What if I haven’t paid for TAC insurance?
TAC insurance is paid for as part of VicRoads registration fees. So, whenever you register a vehicle, some of that registration fee goes to the TAC. Importantly, TAC compensation is not just for [...]
The driver cannot be found. Am I covered by the TAC?
If you were a victim of a hit and run in Victoria, you will still be entitled to TAC benefits. Similarly, if you are injured in another state by a Victorian registered motor vehicle, you will be [...]
The accident involved an unregistered vehicle. Am I covered by the TAC?
If you were injured by or while driving an unregistered motor vehicle at the time of the accident, you can still be covered by TAC as long as the vehicle was capable of being registered with [...]
No-one else was in the accident. Am I covered by the TAC?
Where you are injured as a driver in a single vehicle accident, you are likely to be covered by TAC for benefits including payment of medical expenses, loss of wages and a lump sum payment for [...]
How do I challenge a TAC decision?
If TAC makes a decision that you believe is incorrect, you have 12 months from the date of the TAC’s decision to dispute it. For example, the TAC makes a decision to stop paying for your [...]
How long does it take for TAC to begin paying benefits?
Once your TAC claim is lodged and accepted, you can be eligible to receive medical benefits and loss of income payments very quickly. Once you’ve lodged your claim with the TAC, they have 21 days [...]
Compensation and support when a loved one dies in a transport accident
If your spouse, partner or loved one has passed away as a result of a road accident, the TAC may be able to provide you with some assistance. Below are some examples of what the TAC can help pay [...]
What benefits can I access under TAC?
If you’re injured in an accident, the TAC can pay a range of benefits and compensation. These can include: Medical and associated expenses You’re entitled to reasonable medical & like [...]
What information should I have available when I call the TAC?
Details of the accident Police details; Details of any doctors or hospitals that have treated you; and Any financial information relating to your income, e.g. recent payslips. Keep all [...]
How do I lodge a TAC claim?
If you are injured in a road accident in Victoria, you should lodge a claim with the TAC by calling 1300 654 329 or visiting the TAC website for more guidance and information.
What is the TAC?
TAC is a government insurer responsible for compulsory third-party insurance for registered motor vehicles in Victoria. If you’re injured as a result of a transport accident, TAC can offer a [...]
Who can lodge a TAC claim for compensation related to injuries in a road accident?
Generally, a person injured in a road accident in Victoria where that accident was caused by or involved: a car; a truck; a bus; a motorbike; some farm or work machinery including tractors and [...]
