TAC CLAIMS – VICTORIA ROAD ACCIDENT

Car Accident Compensation In Victoria – Road Accident Injuries

The Transport Accident Commission, referred to as TAC, is an insurance agency owned and operated by the Victorian government. The TAC exists to provide compensation to individuals who have been injured in a transport accident. The TAC compensation scheme is funded by the registration fees which must be paid on Victorian vehicles. If you have been hurt in a motor vehicle accident in Victoria, seek the advice of a solicitor as soon as possible to learn about your right to make a claim for compensation with the TAC.

If your claim is accepted by the TAC, you are then entitled to payments compensating you for damages, such as lost wages and medical expenses. You are also entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering associated with your injuries.

What type of accidents are covered by the TAC?

In addition to motor vehicle accidents involving cars, the Victorian TAC scheme covers accidents involving trucks, motorcycles, heavy work vehicles, bicycles, trams and trains. You are entitled to compensation through the TAC regardless of whether you were a driver, passenger or pedestrian.

What will I be compensated for?

The TAC recognises that those who have been injured in Victoria in a motor vehicle accident will incur numerous expenses. The majority of these expenses are covered by the TAC no-fault compensation scheme. The following is a non-inclusive list of the types of compensation to which a successful a claimant may be entitled:

• Lost wages
• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation
• Nursing services
• Attendant care
  
  
  

What if I am partly to blame for the accident?

In most cases, you are still eligible to receive compensation through the TAC in Victoria even if you were partly at fault for the accident. That is why it is so important that anyone injured in a road traffic accident in Victoria contact a solicitor. A solicitor will review the facts of your case and determine what amount of negligence, if any, on your part contributed to the accident. Despite any contributory negligence, you may still be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages and medical expenses.

Is there a time limit on applications to the TAC?

Yes. Those involved in road traffic accidents should not delay in seeking the advice of a solicitor. You have only 12 months from the date of the accident in which to make your claim to the TAC. If warranted by special circumstances, the TAC has the authority to extend the time limit to three years.

Do any other time limits apply to TAC claims in Victoria?

Yes. Those making a claim with the TAC must comply with two additional time limits. First, you have only twelve months from the date of the TAC’s decision in which to challenge it. Second, there is a time limit of six years from the date of your accident to make a claim for compensation for impairment benefits due to a permanent injury.

How can a solicitor assist me with bringing a claim to the TAC?

The TAC is essentially an insurance company in Victoria. Like all insurers, the TAC must weigh its duty to provide fair compensation to accident victims against operating in an economically efficient manner. As such, your interests as a victim are not necessarily aligned with those of the TAC. It is the job of a solicitor to represent your best interests and yours alone. Your solicitor is working on behalf of you and no one else, which means they will zealously pursue your full legal entitlements under the TAC scheme.

In addition to representing your interests as an accident victim, a solicitor will also guide you through the complicated claims process. Complex legislation sets forth the compensation powers assigned to the TAC. Dealing with the TAC can be a confusing and frustrating experience for those without specialised knowledge of the system. Your solicitor will take on all of those responsibilities on your behalf.

Also, as mentioned above, you have the ability to challenge a TAC decision. A solicitor can help you put forth your challenge and increase your chances for a more favourable outcome.

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Compensation claims for fatal accidents or catastrophic injuries call for the legal services of a solicitor with specialised knowledge. Our solicitors have extensive experience and are qualified to handle these complex cases. If the accident occurred as a result of negligence by a third party then our specialist lawyers can help you to assert your legal rights and get the compensation you deserve. If you would like free advice without further obligation just complete the contact form to speak to one of our experts.