How to file a personal injury claim in Queensland, using a lawyer?

If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault in Queensland, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to file a personal injury claim in Queensland:

• Seek medical attention: The first step after being injured in an accident is to seek medical attention. This is important not only for your health and well-being, but also to document your injuries for your personal injury claim.
• Gather evidence: To support your personal injury claim, you’ll need to gather evidence of the accident and your injuries. This includes police reports, witness statements, medical records, and photographs of the accident scene and your injuries.
• Contact a personal injury lawyer: It’s a good idea to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. They can provide you with expert guidance on the claims process and help you understand your legal rights and options.
• Lodge a claim: Your personal injury lawyer will help you lodge a claim with the relevant insurer or compensation scheme. This will include providing details of the accident, your injuries, and the losses that you have suffered as a result.
• Negotiate a settlement: Once your claim has been lodged, the insurer or compensation scheme will investigate your claim and may make an offer of settlement to your lawyer. Your personal injury lawyer will negotiate on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve.
• Go to court: If a settlement cannot be reached, your personal injury lawyer may advise you to take your case to court. This is a last resort, but can be necessary in some cases to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses.

The team at Morgan Clifford are here to help. We can take you through the priocess of how to file a personal injury claim in Queensland. Call us on 07 3317 8380 as it costs nothing to weigh up your options.