Motor Vehicle & Car Accident Lawyers in Perth

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible to claim compensation for your injuries. We offer No Win No Fee* legal representation.

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Who is eligible for a Motor Vehicle Accident compensation claim?

You may be eligible to claim compensation for your injuries, whether you were the driver, a passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian.

Stephen Browne Personal Injury Lawyers can help with your compensation claim.

What types of motor vehicle and car accidents are common claims?

Some of the most common types of car accident claims made for injuries include:

Whiplash injury
Spinal cord and back injuries
Brain injuries
Fractures and soft tissue injuries
Other physical or psychological injuries

How the car accident claim process works?

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia (‘the Commission’) is owned by the Western Australian Government. Relevant to motor vehicle accident injuries, it provides compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance to motorists.

This means that if you’re injured in a road accident in Western Australia, you could be eligible to make a claim to the Commission (or another CTP insurer) for compensation.

Each accident is different. Our car accident lawyers in Perth have the experience and expertise you need to help you understand:

Your eligibility to make a claim for your injuries
What compensation you may be entitled to receive

Stephen Browne Personal Injury Lawyers, No Win No Fee*

Our No Win No Fee* service

At Stephen Browne Personal Injury Lawyers, we believe all people should have access to legal services, no matter their financial status. For most personal injury claims, we work on a No Win No Fee* basis. You’ll only be charged our legal fees if we win your case.

With years of local experience in Perth, Joondalup and across Western Australia, our top-rated team are the experienced local personal injury lawyers you deserve.

*Conditions do apply

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What you should do if you’ve been injured in a car accident in Western Australia

Seek Immediate Medical Care

Your health and safety come first. Seek medical attention straight away, even if your injuries seem minor. Medical reports will also form an important part of your claim.

Report the accident

If required, report the accident to WA Police. Take photos and details down of those involved.

Understand Your Role

Whether you were a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, your entitlement to compensation may vary. It’s important to have your role and injuries clearly documented.

Contact an experienced car accident lawyer in Perth

To guide you through each step in the claims process and ensure you are seeking the maximum injury compensation you are eligible to claim. There may be an investigation by the Commission into the circumstances of the accident and you may need to provide further information to them.

Focus on your recovery

As you progress with your claim towards settlement, it’s important to continue with your medical treatment, rehabilitation and recovery.

What compensation can you claim from the Commission after a car accident

The Commission (or another CTP insurer) is responsible for paying reasonable and necessary expenses for car accident injuries up to pre-determined maximum amounts, such as:

Medical treatment
Rehabilitation treatment
Past and/or future lost earnings if you’re unable to work due to your injuries
Associated expenses with getting your life back on track after the accident, including domestic care and support services

You can also make a car accident claim for general damages

It’s also possible to make a claim for general damages after a car accident in Western Australia. Your car accident lawyer in Perth can advise you about this.

General damages can include compensation for the pain and suffering associated with your injuries.

Obligation-free claim review

If you have made a claim, Stephen Browne’s No Win No Fee* local lawyers can review it to ensure you maximise the compensation you're entitled to claim.

Complete the form, and our Client Service Team will contact you.

*Conditions apply.

Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers FAQs

Do you need a car accident lawyer?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, at Stephen Browne Personal Injury Lawyers, we want you to receive the maximum compensation you’re entitled to.

As experienced car accident lawyers we can help you to navigate the car accident claim process by:

Listening to your story
Explaining the car accident claim process
Helping you to understand what compensation you may be eligible to claim
Completing claim documentation
Collecting evidence relevant to your motor vehicle accident (such as police reports, dash-cam or CCTV vision and photographic records)
Collecting medical evidence regarding your injuries to support your claim ( e.g. reports from the hospital, your GP, treating specialist and rehabilitation providers)
Gathering details to support your claim for lost income (such as pay slips from your employer and tax returns from the ATO)
Communicating with the Commission or insurance company about your claim
Negotiating settlement of your claim, or representing you in court if it proceeds to trial

After a car accident in Perth, you may feel overwhelmed by life-changing injuries. Having a strong car accident lawyer in Perth on your side can help you to maximise your claim for injury compensation, allowing you the time to fully rest and recover from your injuries.

How can Stephen Browne Lawyers help?

At Stephen Browne Lawyers we will:

Listening to your story
Explaining the car accident claim process
Helping you to understand what compensation you may be eligible to claim

What Our Clients Say…

Over the last 40 years we have worked hard to deliver our clients outstanding results and ensure they get the compensation they rightly deserve.

Thank you so much for all your efforts and support these past few years. You really made a big difference to all of us.

Angelo

Melissa Coyne was appointed on my case and what professional service I received from start to finish. She always replied promptly to my mails, sometimes 10 at night!! I will recommend their service to anyone.

Reza

Excellent service from start to finish. Stephen, Bianca, Michelle and Mr. Pratt were upfront from the beginning and always kept me informed throughout the entire process. I was very happy with the whole procedure and the final settlement. I would not hesitate to refer them to anyone. Once again thank you.

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