personal incident TIME LIMITS

Current Compensation Laws around Australia detail that strict time limits apply to Motor Vehicle Incident claims if you are a driver of a motor vehicle, the passenger, cyclist or a pedestrian. It is for this reason it is vital to obtain personal incident legal advice as soon as possible from a qualified personal incident compensation specialist who will ensure that you gain the maximum possible compensation you are entitled to.

One of these time limits is the time you take to report your incident to the police. Currently, you have 24 hours in which to report your Motor Vehicle Incident to the police. If you fail to do so, you may have to go to court and prove that sufficient cause existed to justify the report delay. Once this process is completed, you will receive an “event” number as a record of the notification of the incident.

The incident Notification Form must be lodged within 6 months from the date of the incident.

The incident Notification Form can be refused if it is lodged after the 6 month period. If you are able to justify the delay with a full and satisfactory explanation to the insurer, you may still be able to make a claim.

A claim cannot and will not be accepted if it is lodged later than 3 years after the date of the Motor Vehicle Incident.

Compensation for minor injuries arising from Motor Vehicle Incidents

There are a number of circumstances in which you may be able to claim personal incident compensation for if you have sustained personal incident in a Motor Vehicle Incident. If your claim is up to $5000 (which covers medical expenses) then complete and lodge an incident Notification Form which you can download from here.

If you have sustained only minor injuries in a Motor Vehicle Incident, you generally do not need to engage a personal incident compensation lawyer to make a claim.

If you are in need of legal advice, contact Stacks/Goudkamp today. Stacks/Goudkamp is a Sydney based law firm with Accredited Specialists in Compensation Law and Compensation matters. We are situated in the heart of the Sydney CBD and also have offices in Parramatta, Liverpool, Newcastle and Wollongong. Call us today on 1800 25 1800 or alternatively, fill out the form on the right.