Travel accident claims QLD
Whether you’re travelling in Queensland, Australia or overseas, we’re ready to act if you or your loved one is severely injured on holiday or in a travel accident.
Who can make a claim in QLD?
Our travel and holiday accident lawyers in QLD can quickly establish if you have a compensation claim. We’ll explain what you are entitled to claim and guide you through the claims process from start to finish. Some of the common accidents you might be able to make a claim for include:
Injuries that occurred while onboard, embarking or disembarking an aircraft
Travelling to or from your destination
Injuries that occurred during a booked activity or regular day-to-day activities while on holiday
Accidents on board cruises or boats
Poorly managed viral outbreaks which lead to significant injuries
Severe cases of food poisoning
What can I claim for?
Your entitlements for a travel or holiday accident will depend on where the accident happened and the extent of your injuries.
Our travel and holiday accident lawyers in QLD may be able to claim for:
Hospital and medical expenses
Rehabilitation costs
Pain and suffering
Lost income or earnings
Impairment
Death and dependency
How long will it take?
This will depend on your injuries, how complicated they are and the treatment you’ll need.
The country where your injury or illness occurred will also impact how long your claim takes, as each has different laws and legislation.
Strict time limits apply for making a travel and holiday injury claim. Get in touch today to get the right advice and to start your claim process.
Fees
Ensuring everyone has access to justice is important to us. That’s why we provide our travel and holiday injury claims legal services on a No win, No Fee* basis, so you don’t need to worry about out-of-pocket legal expenses.
*Conditions apply.
Additional travel accident claim types
Depending on where your travel accident happened and the circumstances of your claim, you may be eligible for other forms of compensation. Our expert team will help you understand your claim options. They could include:
Preparing for a claim
When preparing to make a claim there are some important steps to take if you’re injured abroad.
Reporting the accidents
Report the accident to the relevant authorities and obtain copies of any incident reports that are completed. We can help you do this if you haven’t already
Medical files and out-of-pocket expenses
Get a copy of your medical and hospital files relating to the treatment you received as this will support your claim. Also keep any receipts or paperwork for out-of-pocket expenses you incurred because of the accident as you may be able to recover these costs.
Contact Shine Lawyers
Find out if you have a claim or contact us for a free no obligation legal consultation.
Do you have a claim?
We’re here to make the legal process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Travel accident injury claim process in QLD
We listen and assess your travel accident claim confidentially
During your obligation-free initial consultation we’ll take the time to listen to you and understand your situation. We’ll then help you understand your rights and explain all the options available to you, including whether you’re eligible to make a travel accident or holiday accident claim.
We’ll build your travel accident claim and keep you informed
The laws around travel accident injury claims are complex. There are different laws depending on where and how you were injured on holiday.
Whether you need an aviation lawyer, a helicopter crash injury lawyer or a cruise ship injury lawyer, your experiened Travel Law team will work with you evidence needed to support your claim. Once our investigations are complete, we’ll advise you of the best way forward and how we’ll run your travel accident claim.
We’ll negotiate to settle your travel accident claim early
We get it – going to court is confronting and not always necessary. Our Travel Law team will work hard to settle your travel accident claim early to going to court isn’t required. Your travel accident claim may need ‘mediation’ to discuss the resolution of your claim (and it may settle at this point). We’ll negotiate on your behalf to ensure your travel accident claim is settled quickly, so you can move on with your life.
If required, go to court
Only a small percentage of cases end up in a court hearing. Whether you have an airline compensation claim, sustained cruise ship injuries or were otherwise injured on holiday, Shine Lawyers have the skill and experience to guide you through the process. We’ll ensure you’re feeling comfortable, confident, and informed of the process and what’s required from start to finish.
Resolve your claim
We'll fight to ensure you receive your full entitlements and the compensation you deserve for your travel accident injuries, so you can focus on your future.
No Win, No Fee
* We do our best up-front to make sure you understand your legal claim, including whether your claim is on our No Win, No Fee* basis.
*Conditions apply
We're here to help
We’re here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Travel holiday accident FAQs
Are there holiday and travel injury lawyers from Shine near me?
With more than 40 branches across Australia and 1000+ team members, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers travel accident legal advice and support.
If you’d like to speak to our Travel Law team in person, you can see our full list of locations here.
If you can’t find a location near you, we can easily arrange an obligation-free virtual appointment or discuss meeting you at a comfortable and convenient location. No matter where you’re located, our aviation lawyers always provide the same, expert advice and manage your travel accident claim with the same level of quality and commitment.
Why trust Shine to be my travel accident claim lawyers?
At Shine Lawyers we understand the unique complexities involved in travel accident injury claims. We have helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion per year in entitlements and compensation through our expert services. 95% of the cases we represent are settled without the stress of going to court. With our 1000+ workforce and business maturity, we have the scale, expertise and agility to take on tough cases, right wrong and win.
Can Shine Lawyers help no matter where I was injured on holiday?
It can be difficult to establish a legal claim in some third world countries. However, it’s important to always seek legal advice from an experienced travel accident lawyers first. Contact Shine Lawyers so we can understand your case and if it may involve multiple jurisdictions and laws.
Can I claim compensation if I get food poisoning on holiday?
Claiming injury compensation for food poisoning on holiday can be complex. It can depend on which country you were in and the lasting impact of your food poisoning injury (such as whether it’s led to long term illness).
