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Car accident lawyers in Melbourne.

More personal, more compensation.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be able to claim motor vehicle accident compensation.

Our Melbourne car accident lawyers are experts in getting you more compensation. In fact, our local team has helped thousands of Australians make successful claims, and we win over 99% of our cases.

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We’re rated 4.9 from 1165 reviews1.

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Speak to our team. 8400 3100

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Opening hours.

Mon-Fri 8:30am – 5.30pm. Sat-Sun By appointment

Getting here.

Our Melbourne office is located in the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct on Lonsdale Street, a short walk from Flagstaff Station.

Level 11, 456 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Meet our Melbourne car accident lawyers.

Our motor vehicle accident legal practice is led by Tanja Maksimovic, an award-winning and accredited specialist in personal injury law with more than 20 years’ experience. Our car accident lawyers in Melbourne are a friendly and accessible team of TAC claim lawyers here to help you receive everything you’re entitled to.

Tanja Maksimovic is a Managing Solicitor at Law Partners. Her practice areas are Personal Injury and Motor Accident Injury law.

Tanja Maksimovic

Practice Group Leader

My professional approach is to establish open and honest communication with every client in order to build trust. I want every client to have confidence in me that I’ll do whatever it takes to ensure they receive maximum compensation.

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Chantille Khoury is a Principal at Law Partners. She specialises in motor accident injury, public liability and workers compensation.

Chantille Khoury

Principal

Many lawyers have the technical ability to run a successful case but being able to connect with your client through a personal approach is what separates the great lawyers from the good lawyers. And it’s this combination that my team and I bring to every case.

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Lydia Wheatley

Practice Group Leader

The best thing about being a personal injury solicitor is also the thing that drives and motivates me to be the best I can be and that’s the opportunity and ability to positively change the life of someone in need.

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Catie Norman

Special Counsel

I get to know my clients as people, not as injuries. This allows me to achieve the best possible outcome for themselves, and their families.

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Cassandra Pimentel

Paralegal

My guiding priority is to always act with my client’s best interest at heart, which I believe helps to achieve the positive outcomes they deserve.

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Paige Moore is a Senior Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice area is motor accident injury.

Paige Moore

Solicitor

I endeavour to provide consistent and open communication with clients every step of the way, to put their mind at ease and ultimately allow them to focus on their recovery.

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Tahnee Parlby is a Senior Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice area is Motor Accident Injury.

Tahnee Parlby

Senior Paralegal

My professional philosophy is always ensuring the client is well informed. Navigating the compensation system can be daunting without the appropriate guidance, which is why I always make myself available to answer any questions throughout the claims process.

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The recovery process after a road accident can make for a very challenging period of life.

Your Melbourne team of car accident lawyers are here for you. We’ll take time to get to know you personally, understand the true impact of your injuries, and uncover all your entitlements.

Our expert team is local and accessible, so we can meet face-to-face, on a call, or wherever you are. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

Our Melbourne car accident lawyers are here to help you with:

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Car accidents.

Compensation is available to drivers and passengers injured in car accidents, and for more serious injuries you might be eligible to make multiple claims.

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Pedestrian accidents.

Pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents are entitled to claim benefits under the Victorian TAC insurance scheme.

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Motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle riders and pillion passengers are entitled to claim motor accident compensation for injuries suffered in road accidents.

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Truck accidents.

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you might be entitled to compensation under the Victorian TAC insurance scheme. And if you were working when the accident occurred you might also be entitled to workers compensation.

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Public transport accidents.

If you’ve been injured as a passenger on a train, bus or tram, you might be entitled to claim compensation.

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Cycling accidents.

Cyclists are entitled to claim compensation for injuries suffered in accidents with motor vehicles, motorcycles, buses, trains or trams. Talk to our vehicle accident lawyers to find out how much you can claim.

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What car accident compensation can I claim?

Following is a summary of the support payments and lump sum compensation payments you may be eligible to claim under the Victorian TAC insurance scheme.

