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Car Accident & Motor Vehicle Injury Lawyers in Perth

A motor vehicle accident can leave you dealing with treatment, time away from work and uncertainty about what happens next.

Lian Hall Injury Law helps injured people in Perth and across Western Australia understand their options and pursue compensation. We assess your circumstances, explain the evidence your claim may need and advise whether No Win No Fee representation is available for your matter.

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Can You Make a Motor Vehicle Injury Claim?

You may be entitled to compensation if a driver caused an accident that injured you. This can include injuries sustained as a:

Car or motorcycle driver.

Passenger in a private, taxi or rideshare vehicle.

Pedestrian

Cyclist

Under WA’s usual fault-based motor injury insurance arrangements, you generally need to establish that a driver was responsible. If you contributed to the accident or your injuries, compensation may be reduced.

Being a passenger in the vehicle that caused the crash does not automatically prevent a claim. Different considerations can apply to unidentified, unregistered or interstate vehicles.

Catastrophic injuries may fall within a separate support scheme, with its own eligibility requirements and treatment, care and support arrangements.

The ICWA eligibility guide explains the general framework. If responsibility is unclear, seek advice before assuming you cannot claim.

What Compensation May Cover

Depending on your injuries, eligibility and evidence, your claim may include:

Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses.

Income lost because your injuries prevented you from working.

Future loss of earning capacity.

Pain and suffering, where the applicable threshold is met.

Other recoverable expenses related to your injuries.

Compensation is subject to legal limits and individual assessment. ICWA’s compensation guidance explains the main categories and the threshold that applies to pain and suffering.

Has the Accident Affected Your Work?

A loss-of-income claim needs evidence showing how the accident injury affected your capacity to work and what financial loss followed.

Payslips, medical certificates, employer records and tax documents can help establish that connection. Self-employment, rideshare work and future career changes may require a more detailed assessment.

Read our guide to claiming lost wages after a car accident in WA.

What Should You Do After a Car Accident?

Seek medical attention promptly and keep records of your symptoms, treatment and expenses. ICWA recommends getting treatment without waiting until you have reported the crash or arranged financial support. Read ICWA’s injury claim guidance.

When it is safe to do so, preserve:

The date, time and location of the accident.
Drivers’ details and vehicle registration numbers.
Witness contact details.
Photographs and available dashcam footage.
Medical records, receipts and evidence of missed work.

Provide an accurate account of what happened. If you cannot remember something, say so.

Our car accident injury compensation checklist explains what information to gather.

How Does a Motor Vehicle Injury Claim Work in WA?

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia, or ICWA, manages claims under WA’s motor injury insurance arrangements.

1. Report the Crash and Notify Your Injury

Follow ICWA’s reporting and injury notification process.
Each injured person needs to notify ICWA, even if another person has already reported the accident. A parent or guardian can notify an injury on behalf of a child.

2. Establish Responsibility and Gather Medical Evidence

ICWA assesses the crash circumstances and the nature of your injuries. Its assessment may consider crash reports, police records, witness statements, footage and medical information.
We can help identify gaps in the evidence and explain what information may be needed. ICWA describes its assessment process here.

3. Address Treatment and Compensation Requirements

Accessing treatment support and pursuing compensation involve related but distinct steps. ICWA requires a notice of intent to claim compensation; reporting the crash should not be treated as completing every requirement.

4. Assess the Claim Before Resolving It

Your recovery, medical prognosis and the effect of your injuries on work and daily life inform the assessment. We explain the proposed outcome, costs and issues you should consider before deciding whether to accept a settlement.

Time Limits Apply to Motor Vehicle Injury Claims

Take action early. Waiting for your injuries to settle does not remove legal deadlines.

For a legally competent adult, the general period for commencing personal injury proceedings is three years from becoming aware of the injury, usually the date of the accident. Special rules and possible extensions apply in some circumstances.

Reporting the crash is different from commencing legal proceedings. Do not assume a crash report protects every deadline.

The ICWA limitation periods fact sheet explains the general rules. Obtain advice about your circumstances, particularly where a child is injured or the accident happened some time ago.

No Win No Fee Options and Legal Costs

We assess whether your matter is suitable for a No Win No Fee arrangement and explain the proposed costs agreement before you engage us.

Our fees are based on the work performed rather than a percentage of your compensation. We provide an estimate and explain how unrecovered legal costs may affect the amount you receive.

No Win No Fee does not remove every potential expense or financial risk. The agreement should clarify what counts as a successful outcome, which expenses are covered and what happens if the claim ends unsuccessfully or you change lawyers.

Read our explanation of No Win No Fee arrangements and our legal costs FAQs. ICWA also provides guidance on engaging a lawyer.

Why Choose Lian Hall Injury Law?

Our practice focuses exclusively on personal injury and compensation law.

Based in Victoria Park, we assist clients across Perth and Western Australia. You receive direct access to your lawyer and clear advice about the strengths of your claim, the evidence required and the costs involved.

We take time to understand how the injury has affected your circumstances and explain your options without unnecessary legal jargon.

Meet Lian Hall and our team.

Motor Vehicle Injury Claim FAQs

Can I Claim if My Friend or Family Member Was Driving?

Potentially. A passenger may have a claim where the driver of their own vehicle caused the accident. The relationship does not itself determine eligibility. Read about passenger claims when your driver caused the crash.

What if There Were No Witnesses?

The available evidence still needs to establish your case. Footage, photographs, medical records or other evidence may be relevant. Read our discussion of claims without witnesses or memory of the accident.

How Long Will My Claim Take?

There is no single timetable. Disputes about responsibility, the medical evidence, recovery and the complexity of your losses can affect progress.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Claim?

You can approach ICWA directly. Legal advice can help you understand disputed responsibility, complex losses, settlement offers and the steps needed to protect your position.

Can I Discuss My Claim Before Committing?

Yes. Your initial consultation is free. We can discuss your circumstances and explain whether we can assist before you decide to engage us.

Guides for Injured Drivers and Passengers

For more detail about specific issues, explore:

Get Clear Advice About Your Motor Vehicle Injury Claim

Whether you are starting a claim or considering your next step, speak with our team about your accident and injuries.

For your initial conversation, it helps to have the accident date, details of your injuries and any correspondence you have received from ICWA.

We will discuss your options and whether we can assist with your matter.

This page provides general information about motor vehicle injury claims in Western Australia. Your eligibility, deadlines and costs depend on your circumstances.