Victorians can claim the critical compensation they are entitled to if the unthinkable happens and they are involved in a motor vehicle accident.
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) provides a range of benefits for victims and those affected by motor vehicle accidents. This includes people injured as pedestrians and passengers on public transport such as buses, trains and trams.
It’s important to seek help as soon as possible after an accident by reporting it to Police and contacting the TAC by phone to lodge a claim.
The TAC provides a range of benefits, including:
• Compensation for lost earnings;
• Payment of hospital, medical and rehabilitation expenses;
• Compensation for permanent impairment of over 10 per cent; and
• In some cases, where serious injuries are suffered, lump sum compensation for pain & suffering and loss of earnings.
For those seriously injured, the TAC can even cover the costs of vehicle and home modifications and rehabilitation aids.
It is important to seek legal advice and familiarise yourself with the rights and entitlements of TAC claimants, especially the 12-month time limit to challenge any decision by TAC, should TAC write to you and affect any of your benefits.
Working with a specialist personal injury lawyer is a great way to ensure that all your financial entitlements are received.
Nick Lyons and Saines Lucas Solicitors are passionate advocates for accident victims who are injured through no fault of their own.
For over 30 years, Nick and the Saines Lucas team have strived to bring justice and quality of life back to those whose lives have been devastatingly changed by their accidents.
Specialising in motor accidents, the Saines Lucas team is well known and respected for its unwavering dedication to obtaining the best results for its clients.
For the last four years, Nick and Saines Lucas Solicitors have been recognised in the Doyles Guide to the Best Lawyers in Australia for their dedication services in motor vehicle accident claims.
With an experienced team of 24 staff, including six solicitors, three of whom specialise in personal injury, Nick and Saines Lucas Solicitors guarantee to be uncompromising in their services for all clients, ensuring that justice is sought for those affected by accident or misfortune, in order to give them a better quality of life and restore any lost dignity from their injuries.
The team provides initial free, no obligation advice and “no win, no fee” terms.
Melton Office, 33 Bakery Square, Melton. Phone: (03) 5332 1584
Main Office: 104 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat. Phone: (03) 5332 1584
www.saineslucas.com.au
