Hurt in a Victorian car accident and weighing up legal help?
Hurt in a Victorian car accident and weighing up legal help?
What can you claim after a car accident in Victoria?
Not knowing whether you can claim anything is one of the most common worries after a crash, and in Victoria the answer is often better than people expect. Fault isn't the gate many assume it is. Most road accident injury claims here go through the TAC, or Transport Accident Commission, a no-fault scheme. That last part matters. It means some support may be available even if the crash was partly your fault, or you're not sure who caused it.
Depending on your situation, TAC support can include:
- medical treatment
- hospital expenses
- rehabilitation costs
- income support if your injury affects work
Where an injury keeps affecting your work or daily life, a common law claim is sometimes available on top of TAC support, and it's worth asking about. Common law means a separate legal claim that can include pain and suffering or loss of future earning capacity, where your injuries are serious enough to meet the legal test.
Time limits apply to TAC claims, so it's worth finding out where you stand early, even if you're still weighing things up.
What will we explain about the TAC scheme?
We'll give you clear information about Victoria's TAC scheme, what evidence matters, how costs work and whether a TAC decision can be reviewed. Useful documents include:
- medical records
- accident details
- employment information
- letters from the TAC
We handle road accident claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. We can take over the TAC forms and follow-ups and deal with the scheme directly, which eases the pressure while you recover. 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
Once you know your rights, your options and how costs work, the decision gets much lighter. A first chat costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Try the free now, or call 1800 111 222 if you'd rather just ask someone.