Thinking of bringing a truck injury compensation claim after being involved in an accident? All across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Queensland, trucks haul goods and deliver stock, with the drivers of these heavy motor vehicles spanning all ages and walks of life. And while we all take care on the road, accidents happen and people suffer injuries.
If you have been injured while driving a truck or by a truck, you may be entitled to claim injury compensation.
If you were not at fault in the accident, you can make a claim against the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer of the truck involved. Even if you were partly responsible, you may be able to make a partial claim for your injuries.
How Can I Make A Truck Accident Compensation Claim In QLD?
Before making a truck accident compensation claim in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or Queensland, you must gather evidence on which to build your case.
This will determine if you can make a claim.
1.Firstly, if you have been hurt, seek medical treatment and keep an official record of what has happened to you. This will make facts easier to verify during legal proceedings.
2.Secondly, contact us and share your evidence. We can assess your claim at no cost and advise you through the truck injury claim process.
As with all personal injury claims, whether a car accident, motorbike or work injury claim, strict time limits apply to all truck accident compensation claims in Queensland. These time limits can vary depending on your case’s circumstances.
✔ Get an expert to help you complete the appropriate sections of the claim forms. When you are making a claim for truck accident compensation, it is important to ensure that you seek the appropriate compensation for your injuries.
✔ Ensure all sections of the claim form are completed. Filling out claims forms is not a simple matter. You need to provide evidence of your injuries with supporting information to back it up. A legal professional who understands the process can be highly useful at every stage of your claim for compensation.
✔ Lodge the form to the insurer of the party who was at fault, whether fully or partially. You may be partially at fault or the other party may have been entirely at fault. Whatever the scenario, you need to lodge your forms with the other party’s insurance provider.
It is natural to be unsure about any of these stages of the claims process. After all, it’s unlikely that you have had to go through this process before. As trusted truck accident lawyers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we are here to support you and make claiming the compensation you are due as simple and straightforward as possible.
How Long Do I Have to Make A Truck Accident Compensation Claim?
For an accident that involves personal injuries, you have up to three years from the date of the accident to make your claim. If no personal injury occurred in the accident but your truck was damaged, you have up to six years to make a claim.
While these time frames might seem lengthy, it is important to start your personal injury claim as soon as possible so that witness statements and evidence are fresh and can be presented as part of your claim for compensation.
Strict time limits apply to all truck accident compensation claims in Queensland and these time limits can vary depending on the circumstances of your case. We have been helping clients with compensation claims for over 34 years and are highly experienced truck accident lawyers. We are here to help with your claim and get you the compensation that you will need for the future.
Accident Law No Win No Fee Guarantee For Your Truck Accident Claim
You really have nothing to lose with our no win no fee guarantee. When we take on your case we pay for all outlays and associated claim expenses, meaning we get you access to the help you need quickly.
You are also covered by Queensland legislation, so if our fees were to somehow exceed the compensation amount, then we are obligated to reduce them. This means you can confidently pursue a legal claim without being left out of pocket.How Much Truck Accident Compensation Will I Receive?
The amount of compensation you receive will be determined by assessing your injuries, medical bills, rehabilitation costs and the pain and suffering you have experienced as well as their impact on your personal quality of life. Therefore, it’s tailored to your individual circumstances.
We cannot accurately estimate the damages you are entitled to without reviewing your claim (which is free to do so). Our compensation calculator can show the very basic (but not full) amounts of compensation. Or try our 30 Second Compensation Checker to see if you can actually make a claim. However, it’s best to speak with one of our Lawyers and get a free assessment which will give you a better understanding about your claim.Accident Law No Win No Fee Guarantee For Your Truck Accident Claim
You really have nothing to lose with our no win no fee guarantee. When we take on your case we pay for all outlays and associated claim expenses, meaning we get you access to the help you need quickly.
You are also covered by Queensland legislation, so if our fees were to somehow exceed the compensation amount, then we are obligated to reduce them. This means you can confidently pursue a legal claim without being left out of pocket.How Much Truck Accident Compensation Will I Receive?
The amount of compensation you receive will be determined by assessing your injuries, medical bills, rehabilitation costs and the pain and suffering you have experienced as well as their impact on your personal quality of life. Therefore, it’s tailored to your individual circumstances.
We cannot accurately estimate the damages you are entitled to without reviewing your claim (which is free to do so). Our compensation calculator can show the very basic (but not full) amounts of compensation. Or try our 30 Second Compensation Checker to see if you can actually make a claim. However, it’s best to speak with one of our Lawyers and get a free assessment which will give you a better understanding about your claim.What Factors Affect My Final Truck Compensation Amount?
Compensation is calculated according to a range of factors, and assesses your injuries, medical bills, rehabilitation costs and the pain and suffering you have experienced. The insurer from whom you are seeking a claim will look to your quality of life and if there has been any impact on your life after the accident has taken place.
We cannot accurately estimate the damages you are entitled to without reviewing your claim (which again is free to do so). You can also use our helpful Compensation Calculator to get a rough idea of how much you may be entitled to claim in three simple steps. What you receive as a final figure will depend upon:
✔ The impact your accident has on your health and ability to work
✔ The amount of out-of-pocket expenses you’ve had to cover
✔ Any ongoing health issues you’ve had because of the injury
✔ Any decrease in your life expectancy
✔ How much of your income you have lost as a result of the accident
✔ The cost of ongoing care for you
✔ Rehabilitation and medical bills
30 Second Compensation Claim Checker
The Accident Law 30 Second Compensation Claim Checker will quickly assess if you may be able to make a compensation claim. One of our experienced Lawyers will then provide you with a free claim assessment by Email/SMS or Phone. This will also help you estimate just how much compensation you may be due for your claim. Again all at no cost, just click below.
Brisbane and Gold Coast Truck Accident Lawyers
There is no fee for us to assess your claim for injury compensation. We are committed to making this process smooth and straightforward from start to finish. Regardless of what level of compensation you are entitled to receive for your truck accident injuries, it is important that your claim is processed as swiftly as possible.
Fill in the short form at the footer of every page, chat online or call us on 07 5531 4444 and we’ll be happy to help with any questions you may have. After discussing your case with a specialist truck injury lawyer, you’ll know where you stand and better understand the next steps to take.