Category Entitlements
Medical expenses and supports
  • Payments to cover allied health and physical therapies, ambulance, hospital, surgery and a range of other medical expenses.
Income support
  • Payments to cover your loss of earnings while you’re unable to return to work.
Common law compensation
  • If you weren’t at fault, you may be entitled to a lump sums for loss of past and future earnings, and for pain and suffering.
Permanent impairment benefits
  • If you have an impairment assessed at 11% or more you may be entitled to a permanent impairment lump sum.

It’s vital that your injuries and their impact on your life are thoroughly assessed, and that’s where our Melbourne car accident lawyers can make a big difference to your claim. Call 1300 727 615 for free advice on how to make sure you get your full entitlements.


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Speak to one of our friendly Melbourne car accident lawyers today and find out if you can claim.

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We’ll get to know you.

Our Melbourne car accident lawyer will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.

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We’ll offer to start your claim.

We’ll explain how we can claim all your car accident compensation and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. You decide if you want to proceed – there’s no obligation.


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We’re rated 4.9 from 1165 reviews on Google.

What can I say? Absolutely amazing support and results from Lydia and her team at Law Partners. Dealing with an accident claim since 2019 and have had nothing but the best service.

I’d like to thank Lydia and the team for going above and beyond through the whole process of the claim. This will definitely help with the process of getting back on track with life after a traumatic accident.

Thank you again.

Lukas Havlic gave Law Partners a
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I would like to thank Law Partners for all their help and support through out my claim. Every member of Law Partners from start to finish were so helpful, and went above and beyond keeping me updated and well informed of any changes.

Very professional team that kept my best interest and what would be best for me at all times in mind. Cannot thank them enough; would highly recommend them in an instant.

Made me feel like part of their family. Thanks for everything again guys.

Adam Gollnitz gave Law Partners a
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I am lucky enough to have Angy Basal and Georgia McPherson on my side all the way through to my worker compensation claim. Since they took over my case, I never worried about legal side. Very professional and very easy to reach and understand a situation really well and finally they have won a legal battle with my insurer.

I will highly recommend Law Partners to those who are struggling with legal battles with insurance or with their employer. Thanks very much for treating me with dignity and respect.

Zulqarnain Ahmad gave Law Partners a
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Chantille and Scarlett made this whole experience for me as smooth as something like this could be. They were very quick to respond to my questions or concerns and were very up front about the costs involved. I would recommend them.

Peter gave Law Partners a
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I am very pleased with the services provided by Law Partners and would highly recommend their service. Minaa and Vicky are incredibly professional and are ready to go beyond expectations. Thank you very much.

Minaa is an incredible Lawyer with patience and compassion and always has a sense of urgency in responding to queries. Communication was always clear and professional and I have always felt looked after.

Initially I was hesitant to go down a legal matter but my experience with Law Partners has made me feel very supported. Minaa and Vicky have worked hard to ensure a best possible outcome on my behalf to settle my case. I am very grateful for all the efforts made from the team and a special thank you to Minaa and Vicky.

Vida G gave Law Partners a
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I truly can’t thank the team at Law Partners enough. The amazing work that Jennifer and her team and Elyse and her team are doing for me is appreciated beyond what I can convey here in a short review.

The friendly, thorough and professional manner in which they’ve all approached my case has helped me tremendously during this difficult period in my life.

Adam gave Law Partners a
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Very satisfied with the outcome of my claim. Gillian, Melissa and all staff I dealt with during my case were professional and caring and did an amazing job dealing with an insurance company to get my compensation payout. So glad I chose Law Partners.

Jacquilyne T gave Law Partners a
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​Thank you for the final paperwork and the transfer of funds into my account. After my car accident I was advised by my grandson’s girlfriend who is a solicitor, to get the services of a compensation law firm. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending your company to anyone who might need a law firm in the future.

