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Whether you’ve had a local carpark bingle in the centre of town, or a major crash on the Pacific Highway or Wingham Road, Stacks Law Firm, Taree are the local motor vehicle accident lawyers with the experience and compassion to help you recover.
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Justin Stack

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Taree

“When it comes to solicitors Taree and Manning Valley locals can rely on to help them recover from a motor vehicle accident, Stacks Law Firm, Taree stands out for having the legal expertise, local knowledge and sensitivity to deliver comprehensive support.”

From local shopping trips to biking around the Manning Valley and interstate travels for work and holidays, the road network is the lifeblood of Taree and surrounds.

Sadly, accidents can and do happen – and their effects can be devastating. As well as the medical injuries and restricted quality of life, the bills pile up too, including medical and counselling expenses and loss of income. This is where compensation is so important – covering your financial losses to let you focus on healing.

For generations, Stacks have been the solicitors Taree locals have turned to for help to recover from a road accident. Over the years we have also helped many people who have suffered an injury in a car accident in Orange, Dubbo, Tamworth and beyond. And we can help you too.

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    Car accident claims

    Car accidents are sadly an all-too-common occurrence on NSW roads, and the Taree region is no exception.

    We understand the law can be confusing when it comes to what compensation you may be entitled to if you are involved in a car accident. That’s where the expertise of our motor vehicle accident lawyers at Stacks Law Firm, Taree can help.

    Our team of specialist solicitors have years of experience and can assist you with determining if you have a case for compensation, and if so, how much you may be entitled to claim.

    Cycling accident claims

    Cyclists are particularly vulnerable on our roads, and even a small accident or fall can result in devastating injuries. Yet many people don’t understand how the law applies to cyclists and don’t know how to make a compensation claim after a cycling accident.

    Our expert team of motor vehicle accident lawyers at Stacks Law Firm, Taree can also help with cycling accident claims. You may be eligible for compensation for an accident where:
    • A car or other vehicle ran into your bicycle
    • Two or more bicycles collided with each other
    • You run over a pothole or other patch of damaged road on your bicycle, which caused you to fall
    • You fell because you had to make a sudden action to avoid the negligent driving of another vehicle

    Motorbike accident claims

    Despite awareness campaigns to help reduce the incidence of motorbike accidents on Australian roads, motorcyclist deaths and injuries have sadly been on the rise in NSW for the last few years. 

    Motorbike riders are particularly at risk of significant injuries because of the absence of surrounding protection provided to the drivers of cars and other vehicles. In many cases, motorbike accidents also involve another vehicle such as a car, truck, or bus, meaning that the consequences of even a small accident can be devastating.

    If you have been injured in a motorbike accident, our experienced motor vehicle accident lawyers at Stacks Law Firm, Taree are here to help. We offer expert legal advice and support, and work with you to secure financial compensation to help your recovery.

    Pedestrian accident claims

    Historically, around one in seven deaths on NSW roads have been pedestrians. Many more pedestrians have been injured, with head, spinal and leg injuries among the most common and severe injuries suffered.

    Just like victims of a car or motorbike accident, pedestrians injured in a road accident may also be entitled to receive compensation to cover the costs of their recovery and lost income.

    Stacks Law Firm, Taree are experienced in pedestrian road accident claims and can help you secure the full compensation you deserve – in addition to the early payment of up to $5,000 for medical expenses and lost earnings that all road accident victims in NSW are entitled to, no matter who was at fault in the accident.

    Fatal road accident claims

    Losing a loved one in a road accident is extremely traumatic. This grief can be compounded by the stress resulting from financial losses.

    If you have lost a family member through a fatal road accident that occurred because of someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to receive compensation to cover immediate expenses like funeral costs, as well as for ongoing lost income and support for any dependants. This includes fatal accidents on the road involving cars, bikes or pedestrians.

    Compensation for a road fatality is typically available to:
    • The husband, wife or de facto partner of the person who passed away
    • A child of the person who passed away
    • A parent or guardian of the person who passed away
    • A sibling (including half-sibling or step-sibling) of the person who passed away
    Our team at Stacks Law Firm, Taree can gently guide you through the process of making your claim at this difficult time.

    Public transport accident claims

    Travelling on public transport is usually a safe and effective way to get around, and many people take public transport almost every single day of their lives. However, sometimes things go wrong.

