Motor Accident Victoria (VIC)

Victoria operates on a generally no fault compensation scheme for motor vehicle accidents. If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident which occurred in Victoria you may be entitled to compensation - whether it was your fault or not. You may also be entitled to compensation if you were injured in a motor vehicle accident interstate which involved a resident of Victoria, a vehicle registered in Victoria.

It may also be possible for you to pursue a claim against the negligent driver - there are certain conditions that need to be met in order to qualify for this. To find out more, contact Legal Injury today!

Time Limits

You have one (1) year from the date of the accident to lodge a claim. In some circumstances this time limit may be extended.

What are my entitlements?
You may be entitled to -

Medical expenses
- X Rays
- doctors appointments
- other related expenses
Rehabilitation
- physiotherapy
- chiropractic
- hydrotherapy
- other related expenses
Ambulance Travel
Reasonable Funeral Expenses
Loss of Earnings
- You may be entitled to compensation of up to 80% of your pre accident wage if you are unable to work as a result of the motor vehicle accident.
In some cases there may be entitlements for Lump Sum Payment to Dependants.

Permanent Impairment

You may be entitled to a lump sum compensation if you are still suffering from the injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident after eighteen (18) months. You need to be determined to be suffering from a permanent impairment.

If your injuries stabilize and you are determined to have a level of permanent impairment exceeding 10%, you may be entitled to lump sum compensation.

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