Cairns Compensation Lawyers
If you have been in an accident on a road, it is likely that you are entitled to compensation. Compensation is usually paid by the Compulsory Third Party ("CTP") Insurer of the vehicle that was involved in the accident. If the vehicle was not insured or you are unable to identify the vehicle responsible for your injuries, the Nominal Defendant (a statutory body established solely for the purpose of compensating people who are injured as a result of the negligent driving of unidentified and/or uninsured motor vehicles) will be liable to pay any compensation you are entitled to. You are entitled to compensation irrespective of whether you were: A driver of a vehicle; A passenger of a vehicle; A pedestrian; A cyclist; or A family member of someone killed in an accident. In Queensland there are strict time limits associated with making a claim for injuries that have been suffered as a consequence of a road accident. This is usually 9 months from the date of the accident.