How long after a car accident can you claim Australia?

It depends on the state or territory you're in. However, it's typically around three to nine months after a vehicle accident has occurred. To be eligible for weekly benefits, you usually need to get your claim in within 28 days.

What happens to my insurance costs after making an insurance claim?

Typically your insurance premiums will increase after making a claim on your insurance. You might also lose any no-claim or claim-free discount for maintaining your policy with no accidents or claims for a certain period. It may help to talk to your provider, so you can find out how much your rate will increase, and whether it's worth it to make your claim or whether you should just pay out of pocket for the damages.

How long will it take to have my claim processed?

According to the General Insurance Code of Practice, your insurer has 10 business days from the day it receives your claim to respond with the outcome or to let you know if it needs more time to collect information or conduct further investigation. If your insurer does need more time, it must tell you what else it needs from you, give you an estimated time frame for completion and inform you of its progress at least every 20 business days.