If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident – whether you were travelling in a car, motorbike, bicycle, truck or even if you were a pedestrian – Kennedy Spanner Lawyers have a team of experienced lawyers who can handle your compensation claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Am I eligible to bring a motor accident compensation claim?
You may be entitled to seek compensation from the driver of the other vehicle, the vehicle manufacturer, the authority responsible for maintaining the road or any other responsible parties if they were negligent.
You may also be eligible to claim compensation if a member of your family has been killed in a fatal road accident.
The most common causes of motor vehicle accidents due to negligence include:
- Speeding;
- Failing to observe traffic laws;
- Distracted driving (using cell phones etc.);
- Aggressive driving and road rage;
- Defective automotive parts;
- Defective roadways;
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
- Driver fatigue;
- Hazardous roadway conditions; and
- Construction site defects.
What type of compensation is recoverable under negligence laws?
The compensation you can recover includes:
- Loss of income or earnings (past and future);
- Hospital and medical expenses (surgeries, medication, hospitalisation etc.);
- Rehabilitation expenses;
- Psychical and psychological pain and suffering;
- Gratuitous care services;
- Paid care required as a result of your injuries;
- In wrongful death cases- loss of dependency income;
- Loss of superannuation
The laws relating to negligence are complex and the relevant statutory frameworks can often overlap. An experienced personal injury lawyer on your side will guide you through the journey.
The large CTP insurers are under no legal obligation to look out for your interests if you elect to deal with them directly. Under the law they are entitled to try & settle your claim for as little as possible.
Achieving the best possible result in a motor accident compensation claim requires a deep understanding of the law, highly effective negotiation skills and a strong commitment to actively pursuing the case.
Our areas of expertise
- Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims
- Car accident claims
- Motorcycle accident claims
- Bicycle accident claims
- Bus accident claims
- Pedestrian injury claim
- Truck accident claims
- Hit and run claims
