Accident & insurance
Compensation claims and disputes arising from accidents and insurance. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Motor accident compensation
- Insurance claim disputes
- Compensation documentation
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- Policy and claim correspondence
- Accident and relevant official records
- Medical and expense documents
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 16 guidesAfter a road accident — preparing the compensation file
Prioritise medical care and lawful reporting, then preserve a clear accident and treatment record. Compensation preparation should not delay urgent assistance.
RecoveryWhere can a motor accident compensation claim be filed?
The Motor Vehicles Act identifies territorial options for a qualifying claim. The accident location is relevant but may not be the only statutory connection.
RecoveryWho may bring a claim after a fatal road accident?
Identify the deceased's legal representatives and the basis of the application. A person's role as claimant and the assessment of dependency are related but…
RecoveryMedical records in an accident compensation claim
Keep the complete treatment sequence, not only the largest bills. Diagnosis, treatment, recovery and ongoing needs should be capable of being traced by date.
RecoveryDisability and lost earnings after an accident
Distinguish the medical impairment from its actual effect on the person's work and daily life. One percentage does not answer every compensation question.
RecoveryDependency evidence after a fatal accident
Record the deceased's income and actual support to the household, together with the dependants' circumstances. Avoid assuming that gross income equals the final…