Most motorcycle accidents in Queensland, which may result in motorbike accident claims include:

• A motorcycle accident T-boning another vehicle: An incident where a car turns in front of you
• A sideswipe motorcycle accident: Being hit by a car as it changes lanes into you
• A rear end motorcycle accident: An incident where a car hits you from behind
• A car opening its door into your motorcycle

Knowing your legal rights is imperative when making a motorcycle accident personal injury claim, Queensland. A specialist motorcycle lawyer will be able to offer sound advice on your case and how to proceed, they will also be able to win you the maximum amount of motorbike compensation you deserve.

It is advised to lodge a claim as soon as possible as there are strict time limits which can prevent you from making a motorcycle accident personal injury claim in Queensland. Ideally you will lodge your claim within 9 months and at least within 3 years from the date of the accident. Your specialist motorcycle lawyer will be able to tell you more information about how soon you should lodge your claim.

In some cases even if the accident was partially your fault, there could be avenues to compensation. Every case is different, so it is best to contact a specialist motorcycle lawyer in order to ascertain whether or not you are eligible to make a motorcycle accident claim.

This again depends on your situation. It can take anywhere from 12 to 18 months or more. If your motorcycle accident claim is quite complicated, you may find that you won’t receive any payment for quite a while; it all depends on the facts of your case.

As mentioned above, once you have spoken to one of our specialist motorcycle lawyers, they will be able to give you an indication of when you can expect to receive your compensation entitlement.

The amount of motorbike compensation you are entitled to depends on your case; the facts of your incident and the situation which occurred. Entitlements can vary greatly based on age, injuries sustained in the accident, loss of income, personal care requirements, and any requirements for future surgery and rehabilitation.

When you seek the help of a specialist motorcycle lawyer, they will be able to give you an entitlement figure on what they think you rightfully deserve. From here, our experts will be able to advise the best cause of action that will grant you the best outcome moving forward.

Motorbike compensation claims can include:

• Compensation for pain and suffering
• Compensation for medical expenses and out of pocket expenses
• Compensation for running of a household including caregiving, housekeeping and the cost of an attendant
• Lost wages
• Psychological counselling
• Future medical and rehabilitation costs

As every case is different, the calculation of compensation is different. It’s best to talk to one of LHD’s specialist motorcycle lawyers, who can quickly let you know if you have a claim for compensation and give you the specifics of how it is calculated and what the timeline for your claim will look like.