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Motor Vehicle Accidents – Motor Accident Insurance Act
It is important to realise that under all personal injury legislation there are crucial timeframes which must be complied with. The consequence of not complying with these timeframes may well put the proposed claim at risk.
In most cases, the formal Notice of Claim must be prepared and served on the relevant Insurer within one (1) month after the Claimant first consults a Lawyer about the possibility of making the claim. If symptoms of the injuries are not immediately apparent then the Notice of Claim maybe served within nine (9) months of the motor vehicle accident.
It is possible that a reasonable excuse for delay may be accepted but there is the risk it may not. The limitation period within which Court proceedings must be commenced is three (3) years from the date of the accident otherwise the person may lose the right to claim.
The above are generalised comments and as each matter is different it is best to obtain advice from an Accredited Personal Injuries Specialist in relation to the strict timeframes which may be applicable to your individual circumstances, as well as many other aspects of the relevant legislation, and to be guided correctly in the processing of the claim.
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