Motor Vehicle Accident Claims (MAIB) - Tasmania

If you have suffered injured in a motor vehicle accident in Tasmania due to the fault of another driver you may have a potential common law claim for damages (including being a pedestrian struck by a vehicle).

A common law claim for damages includes the potential payment of general damages (pain and suffering), economic loss (past and future), treatment expenses (past and future) including pharmaceutical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, housekeeping expenses and other potential benefits.

The Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) is run by the Tasmanian Government and is funded through payment of compulsory third-party premiums on registered vehicles. They provide insurance cover for those injured in a motor vehicle acciden

There are strict time limits involved in making a claim for damages for personal injury in a motor vehicle accident. It is therefore imperative that a claim is lodged with the Motor Accidents Insurance Board as soon as you are able. Our injuries team at Angela Sdrinis Legal are able to provide you with clear and concise information regarding time limits involved in the making of any potential claim.