Accidents can and do happen often when you are least expecting them. There are times when things go wrong and you can be left in physical, financial and emotional turmoil as a result of an accident.

Not every accident will entitle you as the injured party to make a claim for compensation even in circumstances where you have experienced significant physical injury or financial loss. The ability to claim compensation because of an accident is heavily regulated by law. Within these laws there are a number of exclusions or areas to which the law will not apply.

If you are injured in an accident you should ensure that you seek advice from a lawyer as soon as possible. In many circumstances there are time limits that apply to making claims for compensation. The longer the time that passes between an accident and the making of a claim the more likely it is for evidence and witnesses to be lost.

In the event you are responsible for causing an accident remember that accidents are part of everyday life. You should not admit to anything concerning the accident and you should not offer to make any payments to the other party without first consulting your lawyer.

This Legal Guide on Accident Compensation Law provides people who have been injured or involved in an accident with information about their legal rights in relation to making a claim for damages against the person at fault. Before making important decisions it is advisable to obtain legal advice specific to your situation. LegalEagle’s™ free directory profiles all lawyers in Australia. You can use it to Find a lawyer near you.

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Warning: Information provided through LegalEagle™ is for general guidance. It is not legal advice. Laws and procedures referred to may change and differ between states, territories and nationally. There may also be important exceptions or qualifications. Only a lawyer providing formal legal advice can assess your particular circumstances to determine how the law will apply.