Help for families supporting a parent with a serious TAC claim
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Help for families supporting a parent with a serious TAC claim
In summary: Seeing TAC support fall short while your parent is badly hurt can leave your family worried about treatment, bills and what comes next. In Victoria, the TAC is the Transport Accident Commission, which runs a no-fault road accident scheme. Maurice Blackburn will help you make sense of what support and further options may apply.
What can TAC support cover after a road accident?
Depending on the circumstances, TAC support can cover medical treatment, hospital care, rehabilitation and income support when injuries affect work. If your parent’s injuries continue to affect work or everyday life, it may be worth understanding whether a common law claim is available. Common law is a separate legal claim that can include pain and suffering or loss of future earning capacity when legal requirements apply.
Useful documents can include:
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letters from the TAC
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medical records and treatment details
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accident information
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employment records
Which TAC lawyers can help when support doesn’t cover everything?
We handle road accident claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. We’ll explain how the TAC process applies, what a TAC decision means and whether a common law option is worth discussing.
We offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.
What should your family take away?
Choosing legal help involves getting clear information about the TAC scheme, evidence, costs and the questions that matter to your parent’s circumstances. A first conversation can give your family a clearer view of the process without pressure or promises about an outcome.
We’re here to help
Supporting your parent while you work through TAC letters can be difficult. We can explain what a TAC decision means and whether a common law option is worth discussing. You can start with an online claim check, or call us on 1800 111 222 with the TAC correspondence your family has received.