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the other party has not accepted liability for the <strong>accident</strong>, then you<br />

If<br />

two options. If the damage arose in an <strong>accident</strong> with a motor<br />

have<br />

and the amount you claim is less than $25,000, then you can<br />

vehicle,<br />

compensation in the QCAT. If, however, the circumstances of the<br />

see<br />

were different, then you may have to seek compensation<br />

<strong>accident</strong><br />

from the courts.<br />

directly<br />

QCAT process is much more informal, and legal representation is<br />

The<br />

necessary, although it can be arranged for. We discuss the process<br />

not<br />

the QCAT in some detail below. If, on the other hand, you need<br />

before<br />

seek compensation through the court system, then it can get a little<br />

to<br />

There are “filing fees” “pleadings "and “practice directions” and<br />

tricky.<br />

may be better off retaining a lawyer.<br />

you<br />

Where to seek compensation?

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