INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
Being involved in a car accident is an extremely traumatic experience. Shock and pain can soon turn into financial loss with medical costs, lost income and sometimes permanent loss of mobility. We understand the pain and suffering of motor vehicle accident victims, and we specialise in guiding our clients through the CTP claim process to get them the compensation they deserve.
If you’re ready to start on the road to recovery, we’re here for you.
DO YOU HAVE A CTP CLAIM?
If you or a family member has been injured in a motor accident, you are likely eligible to make a claim under CTP insurance. CTP stands for Compulsory Third Party – it is mandatory insurance for every registered vehicle in NSW. CTP insurers help cover things like medical expenses, loss of income, domestic care/assistance and pain and suffering caused by any personal injury you might suffer in an accident.
Wyatts is one of Australia’s leading Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, with a dedicated motor vehicle accident team to help you with your compensation claim. We have a proven track record over more than 25 years of winning record compensation payments all over Australia.
Accidents involving any of the following can be eligible for a CTP claim
Driver or passenger in a car
Driver or passenger in a truck
Pedestrian hit by motor vehicle
Cyclist hit by motor vehicle
Motorcyclist involved in an accident with a motor vehicle
Public transport accident (bus, train or taxi)
WHAT YOU CAN CLAIM
Compensation for motor vehicle accident injuries commonly includes any or all of the following:
- Reimbursement for current or future medical or rehabilitation costs
- Payment for current or future economic loss including wages and superannuation
- Pain and suffering (including psychological suffering)
- Any legal costs incurred
CAR ACCIDENT
ENTITLEMENTS EXPLAINED
If you were at fault, you can claim personal injury compensation for up to 12 months. If you weren’t at fault, your benefits may extend to 24 months and beyond, and you may also be entitled to a lump sum payment.
The nature of your injuries is also considered. The law categorises a “threshold” which is a measure of your ability to fully recover from your injuries with treatment and also resume your normal life, work and activities within a short period of time.
Injury Category
Entitlements
Up to the injury “threshold”
Income support, medical and home care expenses for up to 12 months
Above the injury “threshold”
- Income support, medical and home care expenses that can extend beyond 24 months if there is a claim for damages.
- A lump sum for past and future lost income
Above the injury “threshold” plus over 10% permanent impairment
An additional lump sum for pain and suffering
The most important thing is for your injuries to be fully assessed. The motor vehicle compensation experts at Wyatts can help make sure the full extent of your injuries are considered, and work with you to prepare your claim to ensure you get everything you are entitled to.
HOW TO GET STARTED
It can be overwhelming to think about making a CTP compensation claim, especially while you are dealing with physical injuries, pain and stress. Let us make it easier for you and handle your claim on your behalf while keeping you fully informed every step of the way.
The process can be complicated, but we’ve done this for thousands of people just like you. We make it easy for you to get started and find out if you’re eligible to make a CTP compensation claim.
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CONTACT WYATTS
Tell us about your claim. We’ll listen to you and take the time to get to know you so we can fully understand your situation, injuries and needs.
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YOUR ELIGIBILITY
We will explain in simple terms what you are entitled to based on what you have told us. Then we’ll offer to get started working on your behalf.
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WE GET STARTED
You decide if you would like one of our CTP compensation lawyers to start your case. Then we get to work for you.
WYATTS MAKES IT EASY
Free initial consultation
No win no fee policy
Five convenient office locations
In-home consultation If you are unable to travel
We can talk to you in your preferred language
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Owners of vehicles that require registration with the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) must take out Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, otherwise known as a Green Slip. A Green Slip provides compensation for people injured in a motor vehicle accident through the State Insurance Regulatory Authority.
- If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident and you were not at fault, you can claim compensation for costs associated with your medical treatment and rehabilitation, lost income, domestic assistance, and in some instances, pain and suffering.
- If you were at fault and you have sustained an injury, you may be able to claim up to $5000 for medical costs incurred and income lost within the first 6 months after the accidents.
- If you are the close relative of someone that has died in a motor vehicle accident, and another driver was partially or completely at fault, you may be able to claim compensation.
- If you sustained a severe injury, you may be eligible for icare (Insurance & Care, NSW). The icare lifetime care scheme provides rehabilitation and other forms of care for people who have sustained spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, have undergone an amputation, or have acquired other severe injuries.
