Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Sydney

In NSW, strict time limits apply. You must report the accident to the police within 28 days and lodge your personal injury claim through the CTP insurer within 3 months to ensure you receive back-paid weekly benefits from the date of the accident.

Yes. The NSW CTP scheme is a “hybrid” system. Even if you were ‘mostly at fault’ or ‘at fault’, you are typically entitled to statutory benefits (medical expenses and weekly payments) for up to 52 weeks post-accident.

You are entitled to claim for ‘statutory benefits’ which include weekly income support if you cannot work, full coverage of reasonable medical and rehabilitation expenses, and domestic assistance. For serious injuries, you may also claim a lump-sum for pain and suffering.

We operate on a No Win No Fee basis. This means we only get paid if you win. Furthermore, legal fees in CTP matters are strictly regulated in NSW, and for many statutory benefit disputes, the insurer may be required to pay your legal costs directly.

If you were involved in a hit-and-run or the other driver doesn’t have insurance, you are protected by the ‘Nominal Defendant’ scheme. You can still make a full claim for compensation as if the driver was insured.

To be eligible for a lump-sum payment for non-economic loss (pain and suffering), your injuries must be assessed as having a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) of greater than 10%. Our lawyers specialize in coordinating these medical assessments.

You should always start with your own General Practitioner (GP). However, the insurer may request you see an Independent Medical Examiner (IME). We highly recommend seeking legal advice before attending these appointments to protect your interests.

While weekly benefits start almost immediately, a final lump-sum settlement usually takes between 12 to 18 months. This is because your injury must reach ‘Maximum Medical Improvement’ (MMI) before it can be accurately assessed for permanent impairment.