    If you’ve been injured in an accident that occurred while you were travelling on public transport, you may be able to claim compensation.

    The NSW Road and Traffic Compensation Scheme governs all claims for compensation for public transport accidents occurring in NSW. If you have been involved in an accident and have sustained serious injuries, you can claim compensation if you have been travelling on:
    • a state transit bus
    • a long distance coach
    • light rail
    • a tourist bus
    This includes instances where a driver has braked hard, causing passengers to lurch forward.

    As local solicitors Taree residents can rely on for guidance and support, Stacks Law Firm, Taree are here to help.

    Reviews from our clients

    CamA C
    I contacted Joshua Crowther at Stacks Law Firm Taree. He is quite busy, which is a good thing, though he quickly found time for me to speak with him. I recommend him to anyone needing advice from an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates in NSW. At a stressful time, when you need to be informed of the Law and your rights, you need a knowledgeable and understanding expert and his advice is indispensable.
    Kathy Smith
    Justin’s friendly professional manner made me feel at ease from the word go.
    He explained the upcoming procedures with clarity and I had ample opportunity to ask questions.
    I am extremely pleased with the outcome due to Justin’s perseveration and commitment.
    Trish George
    I would use Stacks Law Firm again. They are very helpful and patient when going through a claim.
    David Venables
    Service was excellent and staff were very helpful and friendly.
    Paul Darcy
    My wife engaged Stacks Law Firm for a Workcover claim and Work Damages claim. Throughout both processes the team at Stacks always kept my wife updated with her claim. Di Branch and Grant Avery were very professional, informative and always made her feel at ease at a very stressful time. They achieved a good settlement for her.
    Special thanks to Amy who always kept my wife informed of her matter.
    Thank you
    Jack Usher
    Very satisfied with everyone they could not have been anymore helpful thank you
    Sharon Wells
    I wasn't sure at the start of my injury what to do i talked to a few people and some lawyers and decided to stay local and go with Stacks, they did a great job and helped me through it , the girls i had a lot to do with over the phone just fantastic and Justin was also very easy to talk to .I'm very happy with the service they provided to me and also the outcome so far .
    Thankyou Sharon Wells
    Neil Hawkins
    I walked into Stacks office in Taree at 8:30 am on the first day after Christmas break with a legal issue overseas I had to have some legal documents made with in 24hrs .
    With out me giving any notice I was coming the Stacks team swung into action and true professionalism they organised the documentation I needed and now everything overseas has been accepted and our legal issues has been successful.
    My wife and I would like to thank Tim and his team I was made to feel welcome and relaxed .
    Stacks will always be our family lawyer.
    Kind regards Neil & Ruby
    Wishing you a great 2025
    Alex
    Stacks have represented me for a number of years now and it has been a great experience. They have been very supportive and have always communicated well. They worked hard to achieve a good result.
    Patrick Aitchison
    Recently had Josh prepare wills for both myself and my wife. We found Josh extremely helpful in explaining everything to us, in a clear manner. We walked away feeling secure in the knowledge that we had covered everything. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending anyone to Josh, should you need any help in preparing wills or settling estates. Thank you Josh.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Each state has its own set of compensation laws which vary slightly from one another. That means that if you were involved in an accident while travelling interstate, the rules and time limits for making a claim may differ slightly. 

    Stacks Law Firm, Taree are the expert road accident solicitors Manning Valley locals have trusted for decades to help them recover financially following a collision, regardless of who was at fault.

    Different states have varying time limits for making motor vehicle accident claims, and time limits also vary depending on what type of claim you are making. 

    In Taree, just as in the rest of NSW, if you are making a personal injury claim for expenses exceeding $5,000 or a treatment time exceeding six months, then this must be done within six months of the accident occurring. The specialist motor vehicle accident lawyers at Stacks Law Firm, Taree can support you with lodging your claim.

    However, if you are making an Accident Notification Claim for up to $5,000 to cover your medical expenses, your claim must be made within 28 days of the accident occurring. This claim needs to be lodged with the CTP insurer of the other driver.

