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Hurt in a Motor Accident – A Step by Step Guide to Lodging a Claim.

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is a very stressful and frightening time. No doubt, if you have been injured in an accident you will be concerned about paying for the costs of medical treatment and the loss of wages you may sustain from being unable to return to work due to your injuries....

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Who will pay my cycling injury compensation?

If you have been hit by a car whilst cycling, then you can make a claim through the NSW CTP Legislation. In NSW it is compulsory for all vehicles to have CTP insurance, this insurance covers the driver for liability to pay compensation to anyone injured by a motor vehicle, this includes a cyclist....

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SIRA – Who Are They And What Do They Do?

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or at work, you may have already come across the organisation known as SIRA....

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Injured and unrepresented – Should I be worried?

You do not need to be worried, but you should speak to a lawyer who is an accredited specialist in personal injury law.  They can give obligation-free expert advice on how to best proceed with your claim. ...

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All About IRO

IRO is an organisation or scheme representative involved in both the NSW Workers Compensation and Motor Accident Scheme.  ...

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I was a pedestrian hit by a car, what should I do?

In NSW, pedestrians can claim compensation under the Motor Accident Injuries Act NSW 2017, if they are hit by a car and sustain injury....

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Am I covered if injured as an Uber passenger?

Using Uber or other Rideshare services has become very common, but what happens when you find yourself in an accident while as passenger?...

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What can I claim Motorcycle Accident Compensation for?

To make an initial claim for compensation, you must do so within 28 days of the accident. The CTP insurer will then commence payments of weekly compensation and medical expenses almost immediately....

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What Pedestrian Accidents Can You Claim Compensation For?

In most accidents where a pedestrian is hit by a car, it is the driver of the car who is considered to be at fault. Drivers have a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians, even when the pedestrian may be considered partly at fault....

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Statutory Benefits under the NSW CTP Scheme – 6 Tips and Traps

Statutory benefits are payable to anyone who has sustained an injury arising out of a motor vehicle accident in NSW. Statutory benefits are payments of weekly compensation and medical expenses for up to 26 weeks (and possibly longer) following a motor vehicle accident....

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What is a “minor injury” under the new Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (an update)

This information is for injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents which occurred on or after 1 December 2017....

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Termination of statutory benefits under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017

Anyone who sustains an injury in a motor vehicle accident is entitled to statutory benefits under the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017...

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When Should I seek the Assistance of a Lawyer for my CTP Claim NSW (accident after 1 December 2017)

The new CTP green slip scheme came into effect on 1 December 2017 and new laws were introduced which restricts lawyers from receiving payment for certain services and regulates how much a lawyer can charge for other types of services....

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What is a “minor injury” under the new Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017

A "minor injury" includes soft tissue injuries and minor psychological or psychiatric injuries....

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Resolving disputes under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act Dispute Resolution Service (for accidents after 1 December 2017)

The DRS has replaced the Medical Assessment Service (MAS) and Claims Assessment Resolution Service (CARS)....

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A guide for people injured in a motor vehicle accident on or after 1 December 2017

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident on or after 1 December 2017 you can make a claim for personal injury compensation under the new CTP scheme....

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Limitation periods: Do you know how much time you have to make your claim?

In personal injury and other civil matters there are time frames in which claims must be brought....

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Changes to the Motor Accidents Injuries Act: How will it affect you?

In early 2017, the NSW Government passed a new CTP scheme under the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017....

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9 reasons why you need an expert lawyer to handle your CTP claim

If you have been injured in a car accident, chances are you can make a claim against the at fault driver’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance....

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Should drivers have to prove they were not at fault in collisions?

Recent evidence suggests that road deaths involving cyclists are down, but there has been a significant increase in serious injuries of cyclists. ...

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What to do if you’re injured in a car accident

This information is for accidents before 1 December 2017...

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The new CTP changes are here

The CTP reform bill was announced yesterday and there will be significant changes to the current system....

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Can I change lawyers during my claim?

You can change lawyers or switch lawyers at any time during your claim. This applies to any workers’ compensation claims, motor vehicle claims, or public liability claims....

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GARLING AND CO AWARD WINNING SYDNEY PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM WINS HIT AND RUN CAR ACCIDENT INJURY CLAIM

Garling & Co wins hit and run comp case

Matthew Garling of Garling & Co Lawyers recently represented Ronald Dowedeit in a motor vehicle accident case against the nominal defendant....

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29 frequently asked questions in motor vehicle accident claims

We have answered the 29 most common questions in motor vehicle accident claims...

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Garling and Co award winning car accident injury lawyers New CTP scheme

The new CTP scheme that gives insurers all the power

The proposed changes to the CTP Scheme will result in up to 90% of injured motorists having to tackle claims by themselves without legal assistance....

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Case study under the new CTP scheme

In a recent article by the ‘Save Our CTP’ organisation they conducted a comparative case study of a real client who had suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident....

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NSW Government overhaul of greenslip insurance

The NSW Government has announced a position paper on the reform of the CTP motor accident scheme....

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Risks of settling a CTP claim without consulting a lawyer

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation under the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme....

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New rules for bicycle riders and drivers in NSW

New rules are in place to promote drive and cyclist safety....

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Garling & Co voted one of the top compensation law firms in Sydney

On 19 November 2015, Australia leading independent legal ranking guide....

