Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Expert Car Accident Lawyers Operating Across New South Wales

Burke Mead Lawyers is an experienced team of personal injury lawyers in Newcastle, assisting clients with various legal matters, including motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury claims. 

Our legal services are delivered by a team of experienced car accident lawyers whose experience with court proceedings and knowledge of motor accident claims will assist in guiding you to the most beneficial, timely resolution. 

Whether you are dealing with a straightforward compensation claim or need support with a more complex case, such as claiming compensation for a fatally injured loved one, our team can offer guidance and expert advice every step of the way.

The Benefits of Working with Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Legal representation in personal injury law matters is highly beneficial, as personal injury compensation lawyers specialise in the mediation and negotiation of personal injury disputes. Burke Mead Lawyers are among the top personal injury lawyers in NSW, led by Emma Mead, the Managing Director of Burke Mead Lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Our team operates across Newcastle, the Hunter region, the Central Coast, Sydney and regional NSW.

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of whether you were a driver, passenger, bike rider or pedestrian, you need to speak with an experienced compensation lawyer to understand the best course of action. 

Following a car accident, you will likely need time off work, have medical expenses to pay, forms to fill out for the CTP insurer, and potentially ongoing physical rehabilitation to go through. Consulting with a personal injury expert about your case, including the circumstances of the accident and your needs following the incident, can help you navigate the process more effectively.

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Car Accidents Claim Compensation FAQs

How do I claim if I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident?

If you have suffered injuries during a motor vehicle accident, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. By doing this, you can provide necessary supporting medical evidence for your future compensation claim. We then recommend contacting an experienced personal injury lawyer, such as Burke Mead, for advice on whether you are entitled to make a compensation claim and the process for receiving appropriate compensation.

To prepare for the consultation about your personal injury claim, you will need to write down as much information about your motor accident injuries as you can, such as how the accident occurred, injuries suffered, the event number from the NSW police force, contact details of any witnesses, and results from medical treatment to date.

What are the most common injuries in motor vehicle accidents?

Motor vehicle accident injuries can range from mild to serious, and it can take some time to understand the full extent of your injuries. The most common types of motor accident injury include:

  • whiplash
  • broken bones
  • spinal injuries
  • back injuries
  • neck injuries
  • head injuries
  • brain injuries
  • psychological injuries
Do I need a motor vehicle accident lawyer?

While it is not required, a motor vehicle accident lawyer can help expedite the process and achieve better compensation. Since there are strict time limits set by NSW law around making a compensation claim, it is best to engage legal services and professional assistance if you or someone you love has suffered a motor accident injury as soon as possible.

 A legal professional can make sense of the incident from a legal standpoint and help you navigate the claims process.

If your child is still a minor (under 18) and has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you, as their parent or legal guardian, have the right to claim compensation on their behalf. For more information on making a claim on behalf of a child, please contact Burke Mead Lawyers.

In short, yes. Motorcycle riders injured in a road accident are eligible to make an MVA claim.

While there are strict timelines around when you need to make a claim, processing a claim can take time – how much time is dependent on a variety of factors, but primarily on your injuries, how complex the injuries are and what kind of treatment they require now and ongoing.

Regarding the amount you could potentially receive from a claim, this is dependent on various factors, including your injuries, age, loss of earnings, need for care both now and in the future, out-of-pocket expenses, and possible future expenses such as surgery.

Generally, the more serious your injury and the greater the impact on your life, the more you’ll receive in compensation. To understand this more fully, seeking expert medical advice will help assess the impact of your injuries on your future work and life. When seeking compensation, you may be eligible to claim damages, compensation for lost wages and medical expenses, cover the cost of rehabilitation or ongoing treatment, or even receive weekly payments.

As your personal injury lawyers, we need as much information as possible to put evidence for your case together to support your claim. To ensure you get the best outcome from your claim, you must seek legal advice before accepting any lump-sum payment from an insurer.

The overall legal fees for services (paid after the case from the compensation awarded) will depend on the amount of work required to resolve your claim.

We’ll explain more about how this funding works during your initial obligation-free consultation.

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Personal injury laws differ from state to state, if you are not in NSW, please contact your relevant state Law society for further assistance.