Injured in a Multiple-Vehicle Accident
General guidance and telehealth support for people injured in a multi-vehicle accident who are dealing with a CTP claim in NSW.
Overview
Accidents involving several vehicles, such as chain-reaction collisions or pile-ups, can be confusing and stressful. With more than one vehicle and driver involved, it is often unclear at first who was responsible, and that uncertainty can make people unsure about how to proceed. The NSW scheme provides pathways for people injured in these accidents. This page explains, in general terms, what a multiple-vehicle accident can mean for accessing medical care.
When several vehicles are involved, working out responsibility can be complex and may take time, but this does not need to delay getting your injuries assessed and documented. The scheme provides ways for injured people to access support, and certain defined benefits may be available regardless of how responsibility is ultimately decided. Because these situations can be complicated, it is important to check SIRA and consider seeking legal advice. This is general information only and not advice about your particular claim.
This is general information, not legal advice — for the scheme rules check SIRA, and for legal questions speak to a solicitor.
Key points
- Responsibility can be complex and may take time to determine
- Uncertainty about fault need not delay your medical assessment
- Certain defined benefits may be available regardless of fault
- Good documentation is helpful when several parties are involved
- Check SIRA and consider legal advice for your specific situation
How we help
We focus on the medical side, assessing your injuries by telehealth, providing the certification the scheme requires and documenting the impact on your work and daily life so there is a clear record from early on. Where appropriate, we coordinate physiotherapy, psychology and exercise physiology to support your recovery. Questions about responsibility between the parties and your entitlements are best directed to SIRA or a solicitor.