    Given that some injuries like whiplash can take weeks or months to manifest, it is useful to have documentation of the accident as soon as possible, regardless of whether you are experiencing pain. This includes:

    • A police report covering the date, time and circumstances of the accident, as well as any witness details
    • A medical check-up with your doctor

    In NSW, if you were at fault in the accident, you may still be able to claim an early payment of $5,000 to cover medical expenses and loss in earnings. 

    In addition, you may also be entitled to receive support from the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Authority if you have suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident – regardless of whether you were at fault or not.

    According to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority, you can be found to be partly at fault in the accident if you were:

    • Driving at an unsafe speed
    • Not wearing a seatbelt
    • Not wearing a helmet on a motorcycle or bicycle
    • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    • Travelling in a vehicle when you knew the driver was affected by alcohol or drugs

    The level of cover you receive in the event of a road accident is different for all private health insurance providers. Some providers may only cover you for your immediate hospital admission expenses if you have been injured in a car accident. 

    Check with your individual insurer for more details about your level of cover.

    If you are the driver or passenger of a vehicle involved in a single vehicle accident, then you may not be entitled to compensation, even if the accident was not your fault and was caused by sudden illness, such as a stroke or heart attack, or the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical fault like a brake failure, resulting in the accident. 

    Our experienced motor vehicle accident lawyers at Stacks Law Firm, Taree can help you determine whether you may be eligible to claim compensation.

    Yes. All kinds of bicycle accidents may be covered, including accidents in which:

    • Two or more bikes have collided with each other
    • A car or other vehicle has run into your bike
    • You run over a pothole or other patch of damaged road on your bike, causing you to fall
    • You have had to make a sudden action to avoid the negligent driving of another vehicle, causing you to fall

    If possible, take a photograph of the place where the injury occurred, and photos of your injuries and damage to your bicycle. If the crash involved another cyclist or the driver of another vehicle, get their contact details, including their license and registration number. Also try to get the contact details of any witnesses.

    Many bicycles today are expensive and can cost almost as much to replace as a car. 

    If your bike has been seriously damaged in the accident, or if you had valuables on you at the time of the accident that were also damaged, then in some cases you may be able to claim compensation for these as well. 

    You will need to know the exact value of the items that were damaged, or if not, the approximate cost of replacing them.

    A hit and run accident is where a pedestrian or cyclist or driver of a vehicle has been hit by another vehicle, whose driver then drives away without stopping or giving their details to the injured person. 

    If you have been involved in a hit and run accident, then you are still eligible to claim compensation. Your solicitor at Stacks Law Firm, Taree can advise you on the best course of action and help you to file a claim under the Nominal Defendant scheme where relevant. The same applies if the driver was driving an uninsured vehicle.

    The first thing you should do after being injured in a public transport accident is seek medical treatment for your injuries, and if you are able, report the incident to the police. 

    If you have a camera phone with you, take photos of your injuries and the site of the accident if possible. These may be used as evidence by your lawyer when building your case to claim compensation. 

    Ensure you keep all receipts and records of any medical treatment and doctor and hospital visits following your accident

    Following a fatal road accident, you may be able to claim compensation for:

    • Funeral costs
    • Hospital or ambulance bills prior to the person passing away
    • Loss of financial support as a result of the person passing away
    • Loss of duties or services that the deceased had been providing to the family
    • Rehabilitation costs for any psychological effects as a result of the person passing away

    This will depend on who is found to be negligent, and to what extent. For example, if the person who died was partly responsible for the accident, it may still be possible to claim compensation, but not as much as if they had died through no fault of their own.

    You may still be able to seek compensation if the accident was no one’s fault. For example, the accident may have resulted from a driver suffering an illness (eg a seizure) while driving, or from a tree falling on the road.

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    With the attention of one lawyer, backed by the expertise of many, we’re the only legal provider in Australia that gives businesses and everyday people access to expert legal services through a network of reputable local offices.

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    We’ll always be honest and upfront. We’ll look you straight in the eye and agree on a plan before moving forward.

    We know the ropes and our professionals have expertise specific to every legal situation—many are Accredited Specialists.

    We speak clearly and directly, so you understand our advice and can make decisions with confidence.

    We’re local to wherever you are, and our offices are owned and operated by friendly, local professionals, proud of their communities.

    We genuinely care about our clients. It’s the core of who we are and has been since the first practice was opened by ER Stack on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1931.

    We make the process easy for you with the latest tech to keep services cost effective—and you in control.

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