TAC claims after a motor vehicle accident

If you have sustained an injury in a road accident in Victoria or involving a vehicle registered in Victoria, you may be entitled to compensation.

Who can claim TAC benefits?

You may be eligible to claim TAC benefits if your accident was in a:

• car;
• truck;
• motorcycle;
• bicycle;
• train or tram; or
• if you were a pedestrian.

Claims can be made if you were the driver, a passenger, a pillion, a cyclist who has collided with a car or if you witnessed an accident.

What TAC benefits are available after a road accident?

The benefits and compensation available include:

• medical expenses;
• lost wages;
• home and domestic help;
• travel expenses (for attending medical appointment);
• a lump sum payment for permanent impairment; and
• common law entitlements to pain and suffering and economic loss damages.

The TAC “no-fault” scheme provides benefits no matter who was at fault, although a reduction in benefits payable may be applied if you contributed to the cause of your accident (for example, drink driving or not wearing a seatbelt).

You can learn more about TAC compensation benefits available under the “no fault” scheme here.

If your injuries were as a result of the negligence of another party (for example, the driver of another car caused the accident), you may also be entitled to common law damages.

You can learn more about TAC common law claims here.

How can Guardian Injury Law help?

It is crucial that you understand your rights and entitlements so that you can make informed decisions. Making an informed decision ensures you get all the compensation you deserve, not just what is offered to you in the first instance.

At Guardian Injury Law we understand that motor vehicle accidents can have a profound impact on people’s lives. That is why we provide clear, plain English advice so that you can know exactly where you stand.

We fight fiercely and fearlessly for you to ensure that you obtain the maximum compensation available to you.