What is the car accident compensation scheme in NSW?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, life can be a real challenge as you deal with financial stress on top of your injuries. Fortunately, car accident compensation in NSW is available to all injured drivers, passengers and pedestrians through the CTP insurance scheme.
How do I make a claim for an accident in NSW?
For interstate vehicles or accidents, contact the relevant interstate organisations. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW, you may be able to immediately claim up to $5,000 for your treatment and loss of earnings without having to lodge a formal claim. These benefits are available regardless of who was at fault.
What does it mean to receive compensation after a car accident?
Receiving compensation will largely depend on how severe your injuries are, when you initially filed your claim and your level of fault in the accident. The reason compensation exists is to help you pay for medical expenses and return back to your life before the car accident happened as closely as possible.