Motorcycle Accidents Lawyers Perth
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Key Takeaway: If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Perth or regional WA that was not wholly your fault, you can claim compensation through the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA), the state’s compulsory third-party insurer. Withstand Lawyers runs these claims on a no win, no fee basis with a 99% success rate.
Motorcycle Accident Claims Perth: Quick Answers
Motorcycle accidents compensation claim in Perth, WA
Motorcycle compensation claims are applicable to motorbike riders and other road users involved in motor vehicle accidents. If you have been injured as a result of a motorcycle accident not wholly your fault, you should seek legal advice from our motorcycle accident lawyers, and we will advise you of your compensation entitlement. We have motorcycle accidents lawyers in Perth and surrounding suburbs who can provide you with the necessary advice at no cost to you. The law in Western Australia requires every road user to have the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA) as their compulsory third party insurer. The ICWA is owned by the Government of Western Australia and holds exclusive rights to providing compulsory third-party insurance.
Who is eligible to make a motorcycle claim?
Anyone who has suffered injuries due to a motorcycle accident that was not wholly their fault may be entitled to compensation. You can make a dependency claim if you were not injured but the person you are financially dependent on was injured from the motorcycle accident. A claim can also be made if you are catastrophically injured from a motorcycle accident. Examples of catastrophic injuries include but are not limited to spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple amputations, severe burns, and permanent traumatic blindness.
What am I entitled to if I have been injured in a motorcycle accident?
- Economic losses such as future and past loss of income/opportunity to earn income
- Compensation for the pain and suffering
- Medical expenses including treatment expenses and travel expenses
- Household domestic assistance expenses/care expenses
How do I claim if I have been injured in a motorcycle accident?
The first thing you should do after receiving the necessary medical treatment is report the motor cycle accident using the online portal provided by the ICWA. You will need to submit details of the accident; the license plate details of the motorcycles involved in the accident and the contact information of parties involved in the accident. A claims reference number will be provided to you after which you can give to your treatment provider to make a quotation on your treatment expenses.
The second thing you should do after lodging the crash report is submit a notice of intention to make a claim if you do not retain lawyers otherwise our compensation lawyers will submit the notice on your behalf. It is important to note that the notice is required to be submitted as soon as practicable otherwise the insurer could deny your claim.
Thirdly, you should or instruct our compensation lawyers to obtain all supporting medical and financial evidence in support of your claim to ensure we take into account all of your losses into the future.
Lastly, our compensation lawyers will negotiate a settlement with the ICWA otherwise commence court proceedings seeking the compensation you are entitled to from court.
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About the author
Issa Rabaya · Principal Lawyer and Director
✓ Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and High Court of Australia ✓ LLB ✓ IRO-approved ✓ Law Society of NSW
Acts for injured people in CTP, workers compensation, TPD and public liability claims.
Why Choose Withstand Lawyers for Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?
Recovering from a motorcycle accident is hard enough without having to work out how the compensation system operates. In Western Australia every claim runs through the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, and dealing with the state insurer while you are injured can feel daunting. Our motorcycle accident lawyers take that on for you. We start with a free claim check, explain your entitlements in plain language, gather the evidence, and negotiate firmly with the ICWA, ready to commence court proceedings if a fair settlement cannot be reached. We act for injured riders right across Perth and regional WA, so you always have someone in your corner. Over $47 million recovered, 99% success rate, no win, no fee.
Call Withstand Lawyers on 1800 952 898 for your free claim check today.
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“Working with Esther has been an absolute blessing during an incredibly difficult time. Anyone who has ever had to navigate an insurance claim knows just how difficult, overwhelming, and anxiety-inducing the entire process can be. Before reaching out to Withstand Lawyers, I was constantly stressed and deeply overwhelmed by the system. The firm made the initial intake process incredibly smooth, and they placed me in the hands of my lawyer, Esther. From that moment on, from the first conversation, I finally found my solid ground.
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