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Struggling After a Car Accident? Our Lawyers Are Here to Help

In Victoria, if you are injured in a transport accident, you may have an entitlement to compensation under the Transport Accident Scheme, regardless of who or what caused the accident.

It is important to note that these rights are not limited to people directly injured in an accident but can extend to people who have witnessed a transport accident, a family member, or others who have been impacted by the death or serious injury of someone close to them.

Our Ballarat office is committed to support and assist the wider Ballarat community with all your legal needs. Our personal injury lawyers represent you on a no win no fee arrangement, and your first appointment is without obligation. We understand that the change to financial circumstances after an injury can be stressful. If you or a family member has been injured on the road, let an experienced lawyer assist and take on your legal battles so you can focus on your recovery.

Comprehensive Legal Assistance for All Types of Road Accident Claims

We understand that injuries can be both physical and psychological, impacting every aspect of your life. Our experienced personal injury lawyers specialise in personal injury claims for:

Physical Injuries; including fractures, burns, spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
Psychological Injuries; such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and emotional trauma caused by accidents or exposure to distressing events.

Transport accident compensation is also not limited to those injured in cars, but can include:

Your Entitlements Under Road Accident Claims

Potential compensation entitlements when injured in a Road Accident may include:

The cost of medical and like services required to treat your injuries or illness;
Payments to compensate you for loss of earnings;
In some cases, a lump sum of compensation.

We’re here to provide compassionate legal representation and expert advice to ensure you navigate the legal system to receive the compensation you deserve in your matter.

Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Road Accident Claim (Our Process)

It goes without saying, but each case is unique and that’s how our experienced lawyers will treat your case at Fortitude Legal. Having said that, there are some uniform procedural and practical steps that need to be taken in all TAC/Road-Related injury claims. The below is an informative guideline of the process of lodging a claim with the Transport Accident Commission (‘the TAC’), which is a statutory (Government-owned) insurer in Victoria.

“Step 1: Initial Consultation and Case Assessment”
“Step 2: Evidence Gathering and Documentation”
“Step 3: Filing the Claim with the TAC”
“Step 4: Negotiation or Court Representation for Maximum Compensation”

The friendly injury compensation team at Fortitude Legal are here to assist you through the legal process

The Advantage of Hiring an Experienced Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer

The scheme surrounding transport accidents and your entitlements is complex and there are strict time limits that apply. It is important that you get expert legal advice from the outset to ensure that your rights are protected.

We can help you navigate legal matters, maximise your entitlements and make the decisions that are right for your future.

If you have a query, please do not hesitate to contact our expert Ballarat Transport Accident Team for a no obligation chat. Our Ballarat lawyers act on a no win no fee basis, and you will always be informed of your legal fees at each stage of your claim.

No-Win-No-Fee TAC Lawyers in Ballarat

We believe that everyone deserves access to quality legal support for their personal injury claims. That’s why our legal services are offered on a no win no fee basis. This means you won’t pay legal fees unless we successfully obtain fair compensation for you.

FAQs on Car and Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

We understand that navigating a personal injury claim can be overwhelming, and you likely have many questions about the process. We have answered some of the most common questions our clients ask of our Ballarat lawyers.

If you can't find the answer you are looking for, please get in touch with our Ballarat team. We're here to guide you every step of the way and meet your legal needs.

How long will a Road Accident Claim take?

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. Rest assured, we will assist you to obtain maximum compensation in the shortest possible time frame.

Where you have suffered a permanent disability, lump sum claims for compensation may resolve 6 - 12 months after injury stabilisation.

Common Law Claims for Damages may resolve on average from 18 to 24 months after the accident but this is often dependent on your injuries and whether or not further treatment is required.

Do I need to prove who was at fault to claim TAC benefits?

Can I still claim if I was injured as a pedestrian or cyclist?

What if an e-scooter was involved?

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).

Contact Our Expert Team for a No Obligation Consultation

It is important to get expert legal advice as soon as possible to ensure you protect your rights, regardless of whether you have lodged a TAC claim or not.

Contact us today to book a no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced TAC lawyers in our Ballarat office. Let us handle the legal complexities of your compensation claim so you can focus on your recovery

Cameron Cowan

Director And Principal Lawyer

Fiona Goodie

Associate Lawyer

At Fortitude Legal we work for you as a team, led by an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, and all of our compensation lawyers are experts in personal injury.

The teams at the offices of Fortitude Legal also assist clients pursuing other personal injury claims, no win no fee, such as:

If you have been injured in a public place you may have a public liability claim and our Public Liability lawyers are here to help with all your queries
If you have been injured at work and have a Workers Compensation claim against your employer our WorkCover lawyers and their team are here to assist in the same way

Get in Contact Today

We can help you with the expert legal support that you need.

We are dedicated personal injury specialists committed to serving our fellow residents.

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