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Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019
10Meaning of motor accident
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10 Meaning of motor accident motor accident means an incident that— (a) involves the use or operation of a motor vehicle; and (b) causes personal injury to an individual; and (c) happens when— (i) someone is driving the motor vehicle; or
Injury concepts Division 1.2.1 (ii) someone or something collides with the motor vehicle; or (iii) someone takes action to avoid colliding with the motor (iv) the motor vehicle runs out of control.