Personal Injury
9. Respondents & Liability
Firm / Chambers:
Last updated: 14 Aug 2015
- It is normal for a significant amount of time to pass before you feel like there is any progress in your claim. The respondent should provide a written communication confirming whether they accept or deny liability for the circumstances of the accident. In Queensland this must occur within 6 months of receipt of the notice of claim form.
- It is quite common for a respondent to deny liability at first. Insurance companies do not want to be seen by the public as admitting fault for causing accidents that injure people.
- A denial of liability does not mean that your claim is over or that you cannot pursue compensation. You can still proceed with your claim and start providing evidence to prove that the respondent did cause or contribute to the accident from which your injury resulted.
- If you are the respondent you will go through the same fact finding exercise as the claimant. You will need to obtain information or evidence that supports your opinion on the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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