daylpool10 10 Posted March 26, 2012 A friend was involved in a crash at the weekend-not at fault. They are on a working holiday visa. there visas end in april, october and november ( if that is relevant ). They have been injured. but unsure what to do.Can they claim being british and on a WHV?As one is going home in april but is injured, what should he do?Thanks GuysDavid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebo 441 Posted March 26, 2012 Sorry to hear it but not sure what you're asking, is it related to insurance, healthcare or transport back to the UK? ACS Group B 14/5/09-25/6/09|PR Appllied 27/7/09- Granted 3/11/09|Touchdown 10/5/10|Citizen 8/10/14 :cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daylpool10 10 Posted March 26, 2012 Are they allowed to claim for whiplash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tisme 410 Posted March 26, 2012 do they have travel insurance??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 8,548 Posted March 26, 2012 I am led to believe claiming for whiplash in Oz is not as 'simple' as in the UK and may require further medical examinations, rather than ring ,complain youve got whiplash and get a grand in the bank by weekend- so to speak. Might be worth checking out whats involved in a claim here if they are leaving the country. Cal x If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freckleface 3,066 Posted March 26, 2012 From memory to claim for whiplash or any other injury will require lodging a third party insurance claim against whoever holds the third party insurance for the 'at fault' driver. The insurance company will want the 'victim' examined by their own specialists. My sister sustained whiplash in an accident years ago and from memory she received a settlement from the insurance company roughly four years after the accident. I think she also had to engage legal representation through her own third party insurer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1Perth 4,806 Posted March 26, 2012 My wifes parents were involved in a bad crash when they were here years ago. They were flown back to Perth via the flying doctor service, my MIL was in intensive care for ages then in Shenton Park. They couldn't fly for ages. When they did they had to go first class as my MIL was still in a wheelchair. Not of it their fault I might add. The guy who crashed into them was an American working for Rio Tinto. They had lent him a 4 wheel drive for the weekend to d some sight seeing and he forgot what side of the road he should have been on. In the end I think it was the compulsory third party insurance (SGIO was it) that had to pick up the bill for everything. It didn't cost them a penny for flying doctor, hospital treatment change of flight and eventual payout, after a long series of tests on the MIL. Unfortunately she never made a full recovery and has had problems with her back, wrists and shoulder ever since. If it wasn't their fault the other drivers insurance should be picking up the bills for whatever damage and injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) I had a nudge in my car, I was going to say bump, but I was going at about 5 mile per hour and an Audi moved forward at a junction and touch my back bumper and they accepted full responsibility and the damage was minimal, but ....... Some low life sold my accident to one of these companies who want you to claim for whiplash. They phoned and phoned up to ten times, I was polite at first, but in the end up I told them to F off and stop bloody ringing me, they were a pain in the a7se, but they make it easy for people to claim and the overall cost is massive and goes on all our insurances. Edited March 26, 2012 by The Ropey HOFF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daylpool10 10 Posted March 26, 2012 Tisme - they all have travel insurance - what does that cover ? Cal - Haha.. I was thinking that, or hoping should i say. Research on google maybe the option. Freckleface - 4 Years!!? My Godness.. that is an awfully long time. Paul - Awfully sorry to hear that mate, That sounds horrendous. I hope she got compensated for her pan and loss Hoff - Cheers for info. Something will hopefully happen What will be the case, when there Visa runs out in April and November? Will they still be able to Claim? Can they still claim from the UK? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tisme 410 Posted March 26, 2012 Tisme - they all have travel insurance - what does that cover ?Cal - Haha.. I was thinking that, or hoping should i say. Research on google maybe the option. Freckleface - 4 Years!!? My Godness.. that is an awfully long time. Paul - Awfully sorry to hear that mate, That sounds horrendous. I hope she got compensated for her pan and loss Hoff - Cheers for info. Something will hopefully happen What will be the case, when there Visa runs out in April and November? Will they still be able to Claim? Can they still claim from the UK? Thanks They would have to read their policy, not all insurance is the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wakeboard1980 1,773 Posted March 26, 2012 Are they allowed to claim for whiplash? Do they have whiplash? Have they been to see a doctor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skani 4,866 Posted March 26, 2012 Were they driving a car which they own or a rental/hire car? If the former they should speak to the company with which the car is insured, if the latter they should seek advice from the rental company. They should also have the details of the other party involved - name, address, phone no., car registration no. and the name of their insurance company. They will need medical examinations. Whether their travel insurance will cover any part of treatment/expenses will depend on the particular policy (they can vary a lot) and the policies of the West Australian Motor Accidenct Insurance Board (or whatever it is called there, as they vary from state to state). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daylpool10 10 Posted March 27, 2012 They have been to the doctors, and still in shock nd have whiplash. They own the car, but it is not insured, only the rego/third party. As they are going home this year, they are unsure if they should claim for their injuries. Do they have to be in the country or have an english forwarding address? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tisme 410 Posted March 27, 2012 I doubt anyone on this website is qualified or know enough about Australian law to give you expert advice. I would suggest your friends get in touch with an Accident Lawyer for professional advice, some offer the first consultation free. They will need to fight for any compensation, it isn't going to be paid easily, Insurance companies will fight to the end not to pay out, the Government Insurers are no exception. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skani 4,866 Posted March 27, 2012 This is what you need: the Insurance Commission of W.A. has a document to download here on what to do if you are injured in a motor accident. TheInsurance Commission will be able to answer any questions your friends have. http://www.icwa.wa.gov.au/publications/mvpi_publications.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wakeboard1980 1,773 Posted March 27, 2012 Their doctor should be able to give some advice, as I'm sure that there would be certain procedure the medical professionals would need to follow in the event of treating an insurance claim victim. They should also contact their insurance company for advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
