$200M+
In Compensation Recovered
Real settlements paid to injured Australians and their families across every state and territory.
Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation
Free Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Review
Receive major cash settlements for road injuries of any kind.
If you've been hurt in a car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare or bicycle accident anywhere in Australia, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our network of accident lawyers has recovered over $200 million for injured Australians.
- No fees unless we win your case
- Free, confidential 60-second case review
- CTP, TAC, MAIC, ICWA, every state covered
No Fees
Unless You Win
You pay nothing out of pocket. Our partner firms only get paid when you do.
Every Scheme
Covered
CTP, TAC, MAIC, ICWA, icare, WorkCover, ReturnToWorkSA, every Australian compensation scheme.
Motor accident schemes by state
Every Australian state runs its own motor accident scheme. Time limits, fault rules and payout structures differ, pick yours below.
NSW
New South Wales
CTP (Green Slip) covers personal injuries to anyone hurt in a motor vehicle crash in NSW, drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.
View NSW guide → VIC
Victoria
Victoria runs a no-fault scheme through the TAC, funded by an annual levy on registration.
View VIC guide → QLD
Queensland
Queensland's CTP scheme is fault-based.
View QLD guide → WA
Western Australia
WA's scheme is fault-based for general injuries, with a separate no-fault scheme (CISS) for catastrophic injuries.
View WA guide → SA
South Australia
South Australia operates a fault-based CTP scheme alongside the no-fault Lifetime Support Scheme for catastrophic injuries.
View SA guide → TAS
Tasmania
Tasmania runs a no-fault scheme through the MAIB providing income support, medical treatment and care benefits.
View TAS guide → ACT
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT introduced a hybrid no-fault/fault scheme in 2020.
View ACT guide → NT
Northern Territory
The NT runs a no-fault scheme through TIO Motor Accidents Compensation.
View NT guide →What motor accident payouts look like
What injured Australians have actually received. Your case will be assessed on its specific facts; these are scheme averages, not guarantees.
Claim type Average payout Notes
NSW CTP, average claim $118,000 SIRA published average, 2025
Victoria TAC, defined benefits Capped weekly + lump sum No-fault scheme; common-law for serious injury
QLD CTP, settled claims $50k–$500k+ Fault-based, range varies by injury severity
Catastrophic injury (NSW LTCS / VIC TAC / SA LSS) $1m–$10m+ lifetime Treatment, care and equipment for life
Source: State scheme regulators (SIRA, TAC, MAIC, ICWA, MAIB) and published settlement data, 2025
How your motor accident claim gets handled
Your details go to a lawyer who specialises in your state's scheme, not a generic intake desk.
- 01
Take the 60-second case review
Tell us when and where the accident happened, your injuries, and current legal representation.
- 02
We match you with a state specialist
Your details go to a lawyer who handles your scheme, CTP, TAC, MAIC or ICWA, not a generic firm.
- 03
Free consultation, then they fight for you
A no-obligation call with the matched firm. If you proceed, no fees unless they win your case.
Motor vehicle accident claim FAQs
The questions injured Australians ask most often after a road accident.
How long do I have to lodge a motor accident claim in Australia?
Time limits vary by state. NSW: 3 months to lodge a CTP claim, with police reported within 28 days. QLD: 9 months from accident date or 1 month from first consulting a lawyer. Victoria (TAC): 12 months. WA (ICWA): 3 years. SA: 6 months. Tasmania: 12 months. Don't wait, early lodgement protects backdated benefits and evidence quality.
Can I claim if I was at fault for the accident?
Yes, in some states. Victoria's TAC scheme is no-fault, anyone injured can claim regardless of who caused the crash. NSW provides defined statutory benefits to injured people regardless of fault, with additional common-law damages available where another driver was at fault. Queensland, SA and WA require fault to access full damages but may offer limited benefits regardless. Tell us what happened, we'll match you with a lawyer who can assess your specific situation.
What can I claim compensation for?
Typical heads of damage include: weekly income support if you can't work, medical expenses (past and future), rehabilitation and home/care assistance, pain and suffering (non-economic loss), loss of future earning capacity, and out-of-pocket expenses. For catastrophic injuries (spinal, brain) most states have lifetime support schemes (NSW LTCS, SA LSS, WA CISS, VIC TAC).
Do I have to go to court?
Most motor accident claims settle without a court hearing. Your matched lawyer negotiates with the insurer and presents medical and financial evidence. Hearings are reserved for disputed liability, contested medical evidence, or large damages where the insurer refuses to settle reasonably.
How much will a lawyer cost me?
Our partner firms work on a no-win-no-fee basis under standard Australian legal costs agreements. You pay nothing upfront. If your claim succeeds, legal costs are typically deducted from the settlement (often partly recoverable from the insurer). If your claim fails, you do not pay legal fees. NSW caps legal costs in CTP matters under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017.
Will making a claim affect my insurance?
Personal injury claims are made against the at-fault driver's CTP insurer (or in no-fault states, the scheme insurer). They are separate from your own car insurance and do not affect your premiums. Reporting the accident to your own insurer for vehicle damage is a separate matter.
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