Can you make a passenger injury claim after a car accident?

In summary: Being injured as a passenger can feel unsettling, particularly when nobody explained that a claim might be available. You don’t need to have driven the car to ask about support. Maurice Blackburn is here to help you understand the process and the information that matters.

Which road accident lawyers can help you as a passenger?

We handle road accident claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. As a passenger, you can usually ask about compensation after a crash, even when you don’t know who caused it. The scheme that applies depends on where the accident happened.

For example, Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission, known as the TAC, runs the state’s road accident scheme. It can provide benefits under its rules. We’ll explain how the relevant scheme applies to your circumstances and what compensation might cover.

What information can help us assess your situation?

A road accident claim is a request for benefits or compensation connected to injuries from a crash. Useful information can include:

• a medical certificate or treatment records

• a crash report, if you have one

• driver, vehicle or insurer details

• photographs and witness contact details

• information about time away from work or daily support needs

You don’t need to have every document before speaking with us. We’ll identify what’s available and explain what else could help clarify the next steps.

Get in touch

We know it can be difficult to discover a possible claim after an accident. We’ll talk through the scheme and your available records, with your medical certificate or crash report in front of you. You can online claim check, or call us on 1800 111 222 to discuss those documents.