The Sydney cosmopolitan area makes up 67% of all car accidents involving injuries in NSW. Being the area where most traffic accidents occur it makes sense that CTP injury compensation claims involving lawyers is highest here. The compensation claims within the Sydney region can be serious but when compared to the rest of NSW, the more serious injuries happen on open highways and country roads outside of Sydney. It is wise to contact car accident lawyers Sydney after a traffic accident.
Act now with PK Simpson Car Accident Compensation Lawyers
Country NSW / Newcastle And The Central Coast
The amount of car accidents in country NSW drops considerably although the seriousness of accidents and the injuries sustained by drivers and passengers dramatically increases. 16% of all car accidents involving a compensation claim on roads happen in country NSW. Followed up by Newcastle and the Central Coast region which make up 10% of car accident compensation claims.
Why Is It Necessary To Make A Claim With Car Accident Lawyers Sydney?
In NSW it is possible to lodge a claim with your CTP insurer. The information you need is:
- the registration details of the vehicle that was at fault;
- a police incident report number.
Your insurer can pay your treatment expenses and lost earnings. Treatment expenses are those which are deemed ‘reasonable and necessary’ and ‘related to the injuries caused by the motor accident’.
A time limit of 6 months applies in which an injured individual must bring his/her claim. ‘Out of time’ claims can still be processed. You should contact us immediately (car accident lawyers Sydney) if you think you have an ‘out of time’ car accident compensation claim.
As you can see, whether or not the insurer wants to pay and how much depends on the severity of your injury and legal argument. The difference between compensation results is based on evidence to support your claim and being represented by a respected compensation law firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: In a carpark, anyone driving in the lanes has the right of way, so if you’re the one pulling out of the car space and hit another motor vehicle, you are likely to be the majority at fault in the accident. However, since both cars are moving, both drivers might hold some responsibility. But if you hit a parked car, you are likely at fault.
A: 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.
