Maurice Blackburn

Do you have a TAC claim?

If you've suffered an injury as the result of a road or car accident, you'll understand the stress, pain and tragedy accidents can cause. Unfortunately, this experience can often be made worse when dealing with insurance companies such as the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) - the compulsory insurer in Victoria.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by the driving of a motor car, motorcycle, truck, bus, train or tram, you may be able to claim compensation through the TAC.  If you've suffered injuries because of the negligence or fault of another person, you may also be able to sue for compensation.

Our team of 12 TAC lawyers are experts in this area of law and will try to make the process easier for you by providing straight-forward legal advice.  No matter who you are up against, Maurice Blackburn will fight to protect you.

What types of accidents are covered by the TAC?

The TAC and other insurance companies cover a number of accident types, including:

• a driver injured in an accident where the other vehicle was at fault
• a passenger injured in an accident with another vehicle
• a passenger injured in a single vehicle accident
• a pedestrian hit by a vehicle
• a cyclist hit by a vehicle or hitting an opening door of a vehicle
• a motorcyclist hit by a vehicle
• a driver or passenger in a tram/bus/train accident, and
• a driver or passenger in a single vehicle accident caused by a defect in the vehicle, which caused the vehicle to run out of control.

What payments am I entitled to?

Regardless if the accident was your fault or not, you may be entitled to TAC 'no-fault' payments including:

• medical and hospital expenses
• rehabilitation expenses
• nursing and disability services
• attendant care
• post acute support services
• wages substitution
• expenses arising from a death, and
• lump sum payments.

Click here for additional information regarding 'no-fault' payments.

What expenses are covered?

Medical and related expenses will usually be covered, including:

• approved medical and hospital expenses
• approved rehabilitation expenses, including any aid, treatment, counselling, appliance, apparatus or other service
• travelling expenses related to medical and rehabilitation appointments
• pharmacy expenses incurred because of the transport accident, and
• family counselling expenses, where the accident caused death or severe injury.

Read more about your medical and like expenses here.

Can I sue the other driver? TAC Common law claims

Where your injuries result from someone else's negligence, you may be able to make a common law claim (i.e. sue them).  However, under Victorian transport law you cannot make a compensation claim for damages unless you have suffered a 'serious injury'.

For further information on common law claims, click here.

Will it cost anything to find out whether I can make a claim?

No - our TAC lawyers will act for you on a "no win-no charge" agreement, are happy to advise you on your situation during a free first consultation. For advice and help with a claim, click here to be to be contacted by a TAC lawyer or call 1800 810 856.