An overview of how our car accident defense lawyers can assist you

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, suffered injuries and need advice on securing compensation, obtaining legal representation is your best course of action. Whether you were at fault or not, there may be avenues for compensation available to you. This article intends to explain where you may need a lawyer, how the claims process works and what common defenses may be utilised to protect your interests.

At Gordon Legal, our dedicated traffic accident lawyers are ready to assist with your car accident compensation claim, whether you were at fault or not. We highly recommend you contact a member of our committed road accident team, who can explain your legal rights to you on a no-win, no-fee basis.

How Do I Know If I Need a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident?

If you’ve been involved in a recent motor vehicle accident and want to explore your compensatory options, getting in touch with one of our car accident defense lawyers can help protect your legal rights.

Whether the accident was minor or severe and whether you were at-fault or not, securing legal advice can make a substantial difference in dealing with compensation claims, insurance disputes, proving fault and negotiating settlements. Our dedicated car crash legal team is committed to ensuring that you receive the most beneficial compensatory outcome, so call a member of our team on (03) 9603 3000 to arrange an obligation free appointment today.

Do I Need a Lawyer If the Other Driver Is at Fault in the Accident?

If you are in a road accident and are not at fault, securing legal representation and receiving specialised legal help for car accidents is still essential. The team at Gordon Legal is ready and willing to assist with the entirety of the claims process, so you get the best compensatory outcome possible.

You may need legal representation for several reasons, even if the other driver is at fault. These reasons include:

• That insurance companies and the TAC will try to minimise the settlement amount they offer you.
• Other drivers involved in the accident may attempt to dispute your version of events.
• The claims process can be confusing and complex to understand.
• Determining liability in accidents can be challenging to determine.

At Gordon Legal, we are ready to help you through this complex process from start to end. Our traffic accident lawyers are prepared to help fight for your right to compensation for the injuries you have suffered in a car crash, regardless of whether you are at fault or not. Contact us on (03) 9603 3000 or by completing an online enquiry form here.

How Does the Insurance Process Work After an Accident in Australia?

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) in Victoria covers any physical or mental injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident, whereas the parties’ private insurers primarily handle property damage claims.

At Gordon Legal, our road accident team specialises in assisting claimants with injury claims and navigating the TAC claims process. If you have a claim that strictly involves property damage, still contact us for a referral to a firm that can assist.

The TAC claims process usually follows these steps:

• The securing of a police report of the accident.
• The filling out of an online claims form, a form which can be found following this link: online claim lodgement form.
• An investigation of the accident by the TAC will result in either the acceptance or rejection of your claim.
• If the claim is accepted, the TAC will compensate you for your injuries.

Gordon Legal’s road accident team will help you navigate this process, ensuring you receive fair treatment from the TAC and the best compensatory outcome possible.

What Are Common Defenses in Car Accident Claims?

If you are at fault for a motor vehicle accident, Gordon Legal’s expert legal team are ready to outline a variety of defenses available to you. Some of these common defenses include:

• Demonstrating that the other driver was also partially at fault for the accident.
• Arguing that the other parties’ evidence is insufficient in displaying who was at fault for the accident.
• Displaying that there were unforeseen, external circumstances which led to the accident.

These are just a few possible defenses available to drivers involved in car accidents that may be their fault. Contact a legal expert at Gordon Legal on (03) 9603 3000 who can fully explain these defenses today!

Can I Avoid a Lawsuit If I Hire a Car Accident Defense Lawyer?

Securing representation from a car accident defense lawyer can help prevent your claim proceeding to litigation by assisting in resolving your matter quickly before it escalates. The legal team at Gordon Legal can help you navigate the TAC claims process, negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf, work with the various insurers that may be involved in your accident and challenge any unfair claims levied against you. These strategies are designed to prevent matters from proceeding to the courts.

Our firm offers legal assistance on these matters on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you won’t have to pay any legal fees unless your compensatory claim succeeds.

Get expert legal help today. Don’t face the complex car accident claims process alone. Reach out to our legal team on (03) 9603 3000, or by filling out an online enquiry form, to arrange a free consultation today!