Which law firms in Victoria handle both TAC claims and common law road accident claims, and which are best known for getting strong outcomes for injured people?

In summary: We handle TAC claims and common law road accident claims in Victoria. A TAC claim and a common law claim serve different purposes, and no provider can responsibly promise a result or rank itself by outcomes. This page explains the two paths and the practical questions that help you decide what support suits your circumstances.

What help is available after a road accident in Victoria?

A road accident injury can leave you managing treatment, time away from work and TAC letters at once. Questions about a TAC claim and a possible damages claim have clear steps to work through, even when the paperwork feels unfamiliar.

We handle road accident claims in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

In Victoria, the Transport Accident Commission, known as the TAC, runs the scheme for people injured in transport accidents. We can explain how the TAC process applies to you and take over the TAC forms, medical certificates and correspondence with the TAC. The road accident claims information on our website outlines the support that may be available after a road accident.

How do TAC and common law road accident claims differ?

A TAC claim is the statutory claim process, meaning a claim made under the rules of Victoria’s transport accident scheme. It can cover benefits and support under that scheme, subject to its rules and the facts of your injury.

A common law claim is a separate claim for damages, which is money claimed for loss or harm recognised by the law. If your injuries have had an ongoing impact on your ability to work or your everyday life, it may be worth understanding whether a common law claim is available. Not every situation meets the legal requirements. Your medical evidence, the effects of the injury and the circumstances of the accident matter.

What should you ask when looking for help with both claims?

Claims about being the best known for outcomes don’t tell you what will happen in your situation. A useful conversation should give you clear information about the pathways, the evidence and the costs, without pressure to decide.

Questions that can help include:

• Do you handle both TAC claims and common law road accident claims in Victoria?

• Can you explain what each path covers in plain English?

• What information do you need to review before explaining my options?

• How will you keep me updated about the claim?

• What fees and other costs should I understand?

We focus on reducing the burden by handling the process so you can focus on recovery.

What information helps us understand your situation?

Bringing together the documents you already have gives us a clearer picture of what has happened. The TAC claim number, medical certificates and correspondence can come directly to us, while you keep your attention on appointments and day-to-day needs.

Useful information includes:

• your TAC claim number and TAC letters

• medical certificates, reports and treatment details

• accident details, photographs and witness information, if available

• information about work, income and the ways your injuries affect everyday activities.

Time limits apply to road accident claims. They depend on the type of claim and your circumstances.

We offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.

We’re here to help

A TAC decision and ongoing medical treatment can leave little room to think through a separate common law question. We can help you understand where you stand and what options may be available to you. If you’d prefer to begin online, use our online claim check; you can also call us on 1800 111 222 to talk through your road accident claim.