Car Accident Lawyers Bendigo

In Victoria, the TAC (Transport Accident Commission) provides benefits and compensation for anyone injured in a road accident, regardless of fault. Whether or not the other party has property damage insurance is irrelevant and claims for personal injury are dealt with by the TAC Scheme. We can assist you with the whole process of submitting a claim through to settlement of your compensation claim.

The time it takes to claim and receive compensation from the TAC in Victoria depends on several factors, including the complexity of your injuries, the evidence required, and the type of benefits you are seeking.

Lump sum compensation claims for people suffering a permanent disability may resolve 6 - 12 months after injury stabilisation.

Common Law Claims for Damages may resolve on average anywhere between 18 to 24+ months after the incident, depending upon the circumstances and the progress of your injury. Our Bendigo lawyers provide the legal representation that will work tirelessly with you to achieve maximum compensation in the shortest possible time.

No, the TAC operates on a no-fault system, meaning you can claim benefits regardless of who caused the accident. However, if someone else was at fault, you may be eligible to pursue additional compensation through a common law claim. We strongly suggest speaking with expert personal injury compensation lawyers to obtain advice particular to your claim.

You must usually lodge your claim within 12 months of the accident or when your injuries become apparent. We recommend you obtain advice from expert personal injury lawyers as soon as possible after an accident to ensure your compensation claim is protected.

Yes, pedestrians and cyclists injured in accidents involving a motor vehicle are eligible to make a TAC claim.

Contact our TAC compensation lawyers Bendigo for advice of the claims process.

Whilst e-scooters are not required to be registered in Victoria, people riding a high-powered e-scooter (for example, capable of travelling faster than 25 kph) may be eligible to make a TAC claim if they are injured in an accident as these may be considered to be an ‘unregistered motor vehicle’ under Victorian road law. Because you cannot hold a licence for this class of motor vehicle however, the TAC will not be able to pay you for any lost income for up to 18 months after an accident.

As to whether a pedestrian struck by a person riding a high-powered e-scooter may recover damages via the TAC as a result of this remains to be seen; this is an evolving situation.

The vast majority of e-scooters, however, would not fall under the TAC scheme (unless of course the rider was involved in a transport accident with another motor vehicle).

If you or someone you know has sustained injury and/or financial loss connected with an e-scooter where you were not at fault, please contact our Bendigo office personal injury lawyer for a no obligation chat and our friendly team will assist you to navigate the legal issues and advise of the claim process and your rights and what is a challenging time.

In answering this question, we want to make it clear that as personal injury lawyers we see the devastating impact of transport accidents every day. Wearing a seatbelt is not only law but reduces the risk of injury or death in a transport accident.

In our work however, sometimes we meet people who have avoided seeking legal advice in this scenario, thinking they may be excluded from entitlements under the Transport Accident Scheme altogether.

When a person is injured in a transport accident and not wearing a seatbelt, they are still entitled to compensation under the Transport Accident Commission Scheme.

Contact our Bendigo office and speak to our transport accident lawyers who will assist with advice you can rely on.

In the context of off-road motorcycling or driving, an accident does not necessarily have to occur on a public road in order for you to be eligible to receive compensation. For example, if you are injured whilst riding or driving a Victorian registered motorcycle or car on private land you may be entitled to receive compensation as a result of your injuries.

Contact our Bendigo lawyers for legal advice.