Claims with Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Adelaide
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers in Adelaide will be able to correctly document all necessary information and greatly increase your chances of a successful claim. All motor vehicles and motorcycles registered in South Australia have compulsory insurance to cover the driver of a motor vehicle or rider of a motorcycle if they should cause an accident that injures somebody.
If you have been injured by a negligent driver, you can bring legal action against them for compensation. In which the claim will be handled by the South Australian Motor Accident Commission (MAC) and their appointed insurer Allianz.
How Can I Make a Claim with Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Adelaide?
Making a claim can be daunting and difficult, but with our motor vehicle accident lawyers in Adelaide, we can take the stress away from you so that you can focus on your recovery. As long as someone else was at fault for your injury, you can make a claim through us.
We understand the system, how it works, and what is required to maximise your damages, as well as assessing your losses both short and long-term. The sooner you obtain legal advice, the sooner we can start to reduce the stress levels arising from your injury and possible loss of income. Our first consultation is free, and we will walk you through everything to expect as you recover and proceed with your claim.
How Can I Make a Claim with Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Adelaide?
PNM Lawyers’ motor vehicle accident lawyers in Adelaide can answer a range of questions you might have about your claim:
What makes me eligible to make a claim?
You are eligible to make a claim if you are injured when you are:
- A pedestrian
- A cyclist
- Driving or as a passenger in a motor vehicle
- A motorcycle rider or pillion passenger
What will I be compensated for?
When we make a claim, we can claim for:
- Your pain and suffering up until the time of settlement and into the future.
- Any loss of income and any loss of ability to earn an income, both in the period leading up to the settlement and into the future.
- Medical and travel expenses.
- Any assistance given to you by close relatives or paid for by you.
These are the main areas in which we can claim, but there are other things we can consider, such as future medical costs.
What is the Injury Scale Value?
In July 2014, the State Government made significant changes to the previous compulsory third party scheme. A number of these significant changes have unfortunately had the effect that an individual’s claim to compensation is limited.
The ISV is a list of recognised injuries. Each type of injury is essentially assigned with a range item number. Each item number is then further assigned a range value depending on the severity of the injury. Each ISV item number or point then has a regulated prescribed monetary amount.