Victoria - TAC Claims 
What is the TAC and what does TAC do?
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is an organisation owned by the Victorian State Government. The TAC's main function is to provide compensation to people injured in transport accidents (including cars, motorcycles, trains, trams and buses). The TAC obtains its revenue from the registration fees paid by Victorian motorists. The TAC’s ability to pay compensation is governed by the Transport Accident Act.
What compensation could you claim if another party was to blame (at least in part) for the accident?
Our TAC lawyers can help you pursue a common law claim for compensation if it can be established that the accident was caused, or partly caused, by the fault of another party. A common law claim entitles you to claim for:
The total amount available in a TAC common law claim is $1,335,950.00.
For more information regarding a potential TAC Common Law claim click here go to Compensation - Common Law Claim.
What other TAC benefits could you be entitled to?
People injured in transport accidents are entitled to claim a range of other benefits from the TAC regardless of how the accident occurred.
These TAC benefits include:
- Payment of medical and related expenses
- Weekly payments for being unable to work
- A lump sum for any permanent injury, known as an “impairment benefit”.
For accidents occurring before 16 December 2004, the total amount available for a lump sum impairment benefit is $83,410.00. For accidents occurring on or after 16 December 2004, the total amount available for a lump sum impairment benefit is $264,590.00. Contact a TAC lawyer at Slater & Gordon to see how they can help you.
For more information regarding TAC benefits and how a TAC lawyer can help you, go to benefits available from the TAC.
Why seek legal advice from a TAC lawyer about your TAC claim?
It is important that you seek independent legal advice from a specialist TAC lawyer to ensure that:
- You receive the most compensation that you are entitled to
- You are aware of the total range of benefits available to assist with your recovery
- Your entitlement to benefits is correctly assessed by the TAC
Slater & Gordon TAC lawyers have been operating a department dedicated solely to TAC claims since 1994. The majority of TAC lawyers have worked in the department throughout this period. This means that you reap the benefits of our lawyers’ accumulated knowledge of the TAC scheme and their many years of experience in negotiating claims and obtaining successful results for our clients.
Are you unhappy with a decision made by the TAC?
If the TAC have made a decision that you are unhappy with, our TAC lawyers can also advise you of your chances of successfully challenging that decision. Strict time limits apply, so it is important that you seek advice from a TAC lawyer as soon as possible.
How will I pay for the legal fees?
Slater & Gordon lawyers pioneered the No Win - No Fee™ scheme. This means you do not pay for professional fees unless your case is successful. This scheme is available for TAC claims. You will receive a document setting out the details of the scheme after your first appointment.