If you are uncertain as to whether you are eligible to claim compensation, please contact Wyatts today for a thorough and personalised consultation.
To receive all the statutory benefits you are entitled to, including having your wages back-paid to the date of accident, you’ll need to submit your application for personal injury benefits within 28 days of the accident.
If you lodge your claim after 28 days, but within 3 months of the date of the accident, you will only receive statutory benefits from the date that the claim is lodged.
If you lodge your claim after 3 months from the date of the accident, you can still claim for compensation, however, you will need to provide a full and satisfactory explanation for the delay in lodging the claim.
If any crucial detail about your injuries is overlooked, you could potentially miss out on receiving a lump sum payment you’re entitled to. To ensure you achieve the best possible outcome, Wyatts will ensure you are placed with a specialist car accident lawyer who will work with you and your family to build a personal relationship and understand your injuries and needs. Our highly skilled team look beyond your obvious injuries to ensure that during the CTP claims process you receive everything you’re entitled to and achieve maximum compensation. Ensuring you have the right team behind you who will investigate and assess your CTP claim in detail can make a big difference to the amount of compensation you receive.
CTP payout amounts depend on the nature and severity of your injury, and your life circumstances; for instance, whether or not you were working at the time of the accident.
In NSW, motor vehicle accident compensation payouts can cover:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses, including hospital, medical, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. You may also claim for the transport costs associated with seeking treatment.
- Loss of past and future income, typically paid as a lump sum when the CTP payment claim is finalised.
- If you have been seriously injured, you can also claim for the costs of support services, including the in-home care and domestic support.
- If you have sustained a serious injury that resulted in permanent impairment, you may be eligible to claim compensation payments for pain and suffering.
If you have experienced the tragic loss of a close relative in a motor vehicle accident, and the accident was the partial or complete fault of another driver, you may be able to claim compensation. A close relative can be a spouse, sibling, parent or a child. Payments can cover medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of financial support from the deceases loved-one, and the loss of services (e.g. parental care for a child).
We understand that victims of motor vehicle accidents, and the families of those who have lost their lives in an accident, can feel overwhelmed. That is why we are here to offer you a compassionate and attentive service. Please contact Wyatts today to talk to one of our compensation lawyers.
Category of Injury | Your Entitlements |
Minor injury | Income support, medical and home care expenses for up to 6 months |
Non-minor injury | Income support, medical and home care expenses that can extend beyond 24 months if there is a claim for damagesA lump sum for past and future lost income |
Non-minor injury over 10% permanent impairment | An additional lump sum for pain and suffering |
Claiming compensation through the Compulsory Third Party Insurance Scheme can be confusing, and can feel overwhelming at a time when you are at your most vulnerable.
- CTP Lawyers will support you by working towards a successful and timely CTP claim.
- They will arrange the necessary medico-legal appointments and neuropsychological assessments for those that have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
- A good legal team will provide you with thorough and personalised advice when you are making your CTP claim.
- They will listen to your concerns and treat you with respect.
- A lawyer will ensure that you have provided sufficient and accurate information to support your CTP claim.
- They will represent you if a dispute with an insurance company arises.
Ultimately, a lawyer will work on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation and support that you deserve. If you are submitting a compensation claim, please contact the friendly and high-experienced team at Wyatts Compensation Lawyers. We are here to help you get back on track!
If you have sustained an injury or acquired a disability because of an accident that happened while you were traveling for work, you can make a Workers Compensation claim. Whether you were traveling on a bus, a train or a ferry, or you were in your own or a company car, your employer will probably have worker’s compensation insurance for your travel.
If you are uncertain as to whether you are eligible for workers compensation, or motor vehicle accident compensation, please contact Wyatts today. We have extensive experience in Workers Compensation, motor vehicle accident compensation and personal injury claims, and can provide you with the advice you need so that you can take the next step towards getting the compensation you deserve.
TALK TO AN EXPERT
Relying on insurance companies or lodging a CTP claim can be complex and overwhelming, especially when you are already suffering. Our compassionate team of CTP compensation specialists can help reduce the stress and guide you through the process. Let us worry about your claim and compensation while you focus on your physical and mental recovery. Don’t take the hard road, talk to us today.
