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Uninsured Driver Claim Lawyers Brisbane

Clear advice from a senior lawyer after a crash with an uninsured vehicle.

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23/mo
CTP Scheme 2025 - 26

Average notification to settlement

72.1%
CTP Scheme 2025 - 26

Average percentage settled before or at compulsory conference

$453M
2025 - 2026

Fair Work Ombudsman recovers for 181,000+ underpaid employees in Australia

287,000
2025 - 2026

Calls answered by the Fair Work Infoline

100,722
2024 - 2025

Workers’ compensation statutory claims

3,593
2024 - 2025

WorkCover Regulator review applications (3.6% of claims)

3,753
2024 - 2025

Workers’ compensation common law claims lodged

Uninsured Driver Claims In Queensland

Understand Your Options After An Accident

Finding out the vehicle that hit you had no insurance can feel like a second blow. On top of your injuries, you may be wondering who will cover your treatment & lost income.

Compensation may still be possible, even if the person responsible has no insurance at all. We’ll check the at-fault vehicle’s insurance status & confirm where your claim should go.

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Who Pays When There’s No Insurance

In Queensland, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance comes with registration for most motor vehicles, including cars, motorcycles & trucks. When the at-fault vehicle is unregistered & uninsured, the Nominal Defendant may cover your claim instead.

We’ll lodge the claim with the Nominal Defendant on your behalf.

Confirming The Vehicle Was Uninsured

Even if you’ve been told the vehicle had no insurance, it’s worth checking. Expired registration or interstate plates can mean an insurer is still responsible.

We’ll look up the vehicle’s registration history, so your claim is lodged with the right insurer or the Nominal Defendant from day one.

When The Person Responsible Won’t Cooperate

Uninsured drivers sometimes avoid contact, deny fault or refuse to share their details. That can leave you feeling stuck.

We’ll take that pressure off you, building your claim from the evidence rather than their cooperation.

Act Early

Uninsured driver claims have strict deadlines. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to gather the evidence you need.

Request Your Free Case Review now, and a senior lawyer will reach you within 24 hours to help you stay ahead of the deadlines.

No Win, No Fee

Focus On Healing, Not Legal Fees

Rin Kim Law provides No Win, No Fee services for eligible uninsured driver claims. You’ll only pay our professional fees if your case succeeds.

We bear the risk, so you can move forward with confidence.

No Upfront
Legal Fees

Start your claim without paying our professional fees upfront.

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Costs

Know how fees and disbursements are calculated before you proceed.

No Fees If Unsuccessful

If unsuccessful, you won’t pay our legal fees, subject to the costs agreement.

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Common Uninsured Driver Situations

We assess uninsured driver claims involving situations such as:

Unregistered Vehicles

When the vehicle that hit you wasn’t registered, so it had no CTP insurance.

Expired Registration

When the vehicle that hit you had an expired registration.

Unknown Insurance Status

When it’s unclear whether the vehicle that hit you was insured.

Who We Help

We help those hurt by uninsured vehicles across Brisbane & Queensland, including:

Drivers & Passengers

Motorcycle Riders & Cyclists

Pedestrians & Bystanders

People With Serious Injuries

Families Of Injured People

People Unsure Of The At-Fault Vehicle’s Insurance

Common Injuries After A Crash With An Uninsured Vehicle

We assess uninsured driver claims involving injuries such as:

Head, Neck & Spine

Limbs & Bones

Catastrophic & Other

These are common examples. Request Your Free Case Review, and a senior lawyer will contact you within 24 hours.

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Your Injury Questions, Answered

Short videos from our team on compensation claims, dealing with insurers and what to expect along the way.

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Why Choose Rin Kim Law

What Sets Us Apart

Senior Lawyer Case Review

A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours to confirm who your claim should go to.

Fast, Clear Communication

We explain how a claim works when the at-fault vehicle is uninsured & keep you updated at every stage, so you always know where things stand.

