Archive Monthly Archives: April 2017
Do Time Limits Apply To Claims?
Put simply yes, there are some strict time limits which apply to your claim. In an ordinary case, you are required to lodge a claim form with the CTP insurer within six months of the car accident. It is still possible to pursue a claim after that, but an explanation for the late claim needs […]
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Should I Use a Lawyer?
Generally speaking, if you are injured in a car accident caused through the fault of another person then it will almost certainly be worthwhile pursuing a claim for injury compensation against the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. You are legally entitled to bring a claim for injury compensation against a CTP insurer without […]
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If I Engage A Lawyer, What Do I Have To Do?
If you engage a solicitor to act on your behalf, then your solicitor will take care of almost all of the administrative burden involved in bringing a claim. From your perspective, you would simply need to provide information and documents evidencing your expenses, earnings etc and attend various medical appointments. One of our personal injury […]
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Psychological Injuries Matter Too
To most people an injury is something you can see. But what about those that you can’t see? A psychological injury or “nervous shock” can be just as debilitating as a physical injury. But how do you know if you have suffered such an injury? Nervous shock is the legal term for any psychological injury suffered […]
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Do I Have A Claim?
By Mitch Herlihy. If you have suffered an injury (whether a physical or psychological injury) through the fault of another party (even if that party is only partly at fault) then you will be entitled to make a claim against the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. The same entitlement arises even if the […]
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CTP V Comprehensive Car Insurance – What’s the Difference?
The distinction between Compulsory Third Party Insurance (“CTP Insurance”) and Comprehensive Car Insurance is one which many people unfortunately do not know. This article aims to briefly explain the difference between the two types of insurances. As the name suggests, CTP Insurance is, well, compulsory. If you drive a vehicle on Queensland roads, that vehicle […]
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