FREE CASE EVALUATIONMEET OUR EXPERT TEAM
Julie Wyatt
Solicitor Director
Neville Wyatt
Solicitor Director
Mitchell Broom
Special Counsel
Silvia Thompson
Senior Associate, Motor Accident Practice Leader
Khristopher Narsimullu
Senior Associate, Work Injury Practice Leader
Kirstin Hansch
Chief of Staff
Georgia Barlow
Business Development Manager
Olivia Power
Senior Associate, Institutional Abuse Practice Leader
What Our Clients Say
L.
Motor Vehicle Accident
We tried to deal with the insurance company ourselves for some time before we realised we needed professional help. We met the Wyatts team and knew the experience would be positive from the start. They were honest with us, communicated every step of the way and were very knowledgeable and organised. They produced a result 20 times more than what we were initially offered by the insurance company. We can’t recommend Wyatts highly enough.
D.M.
Personal Injury
Wyatts was there to advise and help me at every stage of my claim. I knew I had a great team behind me. It was a relief when my matter settled, and I was happy with the result.
D.P.
Personal Injury
What a nice group of people that do care about you and your claim, they treat you with respect and kindness and are always a pleasure to talk to and work through whatever your matters are. If you ever find yourself needing to contact lawyers about making a claim for any personal injuries or anything else, I highly recommend these wonderful people.
C.S.
Institutional Abuse
The team at Wyatts have been nothing but golden, they have been so supportive and have really helped give me a life back. I’ve never met people that are so helpful, so kind and so genuine. The team worked hard with me to help build a strong legal case and have offered nothing but support in getting me the best possible outcome. They have really helped restore my happiness and my faith in humanity.
G.G.
Institutional Abuse
Wyatts lawyers was a great choice for my complex historical sexual abuse compensation claim. Not only did I get a result I never thought was possible, but they were professional, gentle and patient with my sensitive mental health. Although the case wasn’t the easiest of cases, with many bumps along the way, the Wyatts team had a heap of resources and people who could help in all areas.
T.S.
Medical Negligence
Wyatts took over my medical negligence claim from another firm that I wasn’t happy with. Wyatts prepared my claim for a hearing in the Supreme Court and negotiated a great settlement for me and my family. They treated me and my family with respect and sensitivity through this emotional time.
J.S.
Motor Vehicle Accident
I want to thank Wyatts for all the help they have given me throughout my claim. I did not know anything about the process or whether I could get anything at all from the CTP insurer, but you knew what to do. You have really made it worthwhile.
S.B.
Workers Compensation
My life has been one big blur the last month or so and I never expected the result we got. I just wanted to extend my great appreciation towards you. You have defiantly gone above and beyond, and I am blessed to have found such a great solicitor like yourself. You have no idea how much this money will change my life and I can’t thank you enough.
Anonymous
Institutional Abuse
My biggest fear was going to court again. Due to Camille and her team’s hard work, we managed to settle out of court, which was a dream come true. The settlement doesn’t take away the pain that the abuse caused me and what I have had to live with, but it certainly helps. An amazing outcome for myself and my family which would not have been possible without the dedication of Wyatts Compensation Lawyers.
R.A.
Medical Negligence
I chose Wyatts because they were a highly reputable firm, and I would know who was handling my claim the whole time. The directors were available to speak to me if I had any concerns. After some medical appointments and some negotiation, they got a great result for me, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you, Neville and Julie.
WIN WITH WYATTS
Free case assessment
Talk to us about your claim and we will give you expert advice and an obligation-free assessment at no cost to you. Our specialists know the law inside out and they will tell you honestly about your chances of making a successful claim and what the next steps are if you decide to go ahead.
No win, no fee*
When we take on your claim you will never be out of pocket. If your case is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay our legal fees. You can have complete peace of mind when you work with Wyatts that your case is in good hands, and we are committed to getting the best result for you.
We care about you
If you’re suffering from physical or emotional injuries, and facing financial losses due to someone else’s actions, we understand the stress of your situation. Our team don’t just provide legal advice, but also the compassion, support and care you need to get your life back on track.
A winning team
We’re proud to have helped thousands of people during their darkest moments, providing them with hope for a better future – and compensation to pay for it. With our expert legal advice and support, you will have the best possible chance of making a successful compensation claim.
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