Car accident claims in Western Australia fall into several categories depending on the circumstances of your collision and the injuries sustained. If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, understanding your claim options is the first step toward accessing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages.
Types of car accident claims available in WA include:
- Personal injury claims for injuries ranging from whiplash to spinal damage
- Property damage liability claims for vehicle repairs
- Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance claims
- Claims involving motorcycles, bicycles, and other vehicles
When you may need to lodge a claim: Western Australian law requires you to complete a vehicle accident crash report following certain accidents. This documentation is essential when pursuing compensation through insurance or legal channels.
Motor vehicle accidents can place significant financial pressure on households through mounting medical costs and lost wages. Whether you’re a driver, pedestrian, cyclist, or bystander, injuries arising from the negligent handling of a vehicle may entitle you to compensation under WA personal injury laws.
What does “liable” mean?
Liability is another word for “fault.” If a driver is liable for an accident, they are responsible for the accident and the injuries and damages they caused. You’ll need to file an accident liability claim before collecting any compensation for damages you suffer. Theoretically, you can file a personal injury claim and a property damage liability claim to recover your losses. These two types of claims may compensate you for some expenses and losses, but specifics vary based on each situation.
Soul Legal Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Perth can help
Did you know that most injuries that occur on the roads are covered by insurance in Australia? Accidents involving all kinds of vehicles (cars, motorcycles, trucks, and bicycles) are covered by various personal injury laws. And with the number of electric scooters on the road and footpaths increasing every day, we predict the number of injuries from accidents involving this new technology with also grow.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a driver, a rider, a pedestrian, or a bystander. If you suffered a motor vehicle-related injury arising from the negligent handling of a vehicle, you could have entitlements.
Common types of car accident claims in WA include:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Quad bike accidents
- State road accident schemes
- Bicycle accidents
If you have suffered an injury and would like some advice in relation to the claim that you have submitted, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Lodging a Personal Injury claim
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and made a claim, you may want some advice regarding your personal injury claim. Common personal injury claims include:
- Brain damage
- Psychological trauma
- Spinal damage
- Whiplash
- CTP claims
- Motor vehicle accidents
Soul Legal offers a free consultation to examine the details of your matter.
No Win – No Fee
With Soul Legal, no legal fees are payable until the conclusion of your case. We help victims of injury who have made a claim on a No Win – No Fee basis.
Contact the Soul Legal team today for more information.
Kevin Wong is the Director of Soul Legal and a seasoned Perth-based personal injury lawyer who has been passionately representing injured clients across Western Australia since 1991, handling everything from minor claims to complex catastrophic injury cases.
