Are cyclists covered by the TAC scheme
In Victoria, if you’re injured in a road accident, you can lodge a TAC claim. This includes cyclists injured “due to a motor vehicle”. If you collide with a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle [...]
Ambulance Cover and the TAC
When someone is involved in a motor vehicle accident, it can have a huge impact on their health, finances and security. One of the most common questions we get is ‘Who will pay for the ambulance [...]
Alarming number of injuries on Victorian trains recently
In early 2019, Victoria is recording an alarming number of injuries from train incidents. Many of those injured would be entitled to TAC benefits.
Electric scooters and bicycles on footpaths are a recipe for disaster
Electric scooters now ride on many Australian footpaths. But current laws do not cater for injuries so what do you do if you’re injured by an electric scooter?
Insult to Injury: with Hit and Run Collisions on the rise – what are the legal implications for victims?
There has been an increase in hit and run accidents over the last 10 years in Victoria. In The Age newspaper on 2 April 2019, an article references a shocking hit-run incident in suburban [...]
Can cyclists involved in a motor vehicle accident lodge a TAC claim?
In Victoria, cyclists can lodge a TAC claim if injured “due to a motor vehicle”; if you collide with a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle causes you to have an accident on your bike.
Will TAC pay for my medical expenses as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident?
The Transport Accident Commission (“TAC”) will fund your medical treatment following a road accident as long as your treatment needs are reasonable and related to the accident.
6 Steps to Making a TAC Claim in Victoria
Here are the 6 steps (and a video link) to making a TAC claim for benefits if you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Victoria.
Will my TAC claim cover loss of income?
TAC is required to pay for a range of benefits, including lost income, to people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents in Victoria.
How long does a TAC compensation claim take?
Once your TAC claim’s accepted, your medical expenses and loss of income benefits should be paid. You can then consider any lump sum compo you may be entitled to.
How do I challenge a TAC decision?
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Victoria, you can lodge a TAC claim for loss of income, medical expenses, some other expenses as well as, dependent on the level of your [...]
What is TAC motor vehicle accident insurance?
In Victoria, the TAC (Transport Accident Commission) is the insurer responsible for managing claims (called a “TAC claim”) for injuries from road and transport accidents.
