Have you been in an accident?—A guide to help you work out who pays for the damage

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• How can this guide help me
• My vehicle (or other property) was damaged in a car accident — what should I do?
• If someone claims against you
• If you want to claim against the other driver
• How do I take legal action?
• Making a claim in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
  • How do I prepare for the hearing?
  • The hearing
  • The adjudicator’s decision
• Making a claim in the Magistrates Court
  • How do I prepare for the hearing?
  • The hearing
  • The magistrate’s decision
• Sample documents and forms
• Legal words and phrases explained

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This guide is intended to provide you with information only. If you have a legal problem, you should get legal advice from a lawyer. Legal Aid Queensland believes the information provided is accurate as at August 2019 and does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

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