MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS BUNBURY

One of Bunbury’s most respected motor vehicle accident injury law firms. We negotiate the best payout for your circumstance!

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    WE SPECIALISE IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

    If you’ve just been in a motor vehicle accident, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed right now, and you’re probably not sure what to do next. A&E Legal are here to help.

    First of all, you need to know that you may be able to get money from the other driver’s insurance company to help pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

    We will help you gather all the evidence you need to prove that you were injured in the accident and fight for you to get the money you deserve.

    The insurance company will try to give you less money than you deserve, but we will make sure you get what you’re entitled to.

    So, don’t wait, and don’t worry about trying to do this on your own. Submit a free claim appraisal at the top or bottom of this page, or simply give us a call.

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    COMMON TYPES OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURY CLAIMS INCLUDE:

    • Physical injury compensation for those who are injured or die as a result of a motor vehicle accident
    • Injury to the spine, trunk, pelvis, abdomen, upper and lower limbs and face
    • Burns of any kind
    • Head and brain injury
    • Whiplash
    • Mental stress, including PTSD, compensation

    WHO CAN SUBMIT A CLAIM?

    If someone else’s bad driving causes you to get injured, you can ask them to pay for your medical bills and other expenses.

    You can claim from an insurer if you were:

    • A passenger in any car, truck, bus or motorcycle and obtained an injury as a result of the negligent behaviour of the driver; or
    • A pedestrian at the time of injury resulting from the negligent behaviour of the driver of any car, bus, truck or motorcycle.
    • You can still claim if you were partly to blame for the accident. If this is the case, the amount of your claim will be reduced in accordance with your contributory negligence (usually expressed as a percentage). Our lawyers will advise you in this instance.
    • If you suffered a loss due to death or serious injury of a family member or loved one as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may also be eligible to claim.

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURY COMPENSATION

    To ensure a successful claim, it is crucial to prove liability and to prove the extent to which the injured person is eligible to receive damages.

    Strict time limits apply when it comes to submitting a claim against ICWA. Time periods differ for adults and children and on a case-to-case basis, so we recommend you contact our lawyers for an obligation free chat immediately to discuss your needs.

    WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE PROCESS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INJURY CLAIM?

    • After you get in touch, one of our expert lawyers will contact you for an obligation-free consultation. This is where we will answer all of your questions regarding fees, timings etc. It is important to note that in a successful claim, the person responsible for the injury or their insurer will cover most of the costs.
    • We will discuss your situation and work with you to determine whether you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.
    • Most claims are settled without the need to go to court. However, pre-trial conferences are sometimes held at the court building on a more informal basis and we will represent you through this process.
    • We will endeavour to get through the claim process as quickly as possible by seeking the relevant expert medical advice from your doctors to ensure that your claim is settled at the right time.
    • We will gather all available evidence to support your claim.
    • We will endeavour have your claim accepted – NO WIN, NO FEE!
    • We negotiate the best payout possible consistent with your injuries.

    CAR, MOTORCYCLE, TRUCK & BUS ACCIDENT & INJURY

    What can I claim?

    Any action that constitutes negligence on the part of the driver of either a car, truck, bus or motorcycle in or on which you were a passenger or that of another driver of a car, truck, bus or motorcycle that causes you an injury, entitles you to lodge a claim for your personal injury compensation.

    Whiplash claims

    Whiplash is a common term to describe the way an injury is caused. Whiplash is the violent movement of the head and/or neck caused by an acceleration–deceleration mechanism that are triggered by an accident such as a motor vehicle accident. The injuries caused by the whiplash are to the muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues of the neck. The whiplash injury may cause neck pain, tenderness, restrictions in range of movement, headaches, nerve or spinal cord injury, anxiety, and PTSD. Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is the term given for the collection of symptoms caused by a whiplash.

    Compensation Claims as a Result of Negligence

    Any action that constitutes negligence on behalf of the driver of a motor vehicle on which you were a passenger or that of another driver which lead to your injury will entitle you to claim compensation. You can also claim compensation for pedestrian injury as a result of negligence.

    BICYCLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS

    What type of bicycle accident claims exist?

    • Any action which constitutes negligence on the part of another person, for example:
      • Where you have to swerve out for a car that pulls out in front of you;
      • Someone opening a car door with which you make contact or else have to swerve out for which results in you crashing, even if there was no contact;
      • Hitting an obstacle on the road or cycle path surface which should not have reasonably been there, for example a pothole which has not been repaired or marked off by the City of Bunbury;

    The accident will be deemed to be partially your fault if, you for example:

    • Cycle at night without adequate lighting and / or dark clothing;
    • Fail to keep a proper lookout or fail to avoid the collision with the exercise of reasonable care;
    • Fail to use proper hand signals;

    PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

    What types of pedestrian claims exist?

    • Any action which constitutes negligence on the part of another person, for example:
      • If the driver of a car causes it to collide into you.

    The accident will be deemed to be partially your fault if, you for example:

    • Are not visible at night and you are walking on an unlit roadway;
    • Fail to keep a proper lookout or fail to avoid the incident with the exercise of reasonable care and caution;
    • Are intoxicated and your actions do not constitute that of the reasonable person.

    STEP 1

    Fill out our FREE claim appraisal form or give us a call on (08) 6202 9305

    STEP 2

    Gather evidence for our paperwork

    STEP 3

    Make an appointment to come in and see us

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Yes you can still claim but the amount of your claim will be reduced in accordance with your contributory negligence that is normally expressed as a percentage.

    Immediately after you are in a position to do so:

    • report the matter to the police or complete the online crash report;
    • if possible take photos of the scene;
    • obtain the names and contact particulars of all witnesses to the incident;
    • contact us at A & E Legal for further assistance.

    You can claim for all loss and damage suffered by you, i.e.:

    • Loss of earnings (past and future)
    • Pain, suffering and loss of amenities of life
    • Past and future medical expenses;
    • Hospitalisation expenses
    • Home assistance expenses.

    There are strict time limits and normally, if you are an adult, you have 3 years from the date of your accident or from the date when you first noticed clinical signs of an injury. Different time periods exist for children and we recommend that you contact us immediately

    Most claims are settled without having to go to Court on trial. However, pre-trial conferences are held at the Court building in a more informal basis and we will be there to represent you through this process.

    We will attempt to get through the claim procedure as quickly as possible by seeking the relevant expert medical advice from your doctors to ensure that your claim is settled at the right time. We will answer all your questions about legal costs at the first free consultation with you. However, in the event of a successful resolution of your claim, the person liable or their insurers will cover most of the costs.

    The first consultation is free with no obligation on your part to proceed.

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