Road Accidents
Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you have been injured in a transport accident you may be entitled to compensation from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). The TAC has a ‘no-fault’ scheme with benefits that are available even if you caused the accident.
Entitlements include:
- lost wages;
- medical and like expenses;
- travel and household support services;
- a lump sum impairment benefit; and
- lump sum Common Law claims for damages.
Claims can include accidents involving cars, motorcycles, buses, trains, trams or any other motorised vehicle. If you are a pedestrian or on a bicycle and hit by motor vehicle, then you are entitled to benefits from the TAC.
Where someone else has been negligent you may also claim Common Law damages. This includes compensation for your pain and suffering and past and future loss of income.
Different entitlements might apply if you are injured on the road in a State or Territory outside of Victoria. Please contact us and we would be pleased to discuss your entitlements to compensation.