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Do I need to pay back Medicare at the end of a claim?

At the successful conclusion of your claim you are required to refund to the Federal Government any treatment expenses for your injury that have been paid for by Medicare...

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What to do if injured by a car as a cyclist

Riding a bicycle in Sydney can be dangerous....

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What to do if you are injured in a motorcycle accident

It is not something that anyone of us thinks will happen but people are injured everyday in motorcycle accidents due to the fault of another driver....

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What happens after I complete a MVA claim form?

This information is for accidents before 1 December 2017....

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How to make a claim under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act NSW

This information is for accidents before 1 December 2017....

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Pedestrian accidents and blameless accidents

Amendments to the Motor Accident Compensation Act 1999 includes compensation for "blameless accidents"....

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Rachel R.
09:13 17 Nov 24
Although a long journey, the team at Garling & Co Lawyers have been amazing. They are thorough and clear with the processes and the expectations. It is a pleasure dealing with Emma and Rebecca. They... take all the weight off our shoulders when it comes to all the legal stuff and they make us feel comfortable and confident in their ability to look after us.read more
Angie & Brian M.
00:58 18 Sep 24
We cannot recommend Garling and Co. Lawyers highly enough! Our principal solicitor, Matthew Garling, was absolutely outstanding throughout our entire legal journey. He, along with the fantastic team... in the office, especially Allison, provided outstanding support. They were always responsive, willing to listen, and took the time to thoroughly explain the entire process. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, we achieved a brilliant outcome.read more
Yanthi S.
11:22 12 Sep 24
I engaged with Garling and Co to assist me for my weekly payment dispute with the insurance. I was upset with Natasha, as she didn't prepare me to the worse outcome or told me about the kind of... negotiation in the hearing. I assumed that as a Lawyer she should have an experience with the process or the way to solve the case. Even though I asked her what should I do or what would be happened in the hearing a week before but she didn't mentioned anything, and told me not do anything. But in the hearing she and the Barrister only gave me less than 5 minutes to make decision and pushed me to accept the disappointed outcome and what she said in the hearing totally different with what she said earlier. I don't trust her at all, her words is not consistent.I would like to express my appreciation to Matthew Garling who had stepped in to handle my weekly payment issue with the insurance. He is very professional, knowledgeable, easy to talk to and very humble. My disappointment earlier has melted away by his kindness and caring to resolve my issue which has came out the great outcome. Now I am satisfied with his expertise therefore I would not hesitate to let him to handle the case I might have in the future.As I said before I would not hesitate to let my other claim to be handled by a professional as Matthew Garling. I would like to thank him for his time and effort to settle my case smoothly and I trusted him to give me the best outcome. Also I appreciated his support and his patience to answer my questions from the time I signed the agreement up to the day before the mediation. He did not promise the unrealistic outcome but what ever he promised that what the result was according to his experiences. And I would not forget to Alison, Nathan who also have assisted this matters, by gathering all documents and answering my questions.Also my appreciation to a Barrister Mr Dallas Morgan.So, in summary I am really grateful to have Garling and Co as my lawyer to handle my damaged claim.read more
Tina S
07:45 29 Aug 24
Thank you for the great outcome!
Lisa L.
05:18 13 Jul 24
Outstanding service and commitment to my case was delivered from the first point of contact right until the end of my successful case.Highest recommendations to the team at Garling and Co. Matthew... got me an excellent result and was available and informative throughout the entire foreign process of legal proceedings. He was wonderful and so was his team.If i could rate higher than 5 stars i would!read more
J B
07:12 02 Jul 24
Matthew Garling and all of the team were extremely professional and supportive throughout what was a very long and arduous CTP battle. I am happy with the result and feel that their fees were fair... and well deserved.read more
Nelson B.
02:11 30 Jun 24
Professional, prompt & honest service
Ray H.
07:33 13 Jun 24
Matthew Garling and Team are kind, patient, polite, professional, empathetic and efficient. I was treated terribly by the at fault insurer. Garling and Co. had my back. Matthew gently and patiently... kept me up to speed on all the steps to go through. From my personal experience I recommend these guys. They are safe hands. Thank you team.read more
Jo L.
05:58 07 May 24
So very impressed with the professional team who looked after me throughout the last 4 and 1/2 years. A special mention to Kerry and Nathan who navigated each request to fight for my right to gain... access to further treatments and physio and to ensure medical treatment would be covered moving forward. I was so grateful I could hand it all over to you and not have to go through this very challenging time without your support.I thank you for the compassion you have provided to me, from the first contact with Matthew and Natasha, to finalisation with Kerry and Nathan.I highly recommend the team at Garling and Co for any third party compensation claims. You are in good hands with them all.read more
Linda O.
21:53 06 May 24
Emma, Rebecca and the team at Garling and Co have worked diligently throughout my workers compensation claim. The level of professionalism, support and communication has been faultless. Of particular... note has been the sensitivity displayed to me throughout the lengthy process. Worker’s compensation claims are complex and not easy to navigate, particularly when you are unwell. I do not hesitate to recommend Garling and Co to help you find a way through this otherwise unfathomable system.read more
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University of Technology, Sydney
Member of Law Society of New South Wales
Law Society of NSW Specialist Accreditation
University of Sydney
Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales
The law society of nsw professional standards scheme logo.
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