Bunbury Car Accident Solicitor - WA Injury Compensation Claim

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Should you be involved in a road traffic accident in Bunbury, then our car accident solicitors can help you obtain maximum compensation from the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). The Insurance Commission is responsible for administering the Compulsory Third Party Insurance Scheme in Western Australia, and for managing personal injury and fatal accident compensation claims.

If you make a claim to the Insurance Commission and your claim is successful then there are a variety of different payments and benefits to which you may be entitled, depending on your injuries and circumstances. The Insurance Commission will be willing in many cases to pay the reasonable costs of medical expenses, rehabilitation, income support and other benefits that you may need as a result of your injuries. Of course every situation is different, and so the benefits and payments that you receive will be based on your own circumstances as well as what treatment you require.

If you would like obligation-free legal advice or No Win No Fee legal representation, contact Bunbury Car Accident Solicitors. Our lawyers are experts in personal injury law and motor vehicle accident claims and can help you pursue your rights to compensation from the ICWA.

Do not delay in seeking legal advice as time limits apply. Call us today or complete the online contact form.

Motor Accident Liability

The motor accident compensation system in Western Australia is based on establishing fault. This means that in order to succeed in obtaining compensation you need to establish that the driver or owner of the other vehicle was at fault, either partially or wholly. The ICWA will thoroughly investigate fault, obtaining statements from any relevant witnesses and information from the police.

If you are partly at fault in causing your injuries (contributed to the crash; failing to wear a seatbelt or failing to wear a helmet whilst riding a motor cycle or pushbike) you may still be able to claim but your entitlement to compensation may be reduced on account of your contributory negligence.

The range of accidents covered is wide and varied, and not just restricted to car accidents, but also includes accidents involving motorbikes, bikes, trams, trains, and even pedestrians.

Car Accident Compensation

Compensation payments and benefits available as a result of injury caused by a Bunbury car accident include :-

Reasonable and necessary medical, hospital and rehabilitation expenses.
Pharmacy Items.
Psychological therapy after an accident.
Income Benefits. If you are unable to return to work you may be entitled to income.
support until such time as you can return to work.
General damages for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, loss of enjoyment of life.
General damages for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, loss of enjoyment of life.
Travelling Expenses. Reimbursements can be made for transport costs incurred to travelling to and from treatment-related appointments and related expenditure. These can be made for trips made by public transport or by private car.

Medical Evidence

Medical evidence (through doctors’ examinations and reports) is necessary to establish the nature and extent of your injuries and disabilities, which will determine what treatment is reasonably necessary and the extent of your loss of earning capacity. The ICWA will usually arrange for doctors to provide evidence. It is in your best interests however to obtain your own medical evidence. Our lawyers can help by engaging independent medical experts to provide a second opinion in your case, ensuring that a fair assessment is made in your particular case.

Time Limits

If you are injured in a motor accident, you should report the accident to the police as soon as possible. You will need to complete a Notice of Intention to Claim Form and submit it to the Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Division of the Insurance Commission. Our lawyers can assist with this. Call our free helpline for advice and information.

There are also strict time limits that apply when applying for compensation, and these vary depending on when the accident occurred and whether the injured victim was a child or an adult at the time of the accident. Time limits are only extended in exceptional circumstances. Failure to make a claim in time can result in you losing your rights to compensation. That is why you should seek legal advice as soon as possible.

To find out the time limit applicable to your claim, call our helpline or complete the online contact form.

Fatal Accidents

Where a fatal accident has occurred, the Commission can make certain payments to dependents of the deceased in order to help them through this difficult time. These are known as Dependency Claims. You may be a wife, husband, de facto partner, child, parent, brother or sister of the person who has died.

Funds are often available to help with burial or cremation costs and even financial support for dependents. This will depend on the financial circumstances of the family.

No Win No Fee Solicitors

Obtaining legal advice is not necessary but is beneficial in dealing with the ICWA, to ensure that you get the most out of your entitlements as well as the complicated legal regulations involved. Bunbury Car Accident Solicitors have many years’ experience in handling Western Australian motor accident claims on behalf of injured victims on a No Win No Fee basis.

Whether you are an injured driver, passenger, cyclist, motorcyclist or pedestrian, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible. Our highly experienced motor accident solicitors will ensure that you receive maximum entitlements under the law. Call our toll free helpline or complete the contact form for obligation-free advice on how we can help you.