Slater and Gordon’s experienced car accident lawyers in Melbourne can guide and support you through the complicated claims process, so you can focus on your recovery.
Our locations
Our specialist car accident lawyers are dedicated to supporting the local community with expert legal advice and support for car accident claims.
We have offices in greater Melbourne including Melbourne CBD, Melton, Frankston, Ringwood, Dandenong, Epping, Preston, Sunshine, Werribee.
Not in the Melbourne?
We also have offices all around Victoria including Geelong, Shepperton, Ballarat, Bendigo and Morwell.
Our team of Melbourne car accident lawyers
Our experienced car accident lawyers in Melbourne, are here to help. When you work with us, you’ll have your own legal team looking after your case. Experienced and always working for your success, they will work closely with you to achieve the best outcome possible.
What to do after a car accident
Being in a car accident can be a stressful situation. If you’re ever involved in one, the first thing you should do is to remain calm and ensure everyone, including yourself is safe. Call 000 if the police, ambulance or fire services are needed.
You should then collect the other party’s details, including:
- The other driver’s name
- The other driver’s address
- The other vehicle’s registration details (take a photo of the licence plate if you can)
It’s important to remember to take these details down from the other party as it’ll help the police if they need to investigate, help you claim on your car insurance, or if you need to make a claim with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) if you’ve been injured.
Filing a police report is a vital part of your claim after a motor vehicle accident. By making a police report, you are protecting your legal rights and entitlements.
Depending on which State or Territory you live in, you will need to lodge a claims notice with your compulsory third party (CTP) insurer. Sometimes, the police will attend the scene of the accident, but if they haven’t, you must report your motor vehicle accident to the police before you can lodge your claim.
Learn more about filing a police report.
We are the original No Win, No Fee* Motor vehicle accident lawyers
This means that if you don’t win, you don’t pay the fees for the work we do on your case.
Were you at fault or not at fault in a car accident?
Find out the difference between at fault and no fault compensation schemes and your eligible entitlements.
Your entitlements
Even if you were at fault for the accident, you may be entitled to:
Medical expenses and commercial care
Weekly payments for loss of income
Other expenses such as rehabilitation equipment
If you’re no longer able to work because of your injury you may also be entitled to additional disability benefits through the insurance policies included in your superannuation
If you’ve suffered a major injury, you may be entitled to treatment and care for life, and weekly payments for up to five years.
What’s the TAC?
Every registered vehicle in Australia pays for third party insurance as part of their vehicle registration, to make sure that compensation is available to those that have unfortunately been hurt on our roads. This provides a financial safety net for the injured, so they can focus on their recovery.
In Victoria, our insurance scheme is run by the TAC.
Making it easier for you to make a claim
We offer a no obligation free initial meeting, where we can explain your rights to compensation and answer your questions, so you know where you stand.
We can meet with you in a way that suits you. We can meet with you in one of our offices in the wider Melbourne region, by video call, or at your home or hospital
Simply answer a few questions online to find out if you may have a claim for compensation.