Victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents in 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.

FREE CASE REVIEW

Please supply details of when, where (including State or Territory) and how the accident occurred, including the extent of the injury sustained.

Note full privacy is assured.