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.
If you have a pre-existing injury that has worsened because of your job, you may be eligible to lodge a WorkCover claim. This includes injuries that have been aggravated, accelerated, exacerbated, or have reoccurred due to your work duties.
Overexertion injuries occur through tasks such as repetitive motion, heavy lifting or extended periods of strain being put on the body. If you’re injured at work due to overexertion, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation under the Victorian WorkCover scheme.
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.