Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have suffered a personal injury in connection with a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to compensation. This includes people who were the driver, a passenger, a pedestrian or a cyclist.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Defined
The law defines a motor vehicle as a vehicle which is required to be registered. This includes a car, van, ute, motor bike, truck, and a trailer.
To be entitled to compensation, you are required to prove your injury arose out of a negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Please telephone Taylors on (07) 3229 1266 for further explanation of 'negligent operation'. Each case has a different set of facts and as such an assessment must be done on case by case bases.
Who You Can Claim Against
Taylors Solicitors provide representation to claimants against the following Queensland registered Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurers under the statutory insurance scheme:
- Allianz Australia Insurance Limited
- Australian Associated Motor Insurers (AAMI)
- Insurance Australia Limited (NRMA Insurance)
- QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited
- RACQ Insurance Limited
- Suncorp Metway Insurance Limited
Taylors Solicitors also provides representation to plaintiffs (claimant) in actions against uninsured or unidentified motor vehicles through the Nominal Defendant scheme.
If you are involved in an accident with an interstate based registered motor vehicle, it may be necessary to bring an claim against an interstate or Commonwealth self-insurer, including;
- Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
Please note this is not an inclusive list. If you are unsure of the insurer of the vehicle or alternatively the insurer is not on the list, please contact us and we will undertake further enquiries.
The Compensation Process
Taylors aims to resolve your claim through negotiation with the insurer before proceeding to Court. Only if negotiation with your insurer does not reach a satisfactory settlement will Taylors Solicitors issue proceedings on your behalf.
We also take over matters from other solicitors at any stage in the proceedings. Should you wish to discuss your claim, please call our offices and speak to Mr David Anthony Taylor.
Taylors provide representation in Motor Vehicle claims on a 'No Win No Fee’ basis. Please see the legal services page for more information on this.
Legislation in Queensland imposes strict time limits on motor vehicle compensation claims so it is essential you consult a solicitor as soon as possible to discuss your situation.
To further discuss our services, please contact one of our personal injury solicitors by calling (07) 3229 1266.