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Do I have a valid whiplash claim in Queensland? Personal injury claim, CTP, Compulsory Third Party, compensation, compo, damages, reimbursement, and claim are all expressions you may have heard which can mean the same thing. Assessing if you have a valid whiplash claim as an injured driver in a car accident will depend on where and how you were injured. There are laws set out in legislation as well as case law from the Courts which establish who can claim compensation, how to go about making a claim, and how claims will be assessed (put into a ...

What steps should I take if I have a whiplash injury in Queensland? There are some basic general steps that should be taken if you suffer a whiplash injury in a car accident: The first priority is seeking medical attention. If you have sustained a whiplash injury it is important that you seek medical attention and get the appropriate advice and treatment. It is important that you report all symptoms to the Doctor so that they can properly treat you. Whiplash can sometimes present as odd things like jaw pain and ringing in the ears, so be sure t...

What steps should I take if I was a pedestrian in a car accident? There are some basic general steps that should be taken if you are a pedestrian injured in a car accident: The first priority is seeking medical attention. If you have sustained an injury it is important that you seek medical attention and get the appropriate advice and treatment. It is important that you report all symptoms to the Doctor so that they can properly treat you. Record The Details make a note of the date, time, place of the accident. Record any details of other peopl...

Are there time limits to make a claim as a passenger in a public transport accident? If you are a passenger in a public transport accident in Queensland, the date you are injured is a very important piece of information your lawyer will want to establish as soon as possible so that they can advise you of any important time limits that will apply to your claim. Time limits create a deadline in which notices have to be given to insurers and court documents are to be filed with the Court. These timeframes are very important and missing them can re...

Is it worth making a truck accident claim in Queensland? A common question people have when contemplating making a truck accident claim in Queensland for injuries sustained, is whether it is financially worth pursuing. Assuming you have a right to make a claim, there are two aspects to this: will you be awarded a sum of money large enough to justify your efforts (in time and emotionally) and; will there be anything left for you after the lawyers and any Government refunds are paid? It is common for truck accident lawyers in Queensland to offer ...