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Motor vehicle accident lawyers in Melbourne and Victoria.

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If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Victoria, as a driver, passenger, rider or pedestrian, you may be entitled to motor accident compensation.

It costs nothing to find out how much you can claim. And when you choose Law Partners, your motor vehicle accident lawyer will take time to get to know you personally and uncover all your entitlements. So you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.

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Motor vehicle accident injuries often mean time off work, unplanned expenses and financial stress.

But your situation is unique, and your injuries may have led to other health issues and complications. For example, a knee injury can cause a limp, leading to a back injury.

We’ll match you with a specialist Victorian motor vehicle accident lawyer, build a personal relationship with you and your family, and look beyond your obvious injuries to claim everything you’re entitled to. This can make a big difference to the amount of compensation you receive.

Our Victorian 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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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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Pedestrian accidents.

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

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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 public transport accident compensation.

 

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Motorcycle accidents.

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

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Cycling accidents.

Cyclists are entitled to claim compensation for injuries suffered in cycling accidents with motor vehicles, motorcycles, buses, trains or trams.

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What motor vehicle accident payouts can I claim in Victoria?

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.

We’ve handled thousands of successful road accident injury claims for our clients. To learn more about your entitlements, read our TAC Payouts Guide.

It’s vital that your injuries and their impact on your life are thoroughly assessed, and that’s where our motor vehicle accident lawyers can make a big difference to your claim. Call 13 15 15 for free advice on how to make sure you get your full entitlements.


Start your motor vehicle accident claim.

Tell us about your claim.

Speak to one of our Victorian motor vehicle accident lawyers today and find out if you can claim. It’s a free service for you.

We’ll get to know you.

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

We’ll offer to start your claim.

We’ll explain how we can claim all your compensation and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. The choice to proceed is yours.

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Motor Vehicle Accident FAQs.

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 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. Check out our No Win, No Fee page, which covers our approach and gives you what we believe to be the best and fairest agreement in Australia. 

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

For more on TAC time limits and other eligibility criteria, read our guide TAC Claims: How To Find Out If You’re Eligible.

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.


You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your motor vehicle accident lawyer is backed by a team of Victorian specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. Your team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

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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Shane Butcher is a Principal at Law Partners. He specialises in medical negligence, public liability and TPD.

Shane Butcher

Principal

With over 15 years’ experience in personal injury law on my side, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of injured people and their families claim all the compensation they’re entitled to.

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Juliana Mickoska

Associate

I strive to achieve the best possible outcome for each of my clients, treating them with the care and empathy they deserve.

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

Tahnee Parlby

Team Leader – 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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Cassandra Pimentel

Senior 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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Ajla Vrazalic is a Solicitor at Law Partners. She specialises in Workers Compensation.

Ajla Vrazalic

Associate

I believe that as a personal injury solicitor it’s imperative to understand that your clients are likely going through one of the worst times in their lives. Given this, it’s important that I’m doing everything in my ability to provide clear and succinct advice to ensure that they have peace of mind.

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Courtney Murfin

Courtney Murfin

Senior Paralegal

My focus is always on being understanding and empathetic. This allows me to comprehend what each individual’s needs may be so that I can assist them throughout their claim process.

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Shankar Giri

Senior Paralegal

At its core, my philosophy is grounded by the idea that the greatest way to ease uncertainty is through transparency, understanding, and patience. I strive to alleviate the concerns of my clients with these three factors every day.

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Jacob van der Heyden

Solicitor

I strive to empower individuals to seek justice when they need it. In this way, justice can be such a powerful tool in creating positive change within our community.

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Michael Pasarro is an Associate at Law Partners. He specialises in Medical Negligence and Public Liability.

Michael Passaro

Managing Solicitor

The critical aspect of successfully managing cases is an understanding that no two are the same. I bring a well thought out strategy to every matter I engage with to make sure that I’m delivering the best outcomes for my clients.

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Jade Vitagliano is a Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice areas are Medical Negligence and Public Liability.

Jade Di Micco

Team Leader – Senior Paralegal

Through constructive communication, it’s my job to ensure our clients know that they have a reliable, honest and extremely capable legal team who are always available to them.

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Gerald Fong

Law Clerk

I believe in prioritising client needs and well-being above all else, providing compassionate and comprehensive representation throughout the claim process.

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Sia Lewis

Paralegal

I take a highly personalised approach to every case, recognising that each client has unique needs and circumstances.

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Katelyn Vanderkolk

Senior Law Clerk

I try to simplify the legal process for my clients as much as possible and keep them updated throughout their claim. It’s very important to me that my clients have peace of mind knowing their legal team is with them every step of the way.

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Why should I choose a Law Partners motor vehicle accident lawyer in Victoria?

