Property damage disputes
During a motor vehicle accident, property such as another car or a house can be damaged. The person who caused the accident is responsible for paying for the damage. If they have insurance this will be managed by their insurance company.
If the person who caused the accident does not have insurance and does not pay you for the damage, or their insurance company refuses to pay their claim, you can:
- negotiate with them to agree when and how they will pay for the damage, or
- apply to QCAT to resolve the dispute.
QCAT hears property damage disputes which are valued up to and including $25,000. Property damage disputes valued over $25,000 are managed by the courts.
Guidelines
If the police investigated your accident you can get a copy of the Traffic Accident Report for a small fee from CITEC Confirm by:
- calling 07 3222 2700 if you live in Brisbane
- calling 1800 773 773 if you live outside of Brisbane
- visiting their website.
Any description of QCAT's jurisdiction on this website is general information only and is not intended to precisely define the types of applications that QCAT has the power to decide. QCAT's jurisdiction is determined by the relevant legislation. If you are unsure about your legal rights you should seek legal advice. Any actions taken to resolve your dispute should be determined by your individual circumstances.