Motorbike Injury Lawyers

In the immediate aftermath of your motorbike accident you should try your best to gather details about the incident and keep a thorough record of your medical treatment. To maximise your chance of a payout, a physician should review your injuries as soon as possible after the accident. A doctor’s report can go a long way toward a successful motorbike accident claim.

If another person was involved in the accident, you should get their contact and insurance information, as you may have to work with their insurer to get compensation. In situations where it is appropriate, you should notify the police of the accident as soon as possible. Information from the police report can be valuable for your claim down the road. In addition, failure to do so within 28 days of the accident will minimise your chance of a payout.

Once you have gathered all of the relevant information about your accident, it is time to submit a motorbike accident notification claim to either your insurance company or the insurer of the responsible driver. This claim will cover damages like the repair of your vehicle and typically total $5,000 or less. In addition to filing a motorbike accident notification claim, you should file compensation claims to receive payment for medical treatment and lost wages.

Both claims should ideally be filed within six months of the accident unless there are any circumstances that would prevent this from happening. In order to collect some forms of compensation, you may have to show that another person was either fully or partially responsible for the injury. In these situations, you will have to work with the insurer of the responsible party.

The severity of motorbike accident injuries, like other motor vehicle accidents, can vary widely, from minor scrapes and bruises, to broken bones, serious neck, back, spine and brain injuries and even paralysis or death. With any of these injuries, you can claim damages that cover the medical costs of the physical and psychological impact, as well as payment for lost wages and superannuation. If a person dies as a result of a motorbike accident, the estate can also claim damages that cover funeral costs.

In some cases, you may be eligible for payment from a compensation scheme that has been established for people suffering from a specific injury. For example, if you have a severe spinal cord injury, you may also be entitled to access to the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme (LCSS), which can cover your medical, and rehabilitation costs, as well as other expenses, regardless of whether you were at fault for the accident.