Have you been injured? You may be entitled to compensation. Your ability to claim damages will be determined by how and when you were injured.

In Queensland a person may need to commence action within three years of the date of the accident and there are also lesser time periods of sometimes as little as one month.

If you were hurt in a motor vehicle accident certain time restrictions will apply involving notification to the insurance company of the vehicle responsible.

If you were hurt in a work related accident, other action is required in order to make a claim.

The best idea is to seek legal advice as early as possible to find out your rights and options. Early consultation can help you avoid problems and disappointments later.

As time limits frequently change and as this page is only intended for general assistance you must contact us with full details of your accident and receive a written reply if you wish to be properly advised in relation to time limits. The information on this page may not be relied upon for every situation.

Regarding payments, you may be entitled to receive compensation for:

• pain, suffering and inconvenience
• past economic loss until the date of trial or settlement
• future economic loss - an attempt to compensate you for not being able to work in the same field again or because your intended employment is not available
• special damages, which involve expenses which one would normally incur such as pharmaceutical, medical or other expenses. It is important to retain receipts.
• damages for domestic assistance given by friends or relatives
• interest may accrue up to the date of trial or settlement
• an amount for legal costs and outlays may be claimable against the defendant (person you are suing)
  
  
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