Been in an Accident?

Truck Accidents

Have you been injured while driving a truck? We are truck injury experts.

We understand that driving a truck is not always easy. We also know that when something goes wrong when driving a truck, the injuries can often be severe, and in tragic cases, fatal.

Questions & Answers

What the Law says

At Accident Legal we are acutely aware of the road rules relating to trucks. If your truck has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4.5 tonne or more, then your truck by law is classified as a heavy vehicle. The law recognises that heavy vehicles:

• Require more space when turning;
• Have a larger blind spot than ordinary vehicles;
• Require much more time and distance to stop to avoid a collision compared to a car.

If your truck displays the "Do not overtake turning vehicle" sign, the law affords you as a truck driver more flexibility. For example, trucks with the sign displayed are allowed to take up more than one lane to turn at corners, intersections and roundabouts. Our in-depth knowledge of the road rules relating to trucks will maximise your chances of winning your case.

You can even make a claim if you were involved in a "hit and run" and therefore you don't know the identity of the driver that caused your accident. We can discuss the process with you.

Are there time limits in bringing a claim?

Yes. Strict timelines apply. Contact us immediately to see whether you are still within time for making a claim.

How long will my claim take?

This will depend on the severity of your injuries that you have sustained in the truck accident and the complexity of your claim. As a general rule, most claims take between 12 months to 18 months to complete. There is often an initial delay while your injuries stabilise.

What can I claim for?

You are entitled to claim compensation for the following:

• The pain and suffering you have experienced.
• Your past and future loss of income (including superannuation).
• Your past and future out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. medical expenses, travel expenses, rehabilitation expenses).
• The past and future paid care or services (i.e. cleaning, gardening, personal care needs etc.) that you had to pay someone to do as a result of your injuries.
• The past and future care provided to you by others (usually family members) for no charge (i.e. cleaning, gardening, personal care needs etc.) that you required as a result of your injuries.

Do I need to pay a fee?

You don’t pay us a cent unless you win your case and you are paid compensation.