A truck accident settlement in Victoria will usually be between the cost of $50,000-$100,000, however in more complex cases this can be higher depending on the complexity of your situation.

There are numerous factors that are taken into account for your settlement, as truck accidents are much more severe and are not considered to be a typical car accident.

The following elements will be factored into your claim :

• Your total loss of income 
• The pain and suffering caused from the accident
• Medical and related expenses incurred over time
• The damage of property and the extent of the property damage
• Rehabilitation

• Our highly experienced and qualified truck accident lawyers at Maxiom are here to support you during this difficult time.
• We can help you gather all documentation such as medical reports, photos of the scene and evidence to make sure your case stands the highest and best chance of success.
• Can represent you in court if necessary
• Negotiate on your behalf
• Help process your TAC claim and lodge your application with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) 
• Will guide you through each step of your claim application and communicate with updates. 

There are several important steps you should take when it comes to truck accident claims in Victoria. 

Step 1. Confirming your right to compensation : 

Firstly determining if you are actually eligible for compensation may depend on proving the other party was at fault.

There must be very clear evidence of the other party's fault such as carelessness driving or disobeying the traffic signals and road rules. 

By demonstrating that this negligence happened, is necessary to the accident claim and establishing the fault.

Step 2. Meeting the Criteria : 

You’ll need to make a report with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), and meet the following criteria:

You must be a Victorian resident

Be injured in a truck accident involving another registered vehicle

Must seek medical treatment for your injuries 

Resource : Make a claim through the TAC’s website.

Step 3. Gather Evidence and documentation :

You must collect all documentation for the best success of your application. You should gather the following :

• Medical records
• Doctors diagnoses and any treatments
• A copy of the police report
• Any photo evidence

Keeping a track of all documentation can seem overwhelming and challenging.

Our truck accident attorneys can help you gather all required information and assist you by making this process streamlined and less overbearing. We’ll support you by lodging the TAC claim on your behalf.

Step 4. Seeking Legal Counsel

Our truck accident lawyers in Victoria, can provide you with our extensive experience and legal representation as road accident claims specialists.  

We will offer guidance, support and make sure your application is handled correctly.

Our services are provided with a No Win, No Fee basis, and are committed to gaining the compensation you deserve.

You may be eligible to gain compensation for your injuries. Most of which is covered by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). 

This can include :

- Loss of Income :
The TAC will pay for lost income if they find you’re unable to due to the severity of your injury

- Medical Costs :
You may be entitled to medical expenses, which is covered by the TAC to help with your recovery and suffering.

- Lump Sum Pay :
For certain eligible claims, a lump sum payment will be made by the TAC, the costs can vary depending on your circumstances.

- Return to Work Support :
To help you return to work the TAC will help provide compensation to you and your employer.

Our truck accident lawyers Victoria, can provide you with advice based on your specific case and individual situation.

By going through the details with you directly, we can inform you about the specific type of compensation you will be entitled to, with support and consideration from our team.

Since each compensation case is completely different, the costs will vary on a case by case situation and our team can provide information to you during an initial consultation.

Our personal injury lawyers at Maxiom work for a no win no fee basis.

However it may be possible to receive payment for your legal fees by your insurer :

• For certain types of claims like Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Claims your insurer may pay for a successful claim for $75,000 and over. 
• In the case where you are applying for a lump sum for the CTP insurer, there is select set of fees a lawyer can be paid up to $75,000 to help assist you with claims up until this amount

You can chat directly with our principal lawyer Sach Fernando by telephone or email

Yes, in Victoria you have 12 months from the date of the accident or the injuries initial manifestation to file a claim for compensation with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

- Within 12 months :
The claim must be submitted within a 12 month period.

- 3 year extension :
If a claim is lodged within 3 years and there are good reasons for the postponement, the TAC may take it into consideration even if it was submitted beyond the 12 month restriction

- Common law claim :
A common law lump sum must be filed within 6 years. The claimant may forfeit the right to file the suit if a writ is not issued prior to the expiration date.

Yes, even if you were at fault, you can claim compensation in Victoria for a truck accident, through the TAC.

No fault insurance is an insurance scheme which means you can make a claim no matter who was at fault. 

Additionally you may be eligible for compensation based on the following :

• You have suffered injuries in the accident
• The accident was the cause of the injury sustained
• The driving of the vehicle was the cause of the collision
• The vehicle in the accident was a car, train, tram or other type of transport

In the case where you don’t win compensation for your claim, you may dispute the claim with the TAC, where they will make a final decision on the case.

Or you can apply to the County Court for authorisation to file a common law claim if the TAC denies you a serious injury claim.

It's always important to seek legal counsel and engage our lawyers at Maxiom, our team of specialised injury compensation lawyers will guide you and support you through this difficult time so you have the best chance of success.