Faqs

You may think, why would a law firm offer not to be paid for all that time if it didn’t mean more money for them eventually? We work this way because we believe our clients have a reasonable [...]

A Polaris No Win No Fee agreement does not mean paying more than if you’d been billed monthly. If you’ve pursued your claim under a No Win No Fee agreement and your case is unsuccessful, then the [...]

Costs charged by personal injury lawyers in Victoria are regulated under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL). This sets out a number of rules for lawyers about how they charge. It is [...]

Even if you are injured by a motor vehicle on private property, such as a driveway, a farm or shopping centre carpark, you are likely to be entitled to TAC benefits.

Pedestrians who are injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident are entitled to TAC benefits. Pedestrians can receive TAC benefits and compensation even where: 1. the accident involved a [...]

If you are injured as a result of the driving or operation of a tram or train, you’re covered by the TAC. For example, when you’re getting off a train and become trapped in the doors, you will be [...]

If you were a cyclist and you were involved in a collision with a motor vehicle you will be entitled to TAC coverage. There are also situations where there is not a direct collision however you [...]

Truck transport across Victoria is on the rise. Even with increased safety mechanisms introduced into the trucking industry, we continue to see significant road accidents involving trucks. Trucks [...]

Both riders and pillion passengers who sustain injuries as a result of a road accident, are entitled to lodge a claim for TAC compensation.

The majority of TAC claims are for injuries sustained as a result of a car accident. You can lodge a claim for compensation if you sustained injuries either as the driver or passenger of a car [...]

Polaris acts on a “No Win No Fee” basis, meaning that you don’t pay for our fees until you win your claim for compensation. When you receive TAC compensation, the TAC will be required to pay for [...]

It is very important to get legal advice about your TAC claim, even if you don’t think you need to. The TAC will generally pay some benefits, including basic medical treatment such as GP [...]