW
Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents are extremely common in New South Wales. For that reason, NSW has strong laws to protect anyone who is hurt in a car accident in the state. If you’re injured in a car accident in NSW, you can claim benefits – whether you were at...
No-fault Accident Compensation Schemes
If you suffer a catastrophic injury in Queensland, your life will change forever. So it’s good to know there is a no-fault accident compensation scheme that can provide funding for the services and support you need – perhaps even for the rest of your life. Find out...
Whose Insurance Pays In A Car Accident
Most people purchase insurance for their vehicle and then don’t think about it again – until they’re involved in a car accident. If the worst happens, it’s important to understand your insurance, including whose insurance pays in a car accident and what happens when...
Proving fault and damages in a motor vehicle accident claim
A motor vehicle accident can disrupt your life immensely. It can cause physical injury and emotional harm, as well as a financial burden while you recover. If another driver is responsible for your accident, you can make a claim against them for damages. However,...
Compensation in accidents with underaged or unlicensed drivers
If you’re injured in a car accident, you can usually claim compensation for personal injury against the other driver’s CTP insurance. But what happens if that driver is underaged or unlicensed? Studies show that unlicensed or unregistered drivers are more likely to be...
Claiming car accident compensation through CTP and common law
If you or your passenger is injured in a motor vehicle accident in Australia, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries. There are several avenues through which you can claim for personal injury and property damage. But each has specific criteria, so...
Claiming workers compensation for e-scooter accidents
It’s now common to see electric scooters (or e-scooters) around our streets. For many people, it’s a quick and easy way to commute to and from work. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in e-scooter injuries – for riders and pedestrians.Research by the RACQ and...
Claiming for injury in a car park accident
Car parks are common places for car park accidents. Shopping centre car parks are particularly dangerous, especially around Christmas and other holidays. Typical accidents involve damage while reversing – into another car or a stationary object – and harm to...