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You can make a TAC claim if you’ve been injured in any type of transport accident. A transport accident is defined as an accident that has been caused by the driving of a car, truck, motorcycle, bus, train or tram, and even some industrial vehicles.

Injured persons can be drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and commuters.

There are some exceptions to this, such as unregistered vehicles being driven off road, or lighter motorised transport such as mobility scooters, though advice should be sought from your solicitor at Arnold Dallas McPherson if any vehicle has been involved in your injury.

Not sure if you’re covered for a road accident injury? You can always call us directly on 1800 242 588 and we’d be happy to answer any of your questions.

Loss of Earnings/Income replacement
A weekly wage calculated on what you were earning prior to injury is payable.

There are different rules that apply to the rates of pay that are payable and for the length of time that you can receive payments after injury. Complicating factors, such as sporadic or self-employment, or multiple jobs can make this calculation difficult.

TAC do not always get this calculation right. Your lawyer will be able to advise you in relation to such payments as they apply to you personally.

Medical Expenses
Medical expenses and other similar costs that you may have are paid by TAC following injury. This can extend to a range of assistance, including gardening, home and car modifications, aids and appliances.

Lump Sum Compensation and Damages
If your injury is significant and permanent TAC may pay a lump sum of compensation to you.

You may be entitled to an Impairment claim and, if you have a ‘serious injury’ and someone else is at fault, a common law damages claim for pain and suffering and loss of income.

Your personal injury lawyer can help you with these benefits. Call us on 1800 242 588 to speak with an Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialists.

To make your TAC claim, you need to:

1. If the Police did not attend the accident, report the transport accident to your nearest Police Station
2. Contact the TAC on 1300 654 329 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm AEST) and they will walk you through how to make a TAC claim from over the phone

If you need help with making a TAC Claim, our Personal Injury Law Specialists are here to support you right throughout the process. Call us directly on 1800 242 588 and we’d be happy to answer any of your questions.

You have one year to lodge a TAC claim after your motor vehicle accident. There are certain circumstances in which this can be extended, however the safest course is to call the TAC and begin the claims process within one year of the date of your accident.

The circumstances in which this period can be extended are complicated and if you are beyond the one-year period, you should contact us as soon as possible for advice.

If you have a long term injury you may have a Permanent Impairment. What level of Impairment you have directly correlates to how much compensation you are entitled to.

Firstly, you must wait at least 12 months after your injury to see what Impairment you may have. This is to allow you to stabilise from your injuries.

Once you have stabilised from your injuries, your lawyer at Arnold Dallas McPherson in concert with the TAC will arrange for assessment of your Impairment in accordance with specific Guidelines.

Arnold Dallas McPherson are experts in advising as to appropriate Impairment ratings taking into account the symptoms and treatment a client has had and how the Guidelines relate to them. We strongly recommend you seek advice of experts in this area when pursuing an Impairment Claim.

If you have a “serious injury” then yes, you can.

Where injuries are long term and serious you can make a claim for loss of income and pain and suffering damages. But you must be able to prove that your injury was someone else’s fault, either the other driver or someone else.

However, a person can only sue for damages if they have a “serious injury” certificate.

Serious Injury

You have a serious injury if:

• You are assessed as having an impairment of 30% or more; or

• The TAC or a Court grant you a serious injury certificate as you are considered to have:

(a) serious long-term impairment or loss of a body function; or

(b) permanent serious disfigurement; or

(c) severe long-term mental or behavioural disturbance or disorder; or

(d) loss of a foetus.

You need Specialist legal advice to pursue a claim against someone for damages. Arnold Dallas McPherson can advise you of your chances of making a successful claim and guide you through the process. Call us directly on 1800 242 588 and we’d be happy to answer any of your questions.

It is difficult to know exactly what a person is entitled to in terms of damages until their case has been explored thoroughly.

Arnold Dallas McPherson is comprised by experienced solicitors who understand how damages are calculated in any given circumstance and will be able to advise you as your case progresses. Many of the solicitors at Arnold Dallas McPherson are Personal Injury Specialists, accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria.

Pain and suffering damages are calculated based upon the effects of your injuries on you as an individual. They depend on how any given injury, or injuries, affect your day-to-day life, home duties, hobbies, recreational activities, pain levels, sleep, mood and various other facets of your life.

How the injury affects you is the key factor.

Loss of income damages can be for your past loss of earnings and also sometimes for your future loss of earning capacity. This can be a wide ranging calculation depending on your age, education, skills, training and experience in the workforce, when looked at in the context of your injuries suffered and your resultant disability.

It will depend significantly on your personal circumstances as to what you might be entitled to.

Again, how the injury affects you is the key factor in this calculation.

At various stages throughout a claim, the TAC may make a decision in relation to your entitlements that you do not agree with. At that stage, it is extremely important that you obtain legal advice regarding your options as soon as possible.

You only have one year to dispute any decision made by the TAC. This is a very strict time limit and it is not able to be extended.

Once you have a dispute with the TAC, however, there is a protocol process between the TAC and solicitors acting for injured persons that allows most matters to be resolved.

Depending on the nature of the matter, if agreement cannot be reached with the TAC, the matter can be referred to VCAT or in some instances a Court to resolve.

Even what you might consider relatively minor issues should be queried with your solicitor at Arnold Dallas McPherson as early as possible so as to ensure your rights are protected.

If you are not happy with your TAC outcome, seek legal advice from one of our Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialists. Call us directly on 1800 242 588. You may be able to take the dispute to court for a decision.

If Arnold Dallas McPherson take on your claim to pursue damages due to your injury, then we would do it on a a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis.

In the event that you win or settle your claim it is common for the Defendant/s in an action to contribute substantially to legal costs. Any shortfall of costs that is likely to be payable by you will be fully explained to you prior to commencing the claim.

Have a chat with one of our Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialists or call us directly on 1800 242 588 and we’d be happy to answer any of your questions.

We will discuss costs in detail with you at our first interview. We will always answer your questions about costs and will clearly advise you of the total costs when you come to settle your claim.

For over 30 years, our trusted Personal Injury Lawyers have achieved excellent results for thousands of injured Victorians, helping them to achieve excellent results and financial security.

Our lawyers are experienced in all facets of Personal Injury Law which include:

• Worker’s Compensation & WorkCover
• TAC Road Accidents
• Public Transport Accidents
• Asbestos Claims
• Dust Disease Claims
• Public Liability Claims
• Slip & Fall Claims
• Superannuation TPD Claims
• Serious Injury Applications
• Injuries Caused by Negligence
• Comcare Claims

We also provide assistance with:

• Superannuation Income Protection Claims
• Superannuation Early Release Applications
• Employment and Industrial Law
• Unfair Dismissal
• Underpayment of Wages

Our lawyers take the time to listen to you personally, get to know your story, and ensure that you are receiving all the financial support and benefits available to you.

With offices right across Victoria, we are able to meet the needs of people in those in both Melbourne Metropolitan and Regional Victoria so that all Victorians can access affordable, clear and concise legal services.