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Losing a loved one on the road is heartbreaking — navigating your rights shouldn’t be. In Victoria, support is available for families affected by fatal road accidents — from funeral and dependency benefits through the TAC, to criminal offence claims under the Financial Assistance Scheme. Find out what support you may be entitled to — and how a lawyer can help you claim it.
For anyone recently involved in a transport accident or anyone experiencing road trauma, determining how to access immediate financial support and how to navigate the TAC claims process is overwhelming. This guide to be used as a starting point to know
In this article, we will go through each section of the Certificate of Capacity form that is required to claim for loss of earning benefits from TAC or weekly payments from WorkCover if you have been injured on the road or at work and are unable to return to work.
A Certificate of Capacity is a medical certificate required for claiming loss of earning benefits from WorkCover or TAC if you've been injured at work or on the road and you're unable to return to work and need to take time off.
Witnessing the traumatic loss of life can take its toll on your mental health. Some of our clients have experienced symptoms such as nightmares and flashbacks, panic attacks, hypervigilance, difficulty sleeping, loss of interest and enjoyment of life, reduced appetite, concentration and mood, and depression and anxiety.
The TAC will provide a payout (which lawyers call “damages”) if you can prove that you have a “serious injury” and if you can prove that another person is at fault for your injuries. Here is a quick guide to help you understand more how these damages payouts are calculated.
Every year, thousands of Victorians are involved in vehicle accidents, confronting a whirlwind of emotions, uncertainties, and practical challenges in the aftermath. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, knowing what to do next is crucial for safeguarding your well-being, protecting your rights, and navigating a potentially complex legal aftermath.
The TAC previously required individuals injured in transport accidents to cover a medical excess—an initial out-of-pocket amount for non-hospital treatments—before the TAC would fund further medical expenses. As of 14 February 2018, this medical excess has been eliminated.

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