Car accident lawyers

The car accident compensation and benefits you may receive will vary depending on the state or territory in which your car accident occurred.

In some states you may have common law rights to sue the person who caused your car accident injuries. Common law claims usually involve money being claimed for:

• pain and suffering
• past and future medical expenses
• past loss of earnings
• future loss of earnings or loss of earning capacity
• past and future loss of superannuation contributions
• expenses arising from a death including funeral costs.

Apart from medical, hospital, and rehabilitation costs, you may be eligible to receive compensation for the following as part of your car accident claim:

• nursing and disability services
• care services provided in kind by family and friends
• post-acute support services
• loss of amenity
• loss of wages and superannuation
• travel to and from medical appointments
• home and vehicle modifications
• costs associated with retraining for your job
• attendant care services, including attendant care while travelling overseas
• legal costs associated with your claim.

If you have any additional car insurance, you might also be covered for any damages to your or someone else's car. Learn more about car insurance claims.

The compensation and benefits you may receive will depend on your car accident injuries, when and where the car accident happened, and the road accident law you’re covered by. 

How much you may receive will depend on the circumstances of your car accident. You may receive payments that are equal to a percentage of your weekly earnings and for all reasonable medical and associated expenses. You may also be able to claim a lump sum if the injury has caused permanent impairment.

A car accident lawyer will be able to advise you on what benefits you may be entitled to. It's best to speak with a car accident lawyer and ensure you get the compensation you're entitled to. 

Time limits vary depending on the state your car accident claim is in, whether the person injured is an adult or a child, and who is at fault for the accident.

In some cases you may have as little as 28 days from the date of the car accident to lodge your initial claim, while in other states you may have up to a year with a possible extension of up to three years.

Missing a cut-off date can mean you're unable to make a claim, so it's important you talk to a car accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident so we can look into all the options available to you.

This will depend on the nature of the claim and seriousness of your car accident injuries, but most car accident claims take around 1-3 years to complete. We know you want to resolve the matter quickly, and our car accident compensation lawyers will be able to give you a good indication of how long the claim may take.

Our car accident lawyers are experienced in winning fair compensation for our clients on a ‘no win, no fee’* basis.

Your first consultation is obligation-free, so speak with an expert car accident lawyer about your car accident claim to find out where you stand.