Car accident lawyers
If you have been injured as a result of a car crash, Shine Lawyers has expert car accident lawyers who can help you with your compensation claim.
Injuries from car accidents
You may be injured in a car accident as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian.
Your injuries can keep you from doing everyday activities and returning to work - you may even need rehabilitation. Whether you were the driver, a passenger or pedestrian, you may be entitled to make a car accident compensation claim.
Your Shine car accident lawyer can help you to seek compensation for your injuries, including for:
What you should do after a car accident
Car accidents are stressful. Regardless of the circumstances of your car accident, it’s important to protect your rights, particularly if you’ve been injured. Our checklist details what you should do at the accident scene, to make sure you collect essential information for your compensation claim. We’ve also detailed when you need to contact the police after a car accident, as well as your insurer.
Car accident injury compensation
The circumstances of each car accident are different. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, your injury compensation claim will depend on your circumstances. Relevant considerations include:
The severity of your injuries
How much you have lost and will lose in wages
Your medical, hospital and rehabilitation costs
How much ongoing care you need
How much you have already paid out of your own pocket
Damage to your own car or contents can usually be claimed through your own comprehensive car insurance provider.
Are there car accident lawyers near me?
With more than 40 branches across Australia and with 1000+ team members, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers’ legal advice and support.
If you can’t find a location near you, we can 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.
Check if you have a claim with our simple, free online tool.
What we will ask:
Details about car accident and yours or your loved one’s injuries
Basic personal information that is relevant and necessary for your claim
What happens next:
Book a no-obligation appointment with a car accident lawyer right away, or
Speak with our team about your options
Who is eligible to make a car accident compensation claim?
Our team of car accident lawyers will:
Listen to your situation, including the details of your accident and your injuries
Outline your claim options based on your physical or psychological injuries and what occurred during the road accident
Common car accident injuries are to the head, neck and trunk. You may be injured in a car accident as:
A driver
Passenger
An electric scooter rider (or because of an electric scooter)
How a car accident lawyer can help you
If you or your loved one has been injured in a road accident, it’s important to get the right legal advice as soon as possible. In an instant, your life may have been changed due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
Even if you were at fault in the accident or don’t have insurance, there may be compensation options available. These options can vary, depending on which state or territory you’re in.
It’s always worth making an obligation-free initial consultation. You’ll get the legal advice you need, specific to your car accident compensation claims situation.
How Shine can help
We have helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion in entitlements and compensation through our expert services.
95% of the cases we represent are settled without the stress of going to court.
We offer access to affordable legal advice including on a No Win, No Fee* basis and an obligation-free initial consultation, so you can understand your rights and know where you stand.
*Conditions apply
Our car accident lawyers are ready to take action to get you quick access to the help and compensation you need to right wrong.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
"After a car accident in 2017, I engaged Shine Lawyers in Dandenong for my TAC claim. I couldn’t be happier with the professional service I received. Thanks to my team, I achieved a good outcome I never could have achieved on my own. I’m forever grateful for Shine's hard work." - Jean
CLIENT FEEDBACK
"I’m incredibly thankful to Shine Lawyers for guiding me through my car accident claim. Without them, I wouldn’t have known all the procedures or claims I was entitled to. I’m very happy with the outcome they achieved for me." - JJ
Car accident lawyer FAQs
Do I need a car accident lawyer or can I represent myself?
Do I need a car accident lawyer or can I represent myself?
If you have car accident injuries, a car accident lawyer can help you with the claims process, as well as if your claim ends up in court (against the insurer’s lawyers). A car accident lawyer can help you:
Understand your legal rights and entitlements
Make sure you don’t miss a key step in the claims process
Move your case forward to seek compensation for your injuries
What happens in a car accident without insurance?
What happens in a car accident without insurance?
Depending on where your car accident occurred, you may be eligible to make a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claim. Due to the complexity of each claim, we recommend speaking to one of our car accident lawyers to find out your options.
Who pays car accident compensation?
Who pays car accident compensation?
In most situations, the at-fault driver’s CTP insurance company will pay compensation for your injuries. However, if you are in Victoria the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) will pay the compensation, regardless of who was at fault.
