Motor vehicle claims are not just for drivers and passengers of cars, trucks, motorcycle riders, pillion passengers and other motor vehicles. You may also be able to make a claim if you were:
Required to take evasive action in order to avoid a motor vehicle accident – this can include evasive action taken as a pedestrian, cyclist or motor vehicle driver.
A first responder to a motor vehicle accident. A pedestrian injured by a motor vehicle, motor cycle, truck or other registerable vehicle.
A cyclist injured by a motor vehicle, motor cycle, truck or other registerable vehicle.
A passenger injured during a trip on a tram, train, bus, ferry or any other type of public transport.
Riding a quad bike.
Compensation can also be paid for deaths suffered in motor vehicle accidents. Compensation can be paid to passengers of vehicles and pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents, including children.
If you are a family member who has suffered a psychological response to the injuries suffered by someone involved in a motor vehicle accident. This is very common particularly for parents who suffer severe reactions to injuries suffered by their children in an accident.