When it comes to personal injury claims, the focus often falls on drivers. However, passengers, who can be just as affected in an accident, sometimes overlook their rights and the procedures they should follow. The post Understanding Your Rights: A Guide to Passenger Personal Injury Claims appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

At Motor Legal, we’re often approached for guidance on vehicle damage claims after a traffic accident. Although we usually only act in cases involving personal injuries, we have compiled a guide to assist you.  If you have been injured in a traffic accident, read our article on How To Make A Personal Injury Claim; if… The post Vehicle Damage Claims: A User’s Guide appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

Understanding and responding to a compensation offer for a motor vehicle accident injury can be daunting, especially from a significant entity like The Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA).  If you’re wondering, “How do I respond to a personal injury compensation offer from ICWA?” or “What is a fair settlement for traffic accident injury claims?”… The post Navigating Injury Compensation Offers from ICWA appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

The explosion of cycling activity on our roads in recent years has unfortunately resulted in a rise in the number of road accidents involving death and injury to cyclists. Nationally, in the 30 years between 1989-2018, nearly 50,000 road users lost their lives and 1,315 of them were cyclists (Road Crash Database). That figure does… The post A Guide to Bicycle Accidents and Injury Claims in Western Australia appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

The most common type of injuries we see after a motor vehicle accident are soft tissue injuries, commonly known as “whiplash” injuries. This term simply describes the mechanism of the typical car crash injury, namely a sudden forwards and backwards jerking of the neck, back and shoulders (flexion and extension) caused by the sudden impact… The post The Role of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Whiplash Injuries appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

What Is Whiplash? Whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration injury that generally occurs as a result of a rear end or side impact car accident. It is a very prominent issue that can affect victims of a car accident as a direct result of another driver’s negligence. In Australia, there are 106 cases for every 100,000 people… The post What Types of Treatment Work for Whiplash Injuries? appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

Injuries caused by and during car accidents can range in severity. A whiplash injury is a common but potentially serious injury most often associated with car accidents such as auto collisions. Getting whiplash can be both painful and debilitating, so it is important to be able to recognise the cause when it comes to claiming… The post What Exactly is a Whiplash Injury? appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

In order for you to take the time you need to heal after an accident, it is in your best interest to understand what costs you can claim so that the legal side of things can be put to rest. In this article, we are going to explore what expenses you can recover after an… The post What Costs And Expenses Can I Recover After An Accident? appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is about far more than the accident itself. Often, injuries can last for months and seriously affect your standard of living. Whether your injury is minor or severe, the claims process for personal injuries following a car accident in Western Australia can be daunting – often, these processes… The post Motor Vehicle Personal Injury In WA – A Brief Guide To The Claims Process appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more

Sustaining injuries in a car crash is not only traumatic but can significantly impact your quality of life and leave you with hefty medical bills. To make the best of your situation, it is important to know how to claim for personal injury compensation from your CTP (compulsory third party) insurer and how to obtain… The post Medical Evidence In Personal Injury Claims – What To Expect appeared first on Motor Legal ..read more