If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be
eligible to bring a claim for compensation under South
Australia's Compulsory Third Party Scheme.
The method for calculating damages (ie compensation) is by no
means straightforward and you should obtain legal advice early to
ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
It is not uncommon for the CTP insurers to make offers of
settlement to claimants whilst they are not represented by
solicitors. Those offers are generally well below what the claimant
may be entitled to and once a settlement has been accepted, you are
unable to claim more compensation in the future, so it is important
to ensure that the compensation you receive is adequate to cover
your losses for the rest of your life.
