Road & traffic accidents · stage by stage
Cyclists on the road
Cyclists in traffic: right of way, dooring, unsafe passing, and the evidence that decides who was at fault.
9 monthsNotice of accident claim3 yearsCourt proceedings
The notice can fall due sooner, one month after you first see a lawyer. Each deadline has exceptions.
Stage 1
Right after an injury
Report it, get treatment and keep records from the first day.
Stage 2
Is there a claim?
Who is responsible, which scheme applies, and whether your situation is covered.
- Cyclists on the roadNight Riding Safety: Legal Rights for Cyclists in Low-Light ConditionsWhat Queensland requires of a cyclist after dark, and how lighting and visibility are weighed when fault is decided after a night crash.
- Cyclists on the roadE-Bike Laws in Queensland: Safety and Liability for RidersWhat counts as a legal e-bike in Queensland, what does not, and how that classification changes who pays when you are hurt.
- Cyclists on the roadUnderstanding Queensland’s Helmet Laws for Cyclists: Your Guide to Safety and ComplianceWhat Queensland’s helmet rules require, the exemptions that exist, and how riding without one affects a claim.
- Cyclists on the roadCommon Cycling Injuries and How to Prevent ThemThe injuries riders present with most often, what causes them, and the ones worth seeing a doctor about even when you feel fine.
- Cyclists on the roadUnderstanding Queensland’s Road Rules for CyclistsThe road rules that apply specifically to riders in Queensland — where you may ride, how vehicles must pass, and who is at fault when they do not.
- Cyclists on the roadThe Most Dangerous Roads for Cyclists in Queensland: What You Need to KnowWhere Queensland riders are most often hit, what makes those stretches dangerous, and what it means for a claim if you are hurt on one.
- Cyclists on the roadUnderstanding Your Rights and Compensation as a Cyclist in QueenslandWhat a Queensland cyclist can claim after a crash, from CTP to public liability, and the deadline attached to each.
Talk to us
Hurt on the road and not sure where you stand?
Tell us what happened in a sentence. We will point you to the right guide, or tell you plainly if there is no claim in it.
No-obligation first consultation. We will be in touch within 2 business hours.