Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer / Motor Accident Act
If you have suffered a personal injury in a motor vehicle accident caused by the fault of a driver of a motor vehicle, you may be able to claim personal injury compensation under the Motor Accidents Act through Teakle Ormsby Conn's motor vehicle accident lawyers.
The Motor Accident Act Scheme in NSW is in the main, a fault based scheme which means to bring a motor vehicle accident claim, you will need to demonstrate that somebody else was negligent.
Please note - strict time limits apply to motor vehicle accident claims, whether you are an owner or driver of a vehicle involved, a passenger or a pedestrian. Motor vehicle accident claims apply to injury caused by a motor vehicle. These include:
· Car Accidents
· Motorcycle Accidents
· Bus Accidents
· Truck Accidents
· Pedestrian Accidents (injury caused by collision with a motor vehicle)
What to do if Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident / Car Accident
After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, you should immediately:
* Seek medical attention. If possible, it is advised to alert the police of your accident right away.
* If you are unable to report the accident to the police due to injury, you should do so at the earliest possible convenience but within 28 days of the accident.
* Seek legal advice regarding your rights and entitlements to claim personal injury compensation – contact Teakle Ormsby Conn's motor vehicle accident lawyers to obtain the appropriate claim forms.
* Contact the insurance company of the ‘at-fault’ vehicle to provide a ‘notice of claim’
What Happens Next?
Upon request of the insurance company, you may have to undergo a medical examination. You will not be able to claim motor vehicle accident compensation if you refuse to attend (without reasonable grounds) the medical examination. The insurance company will cover the cost of both the medical examination and travel between venues.
For a successful motor vehicle accident claim, you may also have to:
· Provide information regarding the circumstances of the motor vehicle accident to the insurer, detailing the nature of injuries, medical treatment required and rehabilitation sought
· Past medical history and previous claims
· Details regarding wages and employment (if claiming economic loss)
What happens if I don’t know the identity of the motor vehicle at fault?
In certain circumstances, you may not know the identity of the motor vehicle that caused the accident. Again it is possible to make a claim but it is essential that you contact Teakle Ormsby Conn ASAP so that all the statutory requirements for motor accident act are taken into account.
Where the identity of the motor vehicle is unknown, Teakle Ormsby Conn have to undertake numerous steps to identify the registration number and the owner of the unidentified motor vehicle. Such measures include placing advertisments in local newspapers and by visiting and interviewing neighbours to the site of the motor vehicle accident.
Why choose Teakle Ormsby Conn?
With over 50 years of experience with motor vehicle accident claims in Sydney, Teakle Ormsby Conn is uniquely positioned as a leader in the field of personal injury, motor vehicle accident claims, workers compensation, public liability and insurance litigation. Over the years, we have established tight relationships with a network of professionals that support our ability to manage your personal injury claim. So don’t leave it to chance – contact Sydney’s best known experts in motor vehicle accident claims, at Teakle Ormsby Conn.
How much will a personal injury lawyer cost?
At Teakle Ormsby Conn, we can offer a no win, no fee arrangement for certain personal injury, motor vehicle accident claims, public liability claims, medical negligence claims or workers compensation cases. Please see our ‘What will it cost?’ page for more details on the cost of retaining a personal injury lawyer or contact us to arrange a free initial consultation.
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