Queensland motor vehicle accident laws are in place to ensure you receive the financial and medical support you're entitled to after a transport accident injury. However, the legal process can be complex. Understanding your rights and securing the benefits you’re entitled to under the law can make a significant difference in your recovery.
Whether you’re seeking support for medical expenses, lost income, or ongoing rehabilitation costs, our team can help.
Our locations
We have a central Gold Coast office, which is just a short walk from Surfers Paradise.
We also have our Bundall and Burleigh Heads offices to visit the greater Gold Coast area.
If you’re not located in the Gold Coast, we also have regularly staffed offices within driving distance and close to public transport in Loganholme and Brisbane CBD. If you can’t visit these locations, our lawyers can also arrange to visit you, even in hospital, or organise an online consultation or phone call.
Our team of motor vehicle accident lawyers in Gold Coast
Our lawyers evaluate each claim, provide clear, up-front advice and outline your realistic chances of success.
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Understanding what you can claim for and when
You may make a claim in a range of circumstances, including:
You’ve been injured in a motor vehicle whilst on the road, this can include an accident whilst driving a car, motorcycle, tractor, quad bike or forklift
Your child or dependent has been injured on the road
You were a pedestrian or cyclist injured by a vehicle
You were injured on public transport
You’ve suffered psychological trauma as a result of an immediate family member being fatally injured on the road
One of the most important things to do right now is to understand your options by seeking legal advice as soon as possible. Strict time limits apply to when you can make a claim for compensation, your claim must be lodged within 9 months of the date of the accident.
If it has been over 9 months since your accident, you may still have options, but should seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Your entitlements
If you’ve been injured on the roads in the Gold Coast, you may be entitled to certain statutory benefits under the law, such as lost wages, medical expenses, and lump sum payments.
However, if negligence caused your injury, you may also be entitled to compensation for:
- Loss of income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Making it easier for you
We offer a obligation free initial meeting, where we can explain your rights to compensation and answer your questions, so you know where you stand.
Learn more about our obligation free initial appointment.
We can meet with you in a way that suits you. We can meet with you in one of our offices, 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.