D Barnes gave Law Partners a
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I came to Law Partners because they specialise in compensation. My lawyer made me feel very comfortable and gave fantastic advice. I am 110% satisfied with the result, I got a better result than expected after following my lawyer’s advice. I would have no hesitation in recommending Law Partners to others.

Marseill W gave Law Partners a
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I came to Law Partners to pursue a compensation claim and I found their delivery of service excellent and efficient. They constantly kept me up to date with the progress of my claim. I couldn’t imagine finding a better solicitor to handle my claim.

Janette C gave Law Partners a
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After an injury that totally removed me from the workforce my future was bleak. I approached several Law companies receiving very little guidance, then I found Law Partners. With my settlement I keep my home and possessions and family intact. I also have good friends for life in the team at Law Partners.

Derek H gave Law Partners a
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I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my solicitor and the other Law Partners’ staff who assisted my children and myself since our car accident in 2012. I am certain that any positive and useful result would not have been achieved without your efforts, assistance and dedication to our cases.

Kylie J gave Law Partners a
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Thank you and all your staff for the help you have provided in these trying times. I was feeling pretty negative about my future but after my first meeting with my lawyer I knew I had someone on my side who really wanted to help me. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending you to anyone who needs your services.

Cem O gave Law Partners a
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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Law Partners for their services. The outcome was excellent and right from the first meeting to the last, Law Partners made the whole process feel seamless and effortless! I was pretty uncertain at first choosing a lawyer but so glad I chose Law Partners.

Shani D gave Law Partners a
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I just wanted to say thank you for everything Law Partners have done for my family and I over the last 18 or so months. Thank you so much for handling our case with the utmost professionalism and thank you for always being just a phone call or email away to answer our questions and give us a great result.

Lee G gave Law Partners a
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Frequently asked questions.

You can lodge your own claim without using a lawyer. However, it’s important to understand that if you leave out important details in your application, or if your medical assessment isn’t completed correctly, it’s likely you’ll miss out on benefits you’re entitled to. Our vehicle accident lawyers can help you claim everything you’re entitled to, and we’ll provide free advice over the phone.

Here are three ways our lawyers can help you with your motor accident injury claim:

  1. Give you free advice before you submit your claim. It’s critical that your application is filled out correctly, and that your injuries are properly assessed, otherwise you could miss out on compensation you’re entitled to.
  1. Help you if you disagree with a TAC decision on your entitlements. We can review the decision and provide free legal advice on your options.
  1. Help you claim lump sum common law compensation or permanent impairment benefits. These lump sums can be substantial, and our motor vehicle accident lawyers are highly skilled at winning lump sum claims. We win over 99% of our cases.

We’ll cover all the costs to run your case and we work on a no win no fee, no disbursements basis, so you’ll only need to pay us if we win, and you receive your motor accident compensation.

You have one year from the date of the accident or the date when your injury first manifests itself to submit your claim.

However, the TAC may also accept your claim if it’s made within three years of the accident or the date when the injury first manifests itself, and you have reasonable grounds for the delay in making your claim

You should receive a decision from the TAC on whether it’s accepting or denying your claim within 21 days. If you don’t get a decision or your claim is denied, you can ask for a review by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). You can also call us on 13 15 15 for free legal advice on your options.

In Victoria, there are three ways you may be able to claim a lump sum payout following a motor vehicle accident:

  1. If you weren’t at fault in the accident, you may be entitled to common law compensation lump sums for loss of past and future earnings, and pain and suffering.
  2. If you have an impairment assessed at 11% or more you may be entitled to a permanent impairment lump sum.
  3. If you can’t return to work following your accident, you may be eligible for a TPD lump sum through your super fund.

You can call 13 15 15 to speak to a specialist motor vehicle accident lawyer and get free advice on your entitlement to lump sum payouts.


Why should I choose a Law Partners car accident lawyer in Melbourne?

Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners.

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We’ll build a personal relationship with you and your family to make sure we understand the true impact of your injuries.

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Your Melbourne car accident compensation team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.

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We win over 99% of our cases and pride ourselves in winning more compensation.

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