frequently asked questions

Q: I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident. What are my rights?

Generally in Tasmania, if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident you are entitled to claim scheduled benefits from the statutory insurer, the Motor Accidents Insurance Board, regardless of whether the accident was your fault or not. The Motor Accidents Insurance Board will determine whether or not to accept your claim. If they reject a claim you do have rights in relation to appealing that decision. If you have been injured by a negligent person in a motor vehicle accident you may be entitled to common law damages. Your entitlement to make a common law damages claim will depend on the factual circumstances of your motor vehicle accident. There are time limits which apply so you should seek legal advice from Simmons Wolfhagen as soon as you have been injured to ascertain your rights.

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frequently asked questions

Q: I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident. What are my rights?