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Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a life-altering experience, leaving you with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Brisbane, you need a personal injury lawyer to ensure your rights are protected.
At GMP Law, our experienced motor vehicle accident lawyers are dedicated to helping you navigate the complex legal landscape and fight for the compensation you deserve.
In Queensland, motor vehicle accident claims are governed by the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme under the Motor Accident Insurance (MAI) Act 1994. This scheme provides unlimited liability coverage for personal injury incurred by or in connection with a motor vehicle incident.
It’s important to understand that there are two potential avenues for compensation within the system:
Key points to understand:
A specialised motor vehicle accident lawyer is invaluable in navigating this process. Our team at GMP Law can help you explore your options and investigate the strength of your case.
You may be eligible for compensation if you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Brisbane where another part was at fault. This includes:
Even if you’re uncertain about your eligibility to claim, or you were partially at fault for the accident, we encourage you to reach out. Our free initial consultation means you have nothing to lose by exploring your options.
Compensation for motor vehicle accidents in Brisbane comes from either the CTP scheme or the nominal defendant scheme. Under common law, there are several ‘heads’ of damages that can be compensated, each assigned a point value between zero and 100, referred to as the Injury Value System (ISV).
These include:
To calculate your ISV, you can refer to the Civil Liberty Regulation 2014. Contact GMP Law to speak with our lawyers that will help you determine the ISV of an injury, the point value, and the dollar value for you.
At GMP Law, we’re committed to ensuring you have nothing to lose.
If we don’t win your case, you won’t pay a cent for our services. This means you can focus on healing without worrying about legal costs.
No upfront costs
No contingency fee
We’ll only charge you if we win.
We maintain integrity by carefully evaluating each case. If we believe it’s unlikely to result in compensation or if the costs outweigh the benefits, we won’t take it on.
This commitment to our client’s best interests, as well as fee transparency, sets us apart from other law firms.
To prove negligence in a motor vehicle accident case, we must establish:
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers work with medical professionals to build a strong case on your behalf.
Queensland has strict time limits that apply to motor vehicle accidents. Here are the key timeframes to remember:
The sooner you properly lodge your notice of accident claim, the sooner the CTP insurer can release funds to cover damage, medical treatment, and rehabilitation (if needed).
Compensation amounts vary widely depending on the specifics of each case. Factors such as the severity of injuries, economic loss, and long-term impacts all play a role. In a past case, we secured $461,429 for a client injured in a rear-end collision. However, each case is unique and we will assess your claim based on your individual circumstances.
We offer a free initial consultation to help individuals explore their options.
In these cases, you can still seek compensation through the nominal defendant scheme. You have three months from the date of the accident to lodge a claim for unidentified vehicles.
Pre-existing conditions don’t necessarily exclude you from compensation. If the accident aggravated or made your condition worse, you may still be eligible for compensation related to this worsening. Our team of motor vehicle accident lawyers are experienced in handling complex cases involving pre-existing conditions.
At GMP Law, we’ve successfully represented clients from various walks of life, processing claims for injuries sustained in car accidents in New South Wales.
Background
Our client from Western Sydney suffered serious physical and psychological injuries in a motor vehicle accident when another driver collided with him while changing lanes.
The challenge
The CTP insurer of the at-fault driver acknowledged liability but denied requests for treatment during the claims process.
GMP Law’s approach
Filed disputes with the insurer to contest their treatment decisions
Successfully challenged the assessment of the client’s whole-person impairment, resulting in the insurer conceding that his injuries surpassed the 10% threshold
Gathered essential medical evidence to bolster the claim
Engaged in a settlement conference with the insurer to negotiate a fair resolution.
Outcome
Following negotiations with the insurer, we successfully obtained a settlement of $250,000 for our client, which includes legal costs.
Background
Our client and his wife were driving when a car on the opposite side of the road veered into their lane, causing a head-on collision. Both sustained significant physical and psychological injuries.
The challenge
The client suffered extensive injuries to his head, upper body, cervical spine, hands, lumbar spine, foot, and knee, as well as psychological trauma including shock, anxiety, and PTSD.
GMP Law’s approach
Obtained medical evidence to support the client’s level of impairment
Gathered evidence of education and pre-injury employment details to demonstrate the impact on the client’s career as a full-time scientist
Engaged in an informal settlement conference with the insurer
Negotiated to maximise the client’s compensation.
Outcome
We successfully settled the claim for $500,000, providing our client with substantial compensation for his injuries and loss of earning capacity.
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In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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