Whether you’re a sole trader or a contractor, it’s important to understand what financial protection is available if you’re injured at work. While some contractors may qualify for WorkCover, others will need to rely on private insurance options such as TPD, income protection or trauma insurance.
The TAC scheme is designed to provide compensation for those injured as a result of a transport accident in Victoria. However, the meaning of “as a result of a transport accident” has been brought into question in the Victorian Supreme Court, Court of Appeal.
If you’re injured in a transport accident in Victoria and your TAC claim for compensation is accepted, you may still face disputes over ongoing benefits.
A TAC claim is not limited to individuals who have sustained an injury as a result of a moving motor vehicle. If you have sustained injuries as a result of transport accident due to a stationary/parked vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation through a TAC claim.
An impairment benefit claim is a lump sum payment made to an individual who has sustained a permanent and stable injury as a result of a transport accident. Should the individual succeed, they will receive compensation in the form of a lump sum.
We have previously written, in detail, about a range of benefits available after a motor vehicle accident, however, this blog provides an overview (one-stop-shop) of all the types of benefits you may be entitled to receive should you have an approved TAC claim.
Understanding the intricacies of medical and like expense entitlements provided when you make a TAC claim can be difficult. This blog aims to provide clarity on your entitlements, empowering you to access the support you deserve.
There are limited rules and regulations surrounding e-scooters in Victoria and what happens if you as a rider or pedestrian are ever in an accident involving an e-scooter, which results in injury. In this blog, we explore the compensation options available to people injured in an accident involving an electric scooter.
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) are a crucial component of both the WorkCover and TAC compensation schemes in Victoria. They are conducted by independent medical professionals to assess a worker's injury or illness and determine their work capacity.
If you are a pedestrian who has been injured after being hit by a motor vehicle, you may have an entitlement to a TAC compensation claim. Your injuries may have been caused by a car, bus, train, tram or a motorcycle.
If you’re injured in a transport accident in Victoria and that accident was not your fault, and you have permanent injuries, you have the right to pursue a claim with the TAC for pain and suffering and economic loss compensation.
If you've been impacted by witnessing a transport accident or witnessing a loved one seriously injured following an accident, you may be entitled to seek TAC compensation for the psychological injuries you developed. This is called a nervous shock claim.