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Motor vehicle and car accident Perth & WA

If you’ve been injured on the road in Western Australia, we’re ready to review your car accident claim and ensure you’re maximising your entitlement to car accident injury compensation.

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Car accident compensation  

Our car accident lawyers are experienced in all aspects of car accident law. We can review your claim and guide you through the motor accident injury claim process, to make sure you get the car accident compensation you’re entitled to.  

Types of car accident compensation 

If you’re injured in a road accident, you have probably made a CTP claim. Some common accident compensation claim types include: 

Getting the right legal advice for your existing traffic accident injury claim is important. Our dedicated car accident lawyers can review your claim and make sure you’re maximising the car accident compensation you’re entitled to. 

Your entitlements

Your entitlements to car accident compensation depends on the circumstances of your injury. 

Regardless of your existing motor accident injury claim, you may be eligible to claim car accident compensation for:  

  • Loss of earnings 

  • Hospital and medical expenses 

  • Rehabilitation services 

  • Domestic care needs 

  • Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life 

How long will it take?

How long your car accident compensation claim takes depends on your injuries, the treatment you need and your recovery. 

Strict time limits apply when claiming car accident compensation. It’s crucial to get legal advice from experienced car accident lawyers if you’ve lodged your motor accident injury claim. 

Fees

Ensuring everyone has access to justice is important to us. That’s why our car accident lawyers offer their legal services on a No Win, No Fee* basis. You won’t have to worry about legal fees unless we obtain a successful outcome for you. 

*Conditions apply. 

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Review your car accident claim

We're here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.

Motor vehicle insurance claim process in WA

We listen and assess your case confidentially

During your initial obligation-free consultation with our car accident lawyers, we’ll take the time to listen and understand your situation and what’s important to you. We’ll map out the next steps and explain all the car accident compensation options available to you – even after you’ve submitted your claim. 

We'll build your case and keep you informed

We’ll work with you to gather the documents and medical evidence needed to further support your accident compensation claim. You focus on your recovery and rehabilitation.We’ll take care of the rest and keep you in the loop with the progress of your car accident claim. 

Learn more about what to do in a car accident.  

We'll negotiate to settle your claim early

An early settlement involves both parties to a car accident compensation claim negotiating resolution of the claim. 

We’ll conduct the negotiations on your behalf to ensure your claim is settled quickly and fairly so can you move on with your life. 

If required go to court

A small percentage of accident compensation claims don’t settle early and result in a court hearing. If this happens, our experienced car accident lawyers will support and guide you through the court process. 

Resolve your case

If your accident compensation claim is successful, you’ll receive the compensation you deserve to support your recovery and secure your future. 

No Win, No Fee*

During your obligation-free consultation, we’ll explain our fees, answer your questions and confirm whether your claim is on our No Win, No Fee* basis.   

*Conditions apply 

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FAQs - Car accident compensation

Is there a time limit to claim car accident compensation?

Strict time limits apply in Western Australia to claim car accident injury compensation. Get in touch with our experienced car accident lawyers for tailored advice about your existing claim.  

What is CTP insurance?

With more than 40 branches across Australia and nearly 1000 team members, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers legal advice and support.

If you’d like to speak to our motor vehicle accident team in person, you can see our full list of locations here.

If you aren‘t able to find a location near you, we can easily arrange an obligation-free virtual appointment or discuss the option to meet at a location that’s comfortable and convenient for you. No matter where you are located, we will always provide the same, expert advice and manage your claim with the same level of quality and commitment.

Can I access compensation if I don't have insurance and am not at fault?

Regardless of who’s at fault, if you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it’s always worth meeting with our car accident lawyers for advice tailored to your situation. 

Learn more about not at fault and no insurance car accident claims. 

Why trust Shine to be my car accident lawyers?

At Shine Lawyers, we put you first. We’ve been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for nearly 50 years. We’re one of Australia’s largest litigation firms and we’re here to help you get the justice you deserve.  

We’ve helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion per year in entitlements and compensation. 

95% of the cases we represent are settled without the stress of going to court. 

We offer access to affordable and experienced legal advice including on a No Win, No Fee* basis and an obligation-free first meeting so you can maximise your entitlements to car accident compensation. 

*Conditions apply 

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