Injured on the road in Victoria? Know Your Rights

TAC Lawyers in Bundoora & Epping for Victorian Road Accident Claims

A car accident, motorbike accident, cycling injury or pedestrian accident can turn normal life upside down very quickly. If you were injured on the roads in Victoria and live around Bundoora, Epping, Thomastown, Lalor, Mill Park, Reservoir or surrounding suburbs, you may be entitled to support through the TAC.

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Local TAC advice for Bundoora, Epping and Melbourne’s north

Road accidents in Melbourne can happen anywhere: on the school run, heading to work, near Uni Hill, around Epping Plaza, along Plenty Road, Cooper Street, High Street, Dalton Road, the Metropolitan Ring Road or the Hume Freeway.

Wherever it happened, the bigger issue is what happens next.

The TAC system can pay for things like medical treatment, rehabilitation, income support, return to work support and, in some cases, lump sum compensation. But getting the right outcome is not always simple. Forms, medical evidence, insurer decisions, time limits and settlement offers can all affect the final result.

Source: Transport Accident Commission,

What we can and can’t pay for.

That is where specialist advice matters.

We help TAC clients across Bundoora, Epping and nearby suburbs with:

  • lodging TAC claims
  • disputed TAC decisions
  • medical treatment and surgery funding issues
  • income support problems
  • impairment benefit claims
  • serious injury applications
  • common law claims for pain and suffering and loss of earnings
  • second opinions on existing TAC claims

What can you claim through TAC?

If you were injured in a Victorian transport accident, the TAC may help cover your recovery and financial losses. Depending on your circumstances, this can include:

  • ambulance and hospital expenses
  • GP, specialist and surgery costs
  • physiotherapy and rehabilitation
  • medication and medical equipment
  • income support if you cannot work
  • return to work support
  • impairment benefits
  • common law damages where your injury is serious and another person was at fault

A TAC claim is not just about lodging a form. The real value is often in making sure your injuries are properly understood, your medical evidence is complete, and your long-term impact is not underestimated.

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We handle TAC claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. That means you do not pay professional legal fees unless your claim is successful. We will explain the fee agreement clearly before you decide whether to proceed.

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Navigating a TAC claim while recovering from an accident can be stressful and confusing. You don’t have to face the process alone. Our dedicated legal team is ready to evaluate your situation, explain your rights, and outline your best path forward. Take the first step toward securing your rightful compensation with our confidential, no-obligation assessment.

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  • Why speak to a local TAC lawyer

    You do not need a city firm to get strong legal advice. You need the right lawyer, the right strategy, and someone who actually knows your file.


    At Hotchin Gupta Lawyers, our office is based in Bundoora, close to Uni Hill Town Centre and easily accessible for clients across Epping, Mill Park, Thomastown, Lalor, Reservoir, South Morang, Greensborough and surrounding areas.

    You can speak directly with your lawyer from the start. No being passed from person to person. No starting your story again every time you call. No corporate merry-go-round, which is lovely for theme parks and terrible for injury claims.

    Sha Hotchin is the Principal Lawyer of Hotchin Gupta Lawyers and a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. She has over 15 years’ experience helping injured Victorians with TAC, WorkCover, Super TPD and other personal injury claims.Sha helps clients understand what their claim is really worth, what evidence is needed, and how to deal with the TAC when decisions are delayed, disputed or unfair.

    Appointments are available in English and Hindi.

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The TAC Lump Sum Compensation Process

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    We start by understanding what happened, where you are at with the TAC, and whether you may have a claim for further compensation. If you already have a lawyer, we can also provide a confidential second opinion.

  • 3. Stabilisation and medical assessment

    For many lump sum claims, your injuries need to be stable before they can be properly assessed. We guide you through the medical assessment process and make sure the right evidence is obtained.

  • Impairment and serious injury assessment

    You may be entitled to an impairment benefit. If your injury is serious and another person was at fault, you may also be able to pursue a common law claim for pain and suffering and loss of earnings.

  • Negotiation & Settlement

    We prepare your claim carefully, negotiate with the TAC, and push for the best possible outcome. Most TAC claims resolve without trial, but preparation matters. A lot.

TAC claim FAQs for Bundoora and Epping locals

If you have been injured in a transport accident in Victoria—whether as a driver, passenger, pedestrian, motorcyclist, or cyclist—the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is the government-owned insurer that provides support and compensation.

These points unpack some of the key terms and questions regarding a TAC claim.

0 Months

Failing to lodge your claim within 12 months (or 3 years in special circumstances) can bar you from benefits.

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    No. We help TAC clients across Victoria. But if you live or work around Bundoora, Epping, Mill Park, Lalor, Thomastown, Reservoir, South Morang or nearby suburbs, our Bundoora office gives you a local option for specialist TAC advice.

    You generally have 12 months from the date of the accident, or from when the injury first became evident, to lodge a TAC claim. There can be exceptions, but early advice is important.

    Source: Transport Accident Commission,

    How to make a claim    .

    Yes, in many cases. TAC benefits are available on a no-fault basis for many types of support. If another person was at fault and your injury is serious, you may also be able to pursue a common law damages claim.

    Source: Transport Accident Commission,

    What is a TAC Claim?

    You may be able to challenge the decision. We can review the TAC’s reasons, obtain supporting medical evidence, and advise you on the best way to dispute the decision.

    Yes. We handle TAC claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, so you do not pay professional legal fees unless your claim is successful.

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About The Author

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Sha Hotchin

Principal Lawyer

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Bio:

Sha Hotchin is the Principal Lawyer of Hotchin Gupta Lawyers and a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. With over 15 years’ experience, she helps injured Victorians with WorkCover, TAC, Super TPD and other personal injury claims.

Sha has served on the Australian Lawyers Alliance committee since 2017 and is also a member of Victorian Women Lawyers.

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