Section 70 Motor Accidents Compensation Act, Burke Elphick ...

Under section 70 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act an injured person must report an accident to the police within 28 days of an accident, unless the police attend the scene. The section states:

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(1)?? Unless a police officer attended the motor accident, a motor accident that gives rise to a claim must be reported to a police officer by or on behalf of the claimant within 28 days after the motor accident?

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It is important for victims to remember that the claim is not brought against the at fault driver, who in many cases is a family member or close friend, but the compulsory third party (green slip) insurer.? Also, as the insurance coverage is on the vehicle and not the driver, if someone else has an accident while driving your car, the claim is brought against the insurer, not the owner.

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Our Personal Injury lawyers regularly go to see injured people at home or in hospital when they cannot get to us. We go to the accident site to look at the roadway to understand how the accident happened. Further, we obtain the police brief and photos of damage to cars and talk to witnesses to fully understand how the accident occurred and who was to blame.

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All motor vehicle claims are settled for a tax free lump sum, and legal costs are included in the award of compensation.

Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers have specialist lawyers who can help. Emma Mead is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury law and can offer you helpful advice about your compensation claim.

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Our lawyers appear at Newcastle Local Court in many different areas including:

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Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

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The above information is of a general nature only and cannot be relied on as constituting legal advice. The information is relevant at the time of publishing the article. In this respect, we rely upon our Disclaimer at www.bemlaw.com.au/privacy-disclaimer.?

Source: http://www.bemlaw.com.au/workers-compensation/section-70-motor-accidents-compensation-act/

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