We Handle The Insurer

We deal with the Nominal Defendant or the responsible insurer on your behalf, so you’re not left managing a complex claim alone.

Practical Support Throughout Your Claim

We check the vehicle’s registration status & tell you what records to keep, so your claim keeps moving.

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We Speak Your Language

Legal problems are easier to navigate when you can explain what happened in the language you are most comfortable using.

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English

한국어

Korean

ภาษาไทย

Thai

普通话

Mandarin

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Our Process

How We Handle Your Claim

01

Free Case Review

Briefly tell us what you know about the vehicle & the person responsible. A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.

02

Claim Assessment

We check the vehicle’s insurance status, assess your injuries & confirm whether the claim goes to the Nominal Defendant or an insurer.

03

Evidence & Negotiation

We support your claim with medical & accident evidence, lodge it with the Nominal Defendant or the responsible insurer, and negotiate for you.

04

Resolution

We aim to settle your claim. If that isn’t possible, we explain the available options & continue representing you where appropriate.

Key Things To Know About Uninsured Driver Claims

01

CTP Comes With Registration

In Queensland, CTP insurance is part of vehicle registration. An unregistered vehicle usually has no CTP cover at all.

Even so, you may still be able to claim. We’ll explain how a claim could work in your situation.

02

Collect Details If You Can

Getting the name, licence & number plate of the person responsible makes it easier to check insurance & build a claim.

If you were too hurt to get them, don’t worry. Police reports & witnesses can often fill the gaps, & we can help you find them.

03

Fault Still Matters

Even when a vehicle is uninsured, a claim generally depends on the other party being wholly or partly at fault.

If fault is disputed, photos & witness accounts become important. We’ll help gather them & present your side clearly.

04

Time Limits Matter

Uninsured driver claims have strict deadlines, & missing one can put a claim at risk, even when the injury is genuine.

We’ll help you get the timing right from the start, so deadlines don’t catch you off guard.

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Meet the Team

Members from South Korea, China/Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, Canada and Australia

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Principal Lawyer
Janet
Janet Clark
Legal Practice Manager
Lauren Domijan, Senior Associate at Rin Kim Law
Lauren Domijan
Senior Associate
Katherin
Katherine O’Sullivan
Personal Injuries Consultant
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Jamie Park
Senior Associate
Arjit Arora, Lawyer at Rin Kim Law
Arjit Arora
Lawyer
Jenny Ra@2x
Jenny Ra
Senior Paralegal
Sarah
Sarah Clark
Senior Paralegal
Katrina Sanchez, Paralegal at Rin Kim Law
Katrina Sanchez
Paralegal
Jun Kim
Jun Kim
Legal Assistant
Keera
Keera Likit-Anurucks
Legal Assistant
Claire Kim, Legal Assistant at Rin Kim Law
Claire Kim
Legal Assistant
William Hua, Legal Assistant at Rin Kim Law
William Hua
Legal Assistant
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Free, Practical Guides For Your Injury Claim

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you may still be able to claim. If the vehicle was unregistered & uninsured, the claim is generally made to the Nominal Defendant.

It’s a Queensland government body that handles claims when the at-fault vehicle is uninsured or can’t be identified. In these cases, it acts in place of a CTP insurer.

Generally, no. The claim is usually made to the Nominal Defendant, so you won’t have to pursue the driver personally.

Check its registration. In Queensland, CTP insurance comes with registration, & we can confirm the vehicle’s status for you.

It depends on the circumstances. We’ll check the vehicle’s status & confirm whether the claim goes to an insurer or the Nominal Defendant.

Get medical help first. Then report the crash to police, write down the driver’s name, licence & number plate, and keep records of your treatment & expenses. These details help confirm insurance & support a claim.

Not necessarily, but legal support can make the process much easier. We’ll confirm who to claim against & handle the Nominal Defendant or insurer for you, so you can focus on your recovery.

Rin Kim Law provides No Win, No Fee services for eligible uninsured driver 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.

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