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Do I have a valid claim if I was a pedestrian in a car accident? 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 claim as an injured pedestrian in Queensland 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...

Can I sue as the passenger in a motor vehicle accident 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 motor vehicle accident claim in Queensland 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 (p...

Are there time limits to make a motorcycle accident injury claim? The date you are injured in a motorcycle accident in Queensland 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 result in you losing your right to make a claim. It...

Is it worth making a motor vehicle accident claim in Queensland? A common question people have when contemplating making a motor vehicle 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 motor vehicle accident lawyers...

Are there time limits to make a quad bike accident injury claim? The date you are injured in a quad bike accident in Queensland 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 result in you losing your right to make a claim. It i...