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Understand Your Options After An Accident
Being hit by a vehicle that doesn’t stop is frightening. On top of your injuries, you may be left without the details you’d normally rely on, & unsure whether you can claim at all.
A claim may still be possible. Whether you were driving, riding, walking or a passenger, we start with what you remember & what others saw, then identify the right pathway, even if the at-fault vehicle is never found.
If the at-fault vehicle is found later, the claim usually goes to its Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer. If it’s never found, a claim may be made to the Nominal Defendant, which steps in when a vehicle can’t be identified.
We will confirm which one applies to you & lodge the claim for you.
If the vehicle isn’t found, you generally need to show that reasonable efforts were made to identify it. Reporting the crash to police & asking witnesses usually count.
You don’t have to do this alone. We will help gather the police report, witness accounts & any footage that supports your case.
With the person responsible gone, the evidence has to tell the story. Scene photos, your injuries & any vehicle damage can all show how the crash happened.
We will piece that evidence together to show who was at fault, so your side of the story is heard.
Hit-and-run claims can have strict deadlines, & camera footage can be deleted within days. The sooner you get advice, the more options you keep.
Request Your Free Case Review now, and a senior lawyer will reach you within 24 hours to plan the next steps before time runs out.
Focus On Healing, Not Legal Fees
Rin Kim Law provides No Win, No Fee services for eligible hit-and-run claims. You’ll only pay our professional fees if your case succeeds.
We bear the risk, so you can move forward with confidence.
Start your claim without paying our professional fees upfront.
Know how fees and disbursements are calculated before you proceed.
If unsuccessful, you won’t pay our legal fees, subject to the costs agreement.
A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.
We assess hit-and-run claims involving situations such as:
When the vehicle that hit you left the scene, even if the number plate was seen.
When you only saw part of the number plate, the colour or the make.
When the vehicle that hit you cannot be traced.
We help those hurt in hit-and-runs across Brisbane & Queensland, including:
We assess hit-and-run claims involving injuries such as:
These are common examples. Request Your Free Case Review, & a senior lawyer will reach you within 24 hours.
Useful details include:
Even a few details can help. Request Your Free Case Review, and a senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.
A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.
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What Sets Us Apart
A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours, so you know early where you stand, even without the at-fault vehicle’s details.
You get prompt, plain-language updates, including any progress in identifying the at-fault vehicle, so you are never left guessing.
We deal with the Nominal Defendant or the at-fault vehicle’s insurer for you, so you are not left managing a complex claim alone.
We guide you on what to keep, from medical records to police report numbers, so key details aren’t lost.
A senior lawyer will review your case and contact you within 24 hours.
Legal problems are easier to navigate when you can explain what happened in the language you are most comfortable using.
How We Handle Your Claim
Tell us what you remember about the vehicle & the crash. A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.
We assess what is known about the vehicle, the efforts made to identify it & whether the claim goes to the Nominal Defendant or the at-fault vehicle’s insurer.
We gather evidence such as police reports, witness accounts & footage, then lodge the claim and negotiate on your behalf.
We work to resolve your claim with the Nominal Defendant or insurer. If a settlement can’t be reached, we explain the available options & keep representing you where appropriate.
You may still be able to claim, even if you never learn who hit you. If the at-fault vehicle can’t be identified, the Nominal Defendant usually takes the insurer’s place.
You may be worried a hit-and-run leaves you with nothing. We’ll help you see where you stand early, while evidence is still fresh.
A police report creates an official record of what happened & when. It’s often one of the first things the Nominal Defendant or insurer checks.
If you haven’t reported the crash yet, or aren’t sure your report covers everything, we can help you work out what to do next.
CCTV & dashcam footage can help identify the at-fault vehicle. Unfortunately, it’s often deleted or recorded over within days or weeks.
Cameras on nearby shops, homes & passing cars are easy to miss, especially while you’re recovering. We can help track down the footage & request it before it’s gone.
Hit-and-run claims come with strict deadlines & requirements. Some deadlines begin on the day of the crash. Missing one can put a claim at risk, even when the injury is genuine.
We’ll help you understand what needs to happen & when, so time doesn’t work against you.
A senior lawyer will review your case and contact you within 24 hours.
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Plain-English guides and checklists that explain your options, the claim process and the deadlines that matter, written by the lawyers who handle these claims every day.
A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.
Yes, you may still be able to claim, even if the driver is never found. If the vehicle can’t be identified, the claim may be made to the Nominal Defendant.
The Nominal Defendant is a Queensland government body that handles claims involving unidentified & uninsured vehicles. It steps in where there is no identifiable insurer to claim against.
Report it anyway. Part of a plate, along with the colour & make, may help police trace the vehicle. If it can’t be traced, a Nominal Defendant claim may still be possible.
Generally, yes. You need to show that reasonable efforts were made to identify the vehicle, such as reporting the crash to police & asking for witness details.
Yes, pedestrians & cyclists may be able to claim, even if the at-fault party fled.
Seek medical attention, report the accident to police & keep records of your symptoms, treatment & expenses. If you can, write down the vehicle’s colour, make & any part of its number plate, and get witness details. This information can help identify the vehicle & support a claim.
You can make a claim without a lawyer, but legal support is particularly useful where the at-fault vehicle cannot be identified, injuries are serious or the claim is disputed.
Yes. Rin Kim Law provides No Win, No Fee services for eligible hit-and-run claims. We’ll explain the terms & eligibility before you decide whether to go ahead.
Request Your Free Case Review using the form on this page. A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.
A senior lawyer will review your case and contact you within 24 hours.
We assess motor vehicle accident claims involving situations such as: