Introduction
Accidents happen. It’s obviously the last thing we want to happen to us or our families. Unfortunately, we can only control our own actions – our driving or our work. The rest is up to our fellow driver or colleague. When a car accident happens, how prepared are you? Have you considered talking to car accident lawyers just to understand the process or your rights? PK Simpson Injury Compensation Lawyers can assess your claim and assist you in getting the best possible result.
Table of Contents
- 1. Extensive Experience in Personal Injury Claims
- 2. No Win, No Fee Guarantee
- 3. Clear Communication Throughout the Case
- 4. Expertise in Handling Various Claim Concerns
1. Extensive Experience in Personal Injury Claims
We have over 37 years of experience. In Australia, we’re considered one of the longest-standing personal injury law firms. Our expertise ranges from contesting wills, insurance disputes, medical malpractice, public or private injury, illness, work injuries, car accidents to slip ‘n fall disputes. We work on a variety of liability claims and treat every client with utmost understanding, respect, and compassion. Our experience can give you the most favorable outcome, while our central aim is to save you from stress and maximize your time and money.
2. No Win, No Fee Guarantee
We operate on a “No win, no fee” basis. We ensure that should an unexpected road accident happen, you would not have to pay any fees upfront. We seek to give every Australian fair access to legal representation, especially in the event of injury. This is the reason we only collect a fee if we are successful in winning your case. You have no need to worry—PK Simpson has more than enough credentials to guide you in making a solid claim.
3. Clear Communication Throughout the Case
We inform, communicate, and update. We keep our clients up-to-date and communicate as necessary through to the conclusion of your case. Making car accident claims involves several steps, where we guide our clients. Here is an overview of the process:
- Firstly, you must file an incident report with the police. Some exceptions to this general rule would be the absence of injured persons and the vehicle didn’t need towing.
- Be sure to get the registration details of the other vehicle involved. In cases such as hit and run or perhaps an unregistered car, you need to file against the Nominal Defendant.
- Ask a professional to fill in the appropriate sections of the claim document. For instance, the medical certificate section needs to be filled out by a doctor.
- Complete all parts of the claim form and ensure they’re answered as accurately as possible.
- Contact the insurer of the other vehicle so they are aware a claim will arise. If you are at fault, be prepared that the other party will be making a claim as well.
4. Expertise in Handling Various Claim Concerns
We have dealt with a variety of claim concerns. As car accident lawyers, we have had our fair share of experiences. If you’re in New South Wales, all registered vehicles need to have third-party insurance, as this is the law. Since there are strict limitations and procedural requirements when making a third-party claim in New South Wales, our experts at PK Simpson are here to assist you in going through the entire process with ease.
We usually start our assessment with the following questions:
- Have you been involved in any vehicular accidents that were not your fault?
- Were you injured at all in the said accident?
Once these questions are established, we can further assess if you are eligible for compensation. We understand that clients already have a lot of stress and perhaps pain from the accident. That’s why we’ll see to it that your case is handled with sensitivity and care. As your personal injury lawyer, PK Simpson will be there every step of the way—updating you with regards to the progress of your case.
For more information on car accident claims and PK Simpson, get in touch with us at 02 9299 1424 or email us at enquiries@pksimpson.com.au. We’ll be glad to speak with you today.
Frequently Asked Questions
When lodging a claim for car accident injury compensation after a motor vehicle accident, it’s best to do it as soon as possible. However, it isn’t always feasible if you were severely injured and couldn’t file a car accident claim straight away. There are time limits, however, so get someone to call a lawyer at PK Simpson for you to lodge a claim at least within 6 months of the crash.
See above. However, the length of time you have to make your claim depends on the jurisdiction.
For instance:
- TPD claims – these may be commenced up to 10 years after you’ve stopped work. TPD claims are very technical, and you may have more than one TPD claim.
- Car accident claims – A personal injury claim form should be filled in and sent to your CTP insurer as early as possible, but must be no later than six months from the date of your accident. HOWEVER, out-of-time claims may be made. New NSW CTP laws have made it difficult for injured people, and many law firms still do not understand how to run new claims under these laws – so call us at PK Simpson Sydney as soon as possible.
- Workers compensation claims – You should contact a lawyer within six months of the accident. But remember, out-of-time claims can be handled by PK Simpson Sydney. We can help you get the treatment required to build your claim.
- Slip ‘n’ fall/occupiers liability claims – Your claim must be lodged usually within three years of the date of your accident.
- Medical Negligence – within three years of the date of when the cause of action was discoverable to our client OR 12 years from the time of the act or omission which caused the injury through negligence.
Motor accident compensation claims for car accident personal injury are normally finalised after you’ve recovered or your injuries have stabilised. It can take some people longer to recover than others – from days to years – which determines the length of time it can take to finalise a claim. Also, your injuries may not always appear immediately after the accident and can take some time to appear, in some cases, years.
At PK Simpson, our legal service has the best car accident lawyers who deal with all kinds of car accident claim payouts and compensation, and we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. Motor vehicle compensation can be tricky, so you need professional help to make a claim. Be aware, though, that you need detailed information on the legal costs that can be charged for statutory benefits CTP Insurance car accident claims in NSW, so click on this link.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, the police must be notified as soon as possible but within 28 days. You will need to complete a Motor Accident Act Personal Injury Claim Form or get help from PK Simpson car accident lawyers to do so.
You will need to consult a doctor or hospital and get a medical certificate. Gather the certificate and all the receipts and accounts you accrued for your medical treatment and any out-of-pocket expenses. This documentation, plus the police report, is sent to the CTP insurer of the motor vehicle you believe is at fault. You will receive a CTP reference number, and a decision will be made to ascertain who was liable.
If liability is accepted, the insurer is obliged to pay for the following:
- Reasonable or necessary hospital, medical, rehabilitation, pharmaceutical, respite care and attendant care expenses.
- Reasonable and necessary travel and accommodation expenses associated with any treatment or rehabilitation provided’
If the CTP insurer denies liability, you should contact your solicitor immediately. To be sure, it’s best to see a lawyer to handle your claim.
If you’ve had a motor car accident, stop your vehicle and turn on your hazard lights. Make sure nobody is injured, and if so, call emergency 000 and remain at the scene of the accident. If it’s a minor incident, you don’t need to call the police, but move the damaged cars if possible. Never admit responsibility, even if you think you were at fault. Collect the other parties’ names, addresses, registration numbers, and insurance details and get witness details if possible.
If you’ve had a motor car accident, stop your vehicle and turn on your hazard lights. Make sure nobody is injured, and if so, call emergency 000 and remain at the scene of the accident. If it’s a minor incident you don’t need to call the police, but move the damaged cars if possible.
Never admit responsibility even if you think you were at fault. Collect name, address, registration number and insurance details from the other parties and get witness details if possible.