The Motor Accidents Insurance Board assists Tasmanian road users with personal injury claims.
PO Box 590
Launceston 7250
Tasmania Australia
1800 006 224 TOLL FREE
or (03) 6336 4800
opening 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri
33 George Street
Launceston 7250
Tasmania Australia
The following types of compensation are available to eligible drivers, passengers, motorcyclists and other road users. No fault benefits are paid on accepted claims, irrespective of who caused the motor accident and may include the payment of:
Where personal injury is caused by a motorists negligence, common law damages are payable to the full extent allowed in Tasmania.
“Daily care” claimants (those who require at least two hours of care per day for an indefinite period) are not subject to any monetary limit for their ongoing expenses for care, rehabilitation and treatment. Damages are not awarded for future care costs in these circumstances, therefore, a person may receive an award for pain and suffering, however, their future care and medical costs continue to be paid by the MAIB.
Purpose built group residences for the seriously injured are available in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. One of the objectives of the program is to foster the independence of residents. To support this objective, ‘transitional’ units have been constructed on existing complexes. This allows a person who is progressing towards independence the opportunity to do so in a supportive environment prior to moving back into the community.
The facilities also provide a valuable role in filling a gap which often exists when people are ready for discharge from hospital but renovations to their own home may not have taken place or been completed. Savings are made by being able to have the person discharged from hospital and at the same time, home renovation can take place in an orderly manner in an appropriate timeframe.
The management of these facilities has been outsourced to Anglicare Tasmania.
Employment opportunities for claimants who have suffered a severe injury are vigorously pursued in a joint effort between the MAIB’s Claims Team and rehabilitation providers. With the assistance of specialist rehabilitation providers, several claimants have been placed in paid, supported or voluntary employment.
The MAIB also assists with funding for any minor workplace modifications or adaptive equipment to assist the claimant to adequately fulfil their employment role in a safe and effective manner.
The following legislation is available at the Tasmanian Legislation website:
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