If you hurt yourself on the road cycling to work, for leisure or just because, you will have entitlements through the TAC.
If you collide with a moving vehicle or even a parked car, you should make a claim with the TAC. You may also be entitled to compensation if you had to take evasive action if a car suddenly changed lanes or did not see you.
What can you claim if you have been in a cycling accident?
If you have been injured in a transport or road accident riding your bike, you may be able to claim the following:
- Medical treatment expenses
- Lost wages and potential loss of earnings including superannuation
- Impairment Lump Sum Benefit
- Common Law Damages for your pain and suffering and/or economic loss
Medical Treatment Expenses Include:
- Ambulance costs
- Hospital admission fees
- Hospital expenses
- Surgery costs
- GP appointments
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Cost of physios, chiros and osteos
- Physical therapies including allied health services
- Medication costs
- Radiology scan costs including MRIs, ultrasounds and x-rays
- Cost of injections
- Personal ancillary services such as home assistance or home help including gardening, cleaning, childcare support
- Equipment aids including crutches, walking aids, shower stools
- Travel expenses, travelling to and from medical appointments
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