If you’ve been injured in a road accident in Canberra, our experienced car accident lawyers can guide and support you through the claims process, so you can focus on your recovery.
Our locations
Our specialist car accident lawyers are dedicated to supporting the local community with expert legal advice and support for car accident claims.
We have offices in greater Canberra including Canberra CBD.
Not in the Canberra?
We also have offices all around New South Wales including Wollongong, Cessnock, Lithgow, Mudgee, Newcastle, Tamworth.
Our team of Canberra car accident lawyers
Our experienced car accident lawyers in Canberra, are here to help. When you work with us, you’ll have your own legal team looking after your case. Experienced and always working for your success, they will work closely with you to achieve the best outcome possible.
What to do after a car accident
Being in a car accident can be a stressful situation. If you’re ever involved in one, the first thing you should do is to remain calm and ensure everyone, including yourself is safe. Call 000 if the police, ambulance or fire services are needed.
You should then collect the other party’s details, including:
- The other driver’s name
- The other driver’s address
- The other vehicle’s registration details (take a photo of the licence plate if you can)
These details will come in handy if you need to claim on your car insurance, if the police need to investigate, or if you need to make a claim with the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer for your road injuries.
Filing a police report is a vital part of your claim after a motor vehicle accident. By making a police report, you are protecting your legal rights and entitlements.
Depending on which State or Territory you live in, you will need to lodge a claims notice with your compulsory third party (CTP/MAI) insurer. Sometimes, the police will attend the scene of the accident, but if they haven’t, you must report your motor vehicle accident to the police before you can lodge your claim.
Learn more about filing a police report.
We are the original No Win, No Fee* Motor vehicle accident lawyers
This means that if you don’t win, you don’t pay the fees for the work we do on your case.
Were you at fault or not at fault in a car accident?
Find out the difference between at fault and no fault compensation schemes and your eligible entitlements.
Your entitlements
Even if you were at fault for the accident, you may be entitled to:
Medical expenses and commercial care
Weekly payments for loss of income
Other expenses such as rehabilitation equipment
If you’re no longer able to work because of your injury you may also be entitled to additional disability benefits through the insurance policies included in your superannuation
If you’ve suffered a major injury, you may be entitled to treatment and care for life, and weekly payments for up to five years.
What’s MAI Insurance?
In ACT, all vehicles are required to get MAI insurance. The purpose of MAI insurance is to provide people who’ve been injured in a road accident, which includes car accidents, motorcycle accidents, injuries on public transport and even cyclists and pedestrians, compensation so they can seek the medical treatments required for their recovery, and help cover lost wages if they’re not able to work.
For more information on MAI insurance claims in ACT.
Making it easier for you to make a claim
We offer a no obligation free initial meeting, where we can explain your rights to compensation and answer your questions, so you know where you stand.
We can meet with you in a way that suits you. We can meet with you in one of our offices in the wider Sydney region, by video call, or at your home or hospital
Simply answer a few questions online to find out if you may have a claim for compensation.