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Compulsory Third Party (CTP)

Our CTP lawyers are specialists in Compulsory Third Party insurance and associated legal advice.

Cooper Grace Ward has more than 30 years’ experience in advising and representing Queensland Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurers.

The highly trained team of insurance specialists bring to the table expertise in motor vehicle law, including the defence and management of Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims.

A number of lawyers in our team have previously been employed in-house by CTP insurers. This experience gives us a unique insight into the issues facing these insurers.

Our clients benefit from seamless claims management backed by the resources and expertise of a full-service commercial firm.

The results we have achieved for our clients have led to Cooper Grace Ward and members of our team being independently recognised in both Best Lawyers Australia and Doyle’s Guide, in listings of leading CTP, insurance and motor vehicle lawyers.

Our CTP lawyers’ expertise includes:

  • Full CTP insurance claims management, including managing catastrophic injury claims and associated rehabilitation issues
  • Identifying and defending claims involving fraud, including applications to withhold evidence
  • Advising in relation to the interaction between the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 and other legislative schemes, including the scope of the statutory CTP policy
  • Recovery actions for both personal injury and property damage
  • Managing multi-party claims brought under the various personal injuries schemes
  • Advocacy in settlement conferences and mediations
  • Litigated claims, including appeals to the Queensland Court of Appeal
  • Providing input into the review of the MAIA scheme.

If you are a CTP insurer in need of expert legal services, call (07) 3231 2444.

Key contacts

Brady Cockburn
Partner
Chris Murphy
Special Counsel
Jess Byrne
Senior Associate
Monique Moloney
Senior Associate
Rebecca Senini
Associate
Zoe Trikamji
Associate
Catherine Dugdell
Insurance Claims Adviser

Publications

Timeliness in obtaining expert reports – delay IMEs at your peril

In Bona v Jeffries & Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2021] QSC 84, the defendant insurer failed, on the basis of unreasonable delay, in its application to the Brisbane Supreme Court for an order that the plaintiff submit to an assessment by an occupational therapist over 12 months after the holding of the compulsory conference.

Don’t let the door hit you ... No negligence for automatic door striking airport visitor

In the claim of Gray v Wagga Wagga City Council [2021] NSWDC 108, the plaintiff failed to prove negligence against the Wagga Wagga City Council after an automatic door at an airport closed and struck her, injuring her neck, left shoulder and back.

Truck driver receives close to $1 million due to faulty seat - Peebles v WorkCover Queensland

The Court of Appeal has increased the damages awarded to a truck driver who sustained a lower back injury at work to $967,000, highlighting that courts will be cautious in applying discounts to account for pre-existing medical conditions.