What Happens if I Have a Motor Vehicle Accident if I’m on Holiday or Interstate? Where Do I Get Help From?

The Christmas and New Year holiday period is upon us and with the festive season comes the increased risk of being involved in a car accident on the roads.

At Schreuder Partners we are available to advise our client’s over the holiday period in the event that they are involved in a car accident. If you are unable to talk to us straight away than you need to make sure you take the following steps as soon as possible after your car accident:

1. Obtain the registration details, licence details and contact details of any other people involved in the accident and the contact details of any witnesses to the accident. It is important to remember that the motor accidents compensation scheme includes compensation for pedestrians, cyclists, motor bike riders and passengers in cars and on motorbikes injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
2. Report the accident to the police as soon as possible and obtain a police event number for the accident. If the accident was a hit and run where the other vehicle involved failed to stop than ask the police to attempt to locate the other vehicle involved in the accident. Don’t worry if the police can’t locate the other vehicle – you are still able to make a full claim for compensation for your injuries under the motor vehicle accident compensation scheme against the Nominal Defendant.
3. Obtain all necessary medical assistance for your injuries and make sure you explain to your doctor or any other medical specialist the reason for your injuries including when and where the accident occurred.
4. Lodge an Accident Notification Form within 28 days of the accident to obtain access to up to $5,000.00 early assistance to pay your medical bills and loss of income as a result of the accident. These payments are not an indication that the insurance company accepts liability for the accident as liability will be determined when you make a full claim for personal injury compensation.
5. Make an appointment to see one of the expert motor vehicle accident compensation lawyers at Schreuder Partners as soon as you return from holiday or interstate. Our expert team will talk you through the motor accident compensation scheme to ensure that you receive your maximum entitlements to personal injury compensation for your injuries.

If you have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident than Schreuder Partners Compensation Lawyers are the people you need to call. We have over twenty years experience in personal injury compensation and we offer a free no obligation appointment to assess your claim for compensation.