Injured as a Driver in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Telehealth support for drivers injured in a motor vehicle accident who are dealing with a CTP claim in NSW.
Overview
This covers people who were driving a vehicle when a motor accident happened, whether in their own car, a work vehicle or someone else's. Drivers often face a mix of physical injuries and the practical stress of being unable to drive or work. A key feature of the NSW CTP scheme is that certain defined benefits may be available regardless of who was at fault, at least for an initial period. We focus on assessing your injuries and supporting your claim with clear medical documentation.
Many drivers can access CTP medical and income support, and under the NSW scheme some defined benefits may be available even where the driver was at fault, particularly in the early period after an accident. Eligibility and any time limits depend on the circumstances and the scheme, so it is important to check SIRA and lodge a claim promptly. We do not provide legal advice; questions about fault and entitlements are best directed to SIRA or a solicitor.
Rules vary by circumstance and injury — confirm your situation with SIRA.
Common injuries
How we help
We assess your injuries by telehealth, provide the medical certification the scheme requires and document the impact on your work and daily life. Where appropriate, we coordinate physiotherapy, psychology and exercise physiology to support your recovery. We help you navigate the relevant paperwork and notifications so the process is clearer. Our focus is the medical side; questions about liability and compensation are best directed to a solicitor.
- Some defined benefits may be available regardless of fault, depending on the scheme
- Lodging a claim promptly can help avoid issues with time limits
- Early medical documentation supports your claim
- Telehealth makes assessment accessible while you cannot drive
- Check SIRA for current scheme rules and entitlements