Personal Injury Lawyers - Motor Vehicle Accidents

Personal injury suffered in motor vehicle accidents can be tragic, pain-stricken and stressful. Often, accident victims are forced to endure countless dealings with insurance companies and state accident authorities.

If you have suffered personal injury in an accident directly caused by the driving of a motor vehicle (car, motorcycle, truck, bus, train etc), you may be entitled to claim personal injury compensation under the Motor Accident Act. 

Under the Motor Accident Act to be successful in a motor vehicle accident claim, you will need to demonstrate that somebody else was negligent. The Motor Accident Act encompasses motor vehicle accidents including:

•    Car Accidents
•    Motorcycle Accidents
•    Aviation Accident
•    Boating Accidents
•    Airline Accidents
•    Pedestrian Accident
•    Railroad Accident
•    School Bus Accident
•    Train Accidents
•    Trucking Accidents
•    Fire Accidents caused by cars and other vehicles

Strict time limits apply to motor vehicle accident claims, whether you are a driver of a motor vehicle, the passenger or a pedestrian on the street. To ensure you don't miss out on the compensation you may be entitled to, contact one of our accredited specialist personal injury lawyers on (02) 9547 1733 who can provide you with the expert legal advice you deserve.

What should you do if injured a Motor Vehicle Accident 

If you have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you should immediately:

• Seek medical attention immediately
• Alert the police of the accident immediately. If you are unable to make a police report immediately, you must report the accident within 28 days. 
• Contact Benjamin and Robinson Solicitors to assess your legal position and for advice regarding your rights to lodge a personal injury claim and receive compensation.
• Contact the insurer of the ‘at-fault’ driver and express intention to claim personal injury compensation using a ‘notice of claim’ form.

What Happens Next?

Upon request of the insurance company, you may have to undergo one, or multiple medical examinations from their nominated doctors. Attendance is compulsory for you to remain eligible to claim personal injury compensation. The cost of medical examinations and transport between venues is covered by the insurance company you are claiming from.

For a successful personal injury claim, the insurance company may also ask you to:

•    Provide accident details including location, injuries sustained, medical treatments received and rehabilitation sought
•    Past medical history
•    Details of any previous personal injury claims
•    Employment information (wages and employment benefits – used to calculate economic loss)


Benjamin and Robinson Solicitors - Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury claims can be complex and time consuming. Insurance companies will naturally will try to minimise their liability with regards to personal injury claims and they have significant legal resources at their disposal. For this reason, it is imperative that you engage an expert personal injury lawyer to represent your personal injury claim.

Our specialised personal injury lawyers have the extensive experience in representing clients who have suffered personal injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. We understand how insurance companies operate and how to best see your claim to completion or reach a satisfactory out of court settlement.

With the strict time limits for lodging a personal injury claim, if you have suffered personal injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you should contact one of our expert lawyers on (02) 9547 1733 as soon as possible.