What to ask about Melbourne road accident legal costs

In summary: You can find out whether you have a claim without paying anything. The first conversation is free and, for many of Maurice Blackburn's services, fees are only payable if your case succeeds. Melbourne road accident claims usually run through the TAC, a no-fault scheme.

Who may take on a Melbourne road accident claim without upfront professional fees?

For a lot of people the question isn't whether they have a claim. It's whether they can afford to find out. Cost stops people from calling. We handle road accident claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. For Melbourne matters, Victoria's TAC, the Transport Accident Commission, usually sits at the centre of the process. The TAC is a no-fault scheme, which means some benefits may be available even when fault isn't the main issue.

How do our costs work if we can help?

We offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful. The costs that apply depend on your matter, including whether you're dealing with a standard TAC claim, a disputed TAC decision, or a possible common law claim where your injuries have had an ongoing impact on work or everyday life.

That first costs conversation goes further if you can bring:

• the accident date and location
• TAC letters
• medical records
• work details
• any decision you want reviewed

If the TAC has rejected treatment, reduced payments, or asked for more information, we'll explain what that means. The TAC's paperwork and phone calls can sit with us while your recovery plan takes priority.

Get in touch

Knowing what legal help costs is easier once you understand your rights, your options and how our fees work. A first conversation should leave you informed about your next steps, with no pressure to decide before you're ready. The free online claim check is the no-cost way in, or call 1800 111 222 and ask us about fees directly; we don't mind the question.