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THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY, HONESTY AND DISCLOSURE IN NSW CTP CLAIMS

In NSW, providing false or misleading information to a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer can have a significant impact on the viability of a compensation claim. In some circumstances an insurer may even allege that an injured person’s failure to provide truthful information amounts to fraud, an allegation which can have both civil and criminal ramifications.

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HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN IMPACT
YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life. In this edition of the Advantage Legal ‘Compensation Insider’ series we explore how sharing information on social media can harm an injured person’s compensation claim and what precautions can be taken to minimise the associated risks.

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CTP TREATMENT CLAIM DENIED?
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The NSW CTP scheme covers injured people for treatment and rehabilitation expenses following an injury sustained in a motor accident in NSW. In this edition of the Advantage Legal ‘Compensation Insider’ series we provide injured people and treatment providers with essential information on what to do when a CTP insurer denies treatment.

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CHANGES TO THE NSW MOTOR ACCIDENT INJURIES SCHEME FROM 1 APRIL 2023 – WHAT IT MEANS FOR INJURED PEOPLE AND TREATMENT PROVIDERS

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW or a providing medical treatment to someone was injured, it is critical that you be aware of changes to the motor accident injury compensation scheme that will come into force from 1 April 2023. The changes have a significant impact on the rights of injured people and the amount of treatment that can be obtained through the NSW motor accident scheme, regardless of whether the driver was at fault for the accident or not.

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DO I NEED A LAWYER FOR MY CTP CLAIM IN NSW?

It’s not compulsory to retain a lawyer to pursue a CTP compensation claim in NSW, however if you choose not to, there can be serious repercussions for the success of your claim and compensation entitlements. The best type of lawyer to represent you is an Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law as they are formally recognised by the NSW Law Society. Many have considerable experience in representing injured people against well resourced insurance companies who have trained claims staff, lawyers and barristers defending your claim.

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ADVANTAGE LEGAL NAMED TOP BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM 2022

We are excited to announce that Advantage Legal have been awarded 2022 Boutique Law Firm of the Year by Australasian Lawyer in the Personal Injury Law category.

Australasian Lawyer had the following to say regarding how nominees were selected and winners appointed:

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WHAT IS A MINOR INJURY?

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident on or after 1 December 2017 in NSW, you will inevitably have heard the term ‘minor injury’. You may be wondering what this means in the context of your particular claim and how it will impact your entitlement to compensation. This blog provides an overview of the concept of minor injury in the context of the NSW CTP scheme.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This website has been updated to reflect changes to NSW motor accident injury scheme. These changes apply to people injured in motor accidents on or after 1 April 2023. Please note that if you were injured in a motor accident before 1 April 2023, different time limits and compensation entitlements apply to your claim. Contact our team for more information.
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