Compensation claims for road deaths and injuries come under their own assessment scheme. Benefits are paid no matter who was at fault, but there are time limits and other important things to note. Appeals are made to VCAT. Legislation has restricted the right to sue in court for transport accident compensation.

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Brian Wright

Reserve Magistrate

Transport accident injuries: Contacts

Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
60 Brougham Street, Geelong Vic 3220
Tel: 1300 654 329; 1800 332 556
Email: info@tac.vic.gov.au
Web: www.tac.vic.gov.au

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
Tel: 1300 018 228
Email: admin@vcat.vic.gov.au
Web: www.vcat.vic.gov.au

VCAT hears matters at venues throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria; see VCAT’s website for addresses. 

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