Injured In a Car Accident But Don’t Have Details of the At-Fault Motor Vehicle?

Motor Accident Injury Compensation Claims when the at-fault vehicle is unidentified

Brisbane and Gold Coast Car Accident Lawyers explain claims when the at-fault vehicle is unidentified in a motor vehicle accident.

If you’re injured in a motor vehicle, car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian accident, but you failed to obtain details of the at-fault vehicle or driver after the car accident, you can still bring a claim to recover compensation for your injuries. In such case, your claim is brought against the Nominal Defendant.

Who or What is the Nominal Defendant?

The Nominal Defendant is a quasi-governmental body, specifically established to step in and act as the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurer where the at fault vehicle is unidentified or unregistered and therefore does not have CTP insurance. But there are 2 very important points you need to be aware of.Continue reading