Motor Accident Tasmania (TAS)

Tasmania has a no fault scheme in place, however if you are able to show that your injury was as a result of negligence by another person, you may be able to seek general damages, i.e. compensation for the 'pain & suffering'.

There are some exclusions to these benefits. If you feel that there may be some reason as to why you may not qualify, contact Legal Injury today and we will talk you through it - something may be able to be done!

In order to make a claim in Tasmania, you must first report the accident to the Police. In the event you do not report this to the police, you may not be eligible for any benefits. You will then need to make a claim to the MAIB.

What May I be Entitled to?

Loss of Earnings may be available for

• Employed
• Self employed
• housekeeping allowance if you are unable to complete household chores

Reasonable medical expenses

• doctors
• hospitals
• ambulance transport

Rehabilitation Expenses

• physiotherapy
• chiropractic
• massage
• naturopathic
• osteopathic

Funeral Expenses

• reasonable burial or cremation expenses may be compensable

Death Benefits

• dependants may receive a lump sum in the event of a fatal injury directly from the motor vehicle accident.

Time Limits

All claims must be lodged within twelve (12) months of the date of the motor vehicle accident. In the event that you feel that you may be entitled to damages for injuries sustained as a result of the motor vehicle accident, you need to contact Legal Injury today as strict time limits apply! You must commence proceedings within three (3) years of the date of the accident.

Please note this is general information; please contact Legal Injury today to discuss your potential claim further.