In Western Australia, if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident caused (even partly) by another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
Who can make a claim?
You may be eligible to claim if you were injured in a crash involving a WA‑registered vehicle and you are:
• A driver or passenger.
• A pedestrian or cyclist.
• A motorcyclist or pillion passenger.
Even if the at‑fault driver is unknown or uninsured, you can still make a claim.
What can you claim for?
1. Medical and treatment expenses.
2. Loss of income (past and future).
3. Pain and suffering (otherwise know as non-pecuniary loss).
4. Care and assistance (paid and unpaid).
5. Travel expenses.
6. Future treatment and care costs.
7. Out‑of‑pocket expenses.
If you are an injured driver - lodge a Crash Report with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA) available via ICWA’s website:
If you are an injured passenger or pedestrian - you do not need to fill out a Crash Report but you are required to notify ICWA and you can do so via ICWA’s website:
