Victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Northern Territory (NT)

The Northern Territory has a no fault scheme which provides compensation to anyone of the Northern Territory who are driving or traveling in a motor vehicle registered in the Northern Territory.

If you are a resident of the Northern Territory and you are injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident anywhere in Australia whilst traveling in a vehicle registered in Northern Territory you may be entitled to compensation!

Pedestrians, passengers, drivers, cyclists and motor cyclists are all protected under this scheme. However, you must have been a resident of the Northern Territory for a minimum three months prior to the accident. A claim may be made if you have been in the Northern Territory for a lesser period, contact us to find out if you qualify.

If you are a non resident of the Northern Territory, these benefits do not apply to you. Contact our office to discuss your options for compensation for your motor vehicle accident.

Time Limits

Claims should be made within six months.

It is possible to lodge a claim after the 6 month period, however you will need to provide reasons as to why the claim wasn’t lodged and each claim is considered individually.

All accidents must be reported to Police as soon as possible. If you do not report the accident within a reasonable period of time, it could affect your benefits. There may be delays in the payment of these benefits, or the benefits not being paid at all.

Compensation Entitlements

Compensation for Loss of Earnings

You may be entitled to weekly payments for loss of earning as a result of your injuries.
If your claim is accepted the benefits are then paid fortnightly.
If you are undergoing rehabilitation and this rehabilitation stops, your benefits may cease.

The fortnightly benefits will cease when:

you are able to return to work - whether work is available or not.
when you do not have medical certificates to support your compensation claim.
If you do not comply with the guidelines.

Compensation for Permanent Impairment

If your injuries result in a permanent impairment of 5% or more, you may be entitled to a lump sum benefit. The percentage impairment is assessed under the AMA guidelines.

Medical, Rehabilitation and Hospital Costs

All reasonable costs may be paid including:

Medical Specialists and Doctors Consultations.
X Rats, MRI scans, CT scans and other.
If required, surgery.
Medication required as a result of the accident and prescribed by a medical professional.

Rehabilitation as referred by a medical professional, including:

physiotherapy
chiropractic
massage
other reasonable rehabilitation that may be required

Dependant children, orphaned children, Surviving Spouses and Dependent Parents may be entitled to lump sum payments

Contact us to discuss any entitlements you may have if you feel that you qualify as a dependent child or parent, surviving spouse or orphaned children. Time limits may apply, so get in contact with us as soon as possible!

Reasonable Funeral Expenses

Reasonable funeral expenses may be paid up to a certain amount. There are guidelines as to how much can be paid, contact us today to determine your benefits.
If you feel you may be entitled to assistance with the funeral expenses following the death of your loved one, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Please note this is general information; please contact Legal Injury today to discuss your potential claim further.

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