Who can make a claim with TAC for compensation related injuries in a road or transport accident?
Who can make a claim with TAC for compensation related injuries in a road or transport accident?
- Transport Accident in Victoria
You can make a claim if you were involved in an accident caused by the driving of a car, motorbike, bus, train or tram and you were injured as a result of the accident. This includes pedestrians and cyclists.
You can also make a claim if you were dependent on someone who died in an accident caused by the driving of a car, motorbike, bus, train or tram.
- Transport Accident Interstate
A claim can be made if the accident involved a Victorian registered vehicle and someone was injured.
However it is important to seek legal advice as other laws may apply with different time limits and processes.
- Mental Injury Only Claims
You may be able to make a TAC claim if you suffered mental injury and:
- Were involved in a transport accident; or
- Are a bereaved family member or friend of a person who has died in a transport accident;
- Saw a transport accident; or
- Helped at the scene of a transport accident; or
- Saw the immediate aftermath of a transport accident.
What is the TAC?
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is a Victorian Government owned organisation.
When you register a vehicle in Victoria and pay VicRoads, a component of payment goes to the TAC charge which funds the TAC.
TAC are the insurer who cover the cost of injuries compensable under the TAC scheme.
How do I lodge a TAC Claim?
If you have been injured as a result of a transport or road accident, you can make a claim directly with the TAC.
Make sure to have all the information before you begin. You will need:
- Details of the accident, where did it occur, how did it happen and what injuries you have suffered
- Details of the vehicles involved, what was their registration number, who was driving, who was a passenger or pedestrian etc.
- Details of anyone who may have seen what happened
- Police report number or details of the police officer and police station
- If you were injured on public transport, you will need some extra information, such as the name of the driver and transport company, the route and who it was reported to
- Details of your doctors
- Details of your employment
- Your bank details
You can then make a claim online using the online lodgement form or call TAC directly on 1300 654 329 between Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
There are specific requirements to make a claim, such as time limits, so it is important to seek legal advice from our expert team as early as possible.
Contact us today, and start with a free consultation by “Make a Booking” to receive our preliminary expert advice.