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

We’ll listen and match you with a lawyer who specialises in motor vehicle accident compensation claims like yours.

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

Your motor vehicle accident team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.

We win over 99% of our cases, offer a ‘no win no fee’ guarantee, and pride ourselves in winning more compensation.

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We’re rated 4.9 from 1229 reviews on Google.

I would like to thank Gerald and Emily at Law Partners Melbourne for their great service. They explained and kept me informed throughout the process. It took less than 3 months to finalise my claim. I would recommend Law Partners to anyone seeking assistance on their TPD claim.

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Thank you so much Gerald Fong and Emily at Law Partners, I can’t recommend them highly enough. Gerald was incredibly patient with me throughout the entire process, taking the time to answer all my questions and explain everything in a way that I could understand when he was helping me . His calm and understanding approach helped me feel at ease, even during the more stressful moments of my claim. Both he and Emily were always professional, compassionate, and responsive, making sure I felt supported and informed every step of the way. I’m truly grateful for the care and expertise they provided. If you’re looking for a legal team that genuinely cares about their clients, Gerald, Emily, and the team at Law Partners are exceptional. Thank you for everything Josh

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I was honored to work with Law Partners and to have met Ajla. She helped me with previous employment issues that were very stressful. She was very generous with her time and was always caring and compassionate. And she really strived to get us the end result we desired and had thought was near impossible. She and Law Partners renewed our faith in the Legal System and humanity in general. Thank you Ajla.

Jordan Paul gave Law Partners a
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I Toni Bailey would highly recommend law partners to any one wishing to make a compensation claim I dealt with Jacob who got the very best outcome for my case. From start to finish he was a pleasure to work with and made it easy for me to make my claim for the maximum amount.

Toni Bailey gave Law Partners a
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Dealing with law partners has been a pleasure. I asked them if I had a TPD claim and we went through the process and they found an Income Protection claim in the process and as professional as they are they were both approved. Now my standard of living has improved for many years to come and I could not recommend Katelyn and Sia enough. I am one very happy client 5 star performance thank you!

Patrick gave Law Partners a
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I was dealing with Ajla and Courtney they could not have been more helpful they were so professional and helpful and made everything so easy to deal with can not thank them enough for thier help and support Thank you again

Kathy Darmanin gave Law Partners a
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Believe me when I say I normally have alot to complain about however my experience with law partners was nothing short of amazing. My claim was successful in 8 months. It has given me a chance at life. A massive thank you to Katelyn Vanderkolk and Anita Pellizzon for their outstanding expertise and relentless efforts. This would not have been possible without them. If you’re thinking about going for a TPD claim then this is the place to call. Don’t hesitate or get nervous and prolong your suffering, I’ve been there I know that feeling. Call Lawpartners – you’ll get the help you need here.
Thank you guys again. I’ll never forget.

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I had the pleasure of working with Katelyn and Sia in regards to my claim. Iam extremely grateful for their dedication and hard work during the process of my claim. Their persistence, professionalism and calm demeanour provided me reassurance and made the process much more smoother than expected. Couldn’t he more happier with the outcome.

Highly recommend them to anyone . Thank you again Katelyn & SIA

Eric Burra gave Law Partners a
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I am deeply grateful to Rhiannon, Tahnee, and the entire team at Law Partners for their exceptional service. From the beginning, they were prompt and honest, guiding me through the entire process with transparency and dedication. Great job guys

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Words cannot describe the work ethics demonstrated by the staff at Law Partners towards their clients. They are very professional, thorough, knowledgeable, informative and empathetic ensuring you receive what you deserve for the personal injury you have sustained. The staff provides step by step information and constant communication leaving ‘no stone unturned’ to ensure you understand the claim process. To this end, I very highly recommend Law Partners for your personal injury claim.

Sam Mangano gave Law Partners a
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Thanks so much to the Law Partners team getting me a very favourable result and a lot more than I expected!

Andrew Johnson gave Law Partners a
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I had the pleasure of working with Rhiannon Templeton when she represented me for a work cover compensation claim. Her level of knowledge and professionalism were both outstanding. She was extremely supportive throughout the whole process and made me feel very comfortable and completely in the loop through each stage. The outcome was beyond my expectations and I would highly recommend seeking her legal advice for any work cover related advice or representation.

Emma Fernandes gave Law Partners a
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Michael Passaro is a professional who spent a good amount of time listening and asking the right questions. The genuine intention of supporting and being transparent!

Anonymous gave Law Partners a
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I was walking to work when a car ran a red light and crashed into me. I would have been lost without my solicitor to guide me through the claims process and help me uncover all my entitlements that I may have missed out on. I’m so grateful I had my claim checked!

Natalie Wong gave Law Partners a
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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.

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