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      What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

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      After a car accident, your priority should be your own safety. Make sure you get all necessary medical treatment for your injuries, even if they seem minor.

      Once you’ve received medical treatment, it’s important to start collecting some basic evidence. This will help you get compensation through a car accident claim.

      Also known as a ‘motor accident claim‘, these allow you to get compensation for the impact of your injuries, including lost income, medical expenses, and even your pain and suffering. Your exact entitlements depend on how the accident happened and which state you’re in.

      Below, we explore what to do if you get in a car accident. If you’d prefer to speak with a lawyer about your situation now, simply get in touch. Our expert car accident lawyers are here to provide free advice on your claim.

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      What to do when you get in a car accident

      If you get in a car accident, it’s important to first take care of any injuries. Once that’s done, you can start collecting evidence for your future motor accident claim.

      Our general rule with evidence is ‘more is more’, because the more details you report and document at the time of the accident, the easier your claim will be.

      What to do after a car accident: at the scene

      If you’re not seriously injured and it’s safe to do so, we suggest doing the following at the scene of the car accident:

      • Report the incident to the police
      • Obtain details of any witnesses
      • Take photographs

      What to do after a motor vehicle accident: after the accident

      • Have a doctor provide a medical certificate listing all your injuries, no matter how minor they seem.
      • Report the accident to the police (if you didn’t do so at the time of the accident). If the accident occurred on public transport, report it to the public transport company.

      What if to do after a car accident involving your child?

      If your child is involved in the car accident, it’s important to take these extra steps:

      • Talk to them. If they are too young to talk, monitor them and take note of any new behaviours. Ask any carers to do the same.
      • Get legal advice on what compensation you or your child are entitled to, including medical expenses, loss of wages, and lump sum accident compensation.

      Can I make a motor accident claim?

      Whether you can make a motor accident claim depends on the state you’re in and whether the accident was your fault.

      In Victoria, NSW, the ACT, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory, you can make a CTP claim even if you caused the accident. But in Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia, you can’t get compensation unless the accident was someone else’s fault.

      To find out if you can make a motor accident claim, get in touch today. Our lawyers will assess your situation and explain how much you’re entitled to claim — free of charge.

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