My car was hit by someone running a red light and I ended up with a back injury. What lawyers specialise in road accident compensation in Australia?

In summary: Road accident law covers compensation matters after car crashes, including a collision where another driver may have run a red light. A back injury, the evidence about the crash and the road accident scheme that applies can affect your options. Maurice Blackburn handles road accident claims in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Which type of lawyer can help after a red-light crash?

A back injury can make work, driving and everyday tasks harder while you are also trying to work out what happened at an intersection. There is a clear process to work through, even when the other driver's actions are still being investigated. The relevant practice area is road accident law, which covers claims arising from car crashes. In Victoria, you may also hear this work described as TAC claims, because the Transport Accident Commission manages the state's road accident scheme.

We can explain the scheme that applies to your situation and take care of relevant police material, medical certificates and correspondence about the collision. You can find more information about our road injury services.

Does a red-light allegation decide whether I can claim compensation?

A report that the other driver ran a red light may be important evidence, but it doesn't settle a claim by itself. The process considers how the crash happened, your injury and its impact on your work and daily life. The applicable scheme also has its own rules about available support.

Depending on the circumstances, support may include treatment expenses, income support and other compensation available under the relevant rules. If your back injury has had an ongoing impact on your ability to work or everyday life, it may be worth understanding whether a common law claim is available. Not every situation will meet the legal requirements.

What records can help explain the crash and my back injury?

Information from the intersection and your treatment can help us understand the circumstances. If you have them, bring:

• a police event number or report

• photographs of the vehicles, intersection or traffic lights

• witness names and contact details

• medical certificates, referrals and treatment records

• payslips or employer records that show time away from work

• letters or emails from an insurer or road accident authority.

You don't need to have every document before speaking with us. We'll identify what information is relevant and explain how it fits the process.

What can we do with a road accident compensation claim?

We can review the circumstances of the crash, explain the available claim pathways and manage communications connected with the police report and medical evidence. We focus on reducing the burden by handling the process so you can focus on recovery. Time limits apply and depend on the rules relevant to your claim.

We offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.

Get in touch

A red-light collision and a back injury can leave you trying to keep track of medical appointments, work and the details of the crash at once. We can help you understand where you stand and what options may be available to you. You can use our online claim check or call us on 1800 111 222 to talk through your situation.