 A motorist owes a “duty of care” to other road users. This means he or she should not hurt other people, whether other drivers, passengers (including passengers in his/her own vehicle), pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycle riders and any other people using the road.
Basically, what has to be shown in order for a compensation claim to be successful is that the motorist has been at fault because he or she has failed to drive with reasonable care - for example if your car is hit by a car from behind.
If you are a passenger in a car accident or road accident, you can claim compensation. To find out how much compensation your could claim -
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Common causes of road traffic accident compensation claims include:
· Collision with other cars such as being hit from behind.
· Collision with cyclists.
· Collision with motorcyclists.
· Accidents and crashes from trying to avoid a vehicle.
· Accidents and crashes from hitting a defect in the road.
· Pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.
· Accidents involving buses, trucks, vans, taxis, cars, bikes and almost all other motorised vehicles and transportation.
· Road traffic accidents can result in personal injuries from cuts and bruises or minor whiplash to serious knee injury, muscle injury, brain injury or spinal injury.
In most road traffic accident compensation claims, the insurance company of the person who was at fault pays compensation. Even in the case of an uninsured or 'hit and run' driver it is possible to claim personal injury compensation through government organisations established to compensate the victims of negligent, uninsured or untraced motorists.
In car accidents and road traffic accidents, injuries can occur to all parts of the human body, both internal and external.
Other Free Australian Compensation Legal Resources.
Below is a list of Australian websites providing free 24/7 online legal information, help and assistance for people who have suffered from an injury or accident:
Aussie compensation lawyers providing free online compensation claims assessment service. A great place to start. Free online service operating 24 Hours – 7 Days per week.
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Been in an accident? Suffered an injury? Have your matter looked at by a specialist compensation solicitor free of charge. Wide variety of Free information on compensation law and also provides a free online service available 24/7.
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This website covers just about every road accident situation, from car accidents and collisions, to motorcycle accidents and pedestrian injuries. This website is a must for those involved in road accidents.
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Very informative website focusing primarily on car and motor accidents. Loads of information on different types of car accidents, how they are caused and some common injuries arising from car accidents. Try their free online enquiry service - it's very fast and very easy to use.
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Excellent website for any Aussie injured at work and wanting to find out what their compensation entitlements might be. Also has a free online 24/7 service.
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Specialist workers compensation lawyers providing free online advice 24 hours, 7 days (including public holidays). This website also provides loads of useful information on work accidents and injuries.
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Have your car accident reviewed by a specialist car accident lawyer. Free online service available 365 days per year including public holidays. Very helpful and very informative website. A must for any driver or passenger involved in a car accident.
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Injured on the job? Try out their free online work accident assessment service. By completing their free online enquiry form, you can have your case assessed by a specialist workers compensation lawyer.
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Tonnes of useful free information an all aspects of motor accidents. Free online case review by a Motor Accidents Lawyer. Extremely quick service. Simple to use and available everyday, 24 hours.
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Free online advice for injured people wanting to know what compensation they can claim. Covers all common accidents including accidents on the road, at work and in public. Free online service offered.
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Free nationwide Injury Compensation Enquiry Service available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year (including all public holidays). Very fast and reliable service. Lots of useful legal information for any Australian who has been involved in an accident or suffered an injury.
Click HERE to visit website or click on one of the compensation categories below for further information and resources:
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