Motor Accidents & Motor Vehicle Claims - Articles

What to Do When the Other Driver Flees the Scene

In the chaotic aftermath of a car accident, emotions run high, and decisions must be made swiftly. But what happens when the other driver flees the scene, leaving you bewildered and possibly injured?

Social Media – Beware the New Surveillance That Could Damage Your Personal injury Claim

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives over the last couple of decades, and although some of us may not share our most intimate thoughts and moments on the platform of choice, you’d be surprised as t...

What you Need to Know About Hit and Run Compensation

When it comes to hit-and-run motor accidents, due to the fact that the driver at fault cannot be identified, some people may think that compensation is unattainable or too difficult a task. The fact of the matter is, if ...

i’m a Pedestrian involved in a Motor Accident, What Should I do?

The last thing you’d expect when heading to and from work, running errands or taking a leisurely stroll is to be involved in a traffic accident. However, according to Transport for NSW’s Centre for Road Safety, it’s quit...

Claiming Compensation for Motor Vehicle Accidents

Have you ever been involved in an accident or do you know of someone that has? A few scratches and dents on the bumper may be common but unlike those that result in all but a bruised ego, some motor vehicle accidents can...

Dissatisfaction With Previous Lawyers Client Turns to Taylor & Scott Motor Accident Lawyers For Help - Million Dollar Settlement Achieved

Our client was riding his motorcycle from work one afternoon when a car turned out of a side street knocking him from his bike. In the accident, he suffered a very serious injury to his leg and hip. Fortunately, he was n...

Truck Tail Gate Strikes Pedestrian – Large Damages Payout Secured

Recently, Taylor & Scott Motor Accident Lawyers acted for a lady who was walking on a footpath at her local shopping centre. As she walked along, a truck passed her. As the truck passed, it's tailgate swung out and s...

Motor vehicle accidents and the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Scheme

Motor vehicle accidents are more common than you think. With around 12,000 serious injuries in NSW per year involving motor vehicles, there is a push for motorists and pedestrians to be prepared and know their rights mor...

Essential things to know about pedestrian accidents

Pedestrians accidents are more common than we realise. The Roads and Maritime Services show an increasing trend in pedestrian fatalities from 2014 to present.

Bus accident – long road to recovery passenger receives large payout

Our client worked in the travel industry. One day he was riding on a State Transit bus in Sydney. Whilst seated on the bus; a taxi pulled up in front of the bus to collect passengers. Unfortunately, the bus driver was tr...

Managing medical costs after a motor vehicle accident

A motor vehicle accident can result in significant injuries requiring immediate and ongoing medical support. Medical expenses after a motor vehicle accident can be costly and knowing what can be claimed, from who, and fo...

Knocked From Pushbike, Million Dollar Settlement Achieved

Our client was an academic. He loved his work. He worked long hours and was determined to make it to the very top of his profession. One day he was riding his bicycle. In the process of riding through an intersection, a ...