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 causes you to have an accident on your bike, you may be entitled to a claim.
Your TAC claim could entitle you to:
- Payments for loss of income
- Medical expenses
- Other expenses like home help and domestic services
- Travel expenses for medical appointments related to your accident
- Lump sum compensation
However, if you have an accident on your bike that does not involve a motor vehicle, you are not entitled to make TAC claim.
You should always get advice from a TAC expert if you are injured on the road or due to a motor vehicle. Cyclists injured in Victoria are only covered by the TAC scheme in limited situations, including:
- If they are hit by a motor vehicle (including trams and trains);
- If they are injured in an accident swerving to avoid a car;
- If they are involved in a “dooring” accident;
- If the cyclist collides with a stationary car; or
- If the accident is caused by debris which is on the road due to the driving of another vehicle.
If you are unsure if your bicycle accident involved a motor vehicle or was caused by a motor vehicle, you should seek legal advice about your options.
At Polaris, we are experts in TAC claims and we’ve helped many Victorians access their rights and entitlements.
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