Published by Law Works Compensation Lawyers — experienced motor vehicle accident lawyers based in Sydney, helping clients across New South Wales.
Navigating a motor vehicle accident claim can be one of the most stressful experiences you’ll face, especially when you’re dealing with injury, pain, financial pressure, and uncooperative insurers. Whether you’ve been injured as a driver, passenger, pedestrian, cyclist, or motorcycle rider, it’s crucial to understand your rights and entitlements under the law.
At Law Works Compensation Lawyers, we specialise in compensation law — and we know how to cut through delays and disputes to secure fair outcomes. In this article, we explain how motor vehicle accident lawyers help resolve complex insurance issues, and how we can support you every step of the way.
Understanding Your Rights After an Accident
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW, you may be entitled to compensation under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW). This scheme provides benefits to all injured road users, even if they were partially or wholly at fault.
Depending on the nature and severity of your injury, you may be eligible for:
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses
- Weekly income support while you’re off work
- Common law damages for pain and suffering, and past and future loss of earnings (in some cases depending on the injury sustained)
However, accessing these entitlements isn’t always straightforward — especially when the insurer disputes your claim.
Why Insurance Disputes Arise
Insurers may challenge or reduce your entitlements for a variety of reasons, including:
- Disputing who was at fault
- Arguing your injuries are minor and threshold injuries
- Delaying decisions by requesting ongoing medical evidence
- Denying or reducing weekly income support
- Questioning your work capacity or treatment needs
- Refusing access to common law damages
For someone trying to recover from a traumatic experience, these tactics can be both frustrating and overwhelming.
How Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Help You Through the Process
At Law Works Compensation Lawyers, we handle the legal complexities so you can focus on your recovery. As your motor vehicle accident lawyers, we:
- Provide early advice on your rights and help you lodge your claim within the required timeframes
- Handle communications with insurers to reduce stress and avoid common pitfalls
- Gather medical and expert evidence to support your claim, including reports from treating doctors and independent specialists
- Challenge insurer decisions through internal dispute resolution or escalate the matter to the Personal Injury Commission if necessary
- Negotiate fair compensation and ensure all available benefits are pursued — including weekly payments, treatment costs, and lump sums
We also regularly assist with disputes over “minor injury” and “threshold” classifications, which can significantly impact your entitlements. If the insurer classifies your injury as a “threshold” injury, it may restrict your access to income support and medical benefits beyond 52 weeks. We can challenge this determination if your injury is more serious than the insurer claims.
Who Can We Help?
We assist people injured in a wide range of road accident situations, including:
- Drivers injured in car or truck accidents
- Passengers hurt in a collision
- Pedestrians struck by a vehicle
- Cyclists or motorcyclists injured in traffic
- People involved in rideshare or taxi accidents
Even if you were partially at fault, you may still have access to support under the CTP scheme.
What If You’re Unable to Work?
If your injuries prevent you from returning to work, you may be entitled to weekly income payments based on your pre-accident earnings. These payments are available for up to five years, depending on your level of impairment and whether you were at fault.
We’ll ensure your income loss is properly calculated and advocate for your rights if the insurer attempts to reduce or stop payments unfairly.
Why Choose Law Works Compensation Lawyers?
As a dedicated compensation law firm, Law Works Compensation Lawyers offers:
- Proven experience in handling motor vehicle accident claims across NSW
- A no win, no fee policy — you don’t pay legal fees unless your claim succeeds
- A cost-capped fee structure, so there’s clarity and peace of mind from the start
- Personalised, prompt service from a team that genuinely cares about your recovery
- A clear, strategic approach to resolving disputes and securing full entitlements
We’re committed to making the claims process straightforward, fair, and as stress-free as possible.
Don’t Delay – Get Legal Advice Early
Strict time limits apply to motor vehicle accident claims in NSW. Ideally, you should report your injury and lodge a claim within 28 days of the accident. Even if more time has passed, we can still assist — but early advice gives you the best chance at a strong, well-supported claim.
Need help with a motor vehicle accident claim? Speak to the team at Law Works Compensation Lawyers today.
📞 Call 1800 955 905 or
📩 Submit an enquiry online
Let experienced motor vehicle accident lawyers guide you toward the compensation you deserve.