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Motor Vehicle Injury Claims Q. When do I have to make the claim? A: Queensland law stipulates that you must notify the insurer within nine months of the accident. You must also inform the insurer of the person at fault within one month of seeing a solicitor. Q. What can I claim for? A. The damages you receive are intended to compensate you for the pain and suffering you have had and may continue to have, any wages you may have lost or may lose in the future as a result of your injuries, any medical expenses you have had to pay or may have in the future and any care you have required whilst recovering from your injuries. Wills Q. Do I have to make out a will? A. You have no legal obligation to make a Will, but it is a wise choice. If you die without a Will, you will not have a say in how your assets will be distributed or who distributes them. Q. Can I prepare my own Will? A. Yes you can, but you run the risk of causing emotional and costly legal battles amongst relatives. There are a number of legal requirements that must be met when drawing up a Will. Failure to comply with these requirements will invalidate the Will. If this happens, the law may consider that you have no Will and the laws of intestacy will apply unless the invalidity is challenged. Power of Attorney Q. Who can be an appointed attorney? A. Your appointed attorney must be 18 years of age, must not be your health care provider (eg your doctor); must not be a bankrupt; or must not be a paid carer. It is important that you choose someone you trust, who is capable of looking after your affairs. You can choose more than one attorney. Q. What happens if I am not happy with my solicitor? A. New Legislation designed to protect consumers of legal services took effect from 1 July 1998. This legislation (incorporated in the Queensland Law Society Act 1952) requires, in most cases, a written agreement governing the conduct of your legal matter to be entered into between you and your solicitor. Before you enter into the agreement, your solicitor must give you the customer information called "Important Notice to Client". |
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