For advice on these issues, contact your local Community Legal Centre OR Worker Assist Tasmania
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Information about insurance, in particular how to renew or cancel a policy or make a claim
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 03 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/accidents-and-insurance/insurance/how-to/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Getting Insurance
Self-help for handling a motor vehicle claim
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie St, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/accidents-and-insurance/motor-vehicle/self-help-handling-a-claim/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Traffic Accidents
Centrelink are responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provide access to social, health and other payments and services. On 26 October 2004, Centrelink was created as part of the Finance and Administration portfolio. The Human Services Legislation Amendment Act 2011 integrated Medicare Australia and Centrelink into the Department of Human Services on 1 July 2011.
Web Address: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
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It is an offence for a driver to fail to stop after being involved in a motor accident (s33(1), Traffic Act). The driver must remain at the scene of the crash and give any assistance that is necessary or practicable. Failure to do so may involve a fine of up to 80 penalty points or up to 2 years jail.
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/accidents-and-insurance/motor-vehicle/what-to-do-after-an-accident/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Traffic offences
Where there is property damage, either to the vehicles involved in the accident, or to any other property (such as a fence), you must exchange details with: Any other driver involved in the crash; Any other person involved in the crash who is injured; and The owner of any property (including any vehicle) damaged in the crash, unless, in the
Organisation Address: 158 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 366 611
Web Address: https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/factsheets/mva-property-damage/
Link Owner: Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
Also in: Traffic Accidents
If you’ve been injured at work, the process can be confusing and confronting. Worker Assist Tasmania Inc. can help by providing free and independent advice about workers compensation, rehabilitation and return-to-work.
Organisation Address: 379 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 03 6234 9553
Web Address: http://workerassist.org.au/#casestudies
Link Owner: Worker Assist Tasmania
Also in: Work & Workers , Workers' Compensation , Workplace accidents , Workplace Injuries
Information about the different types of car insurance
Web Address: http://guysgottaknow.com.au/extras/cars-motorbikes/car-insurance/
Link Owner: Guys gotta know
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Using your mobile phone while driving, either talking on the phone or texting is a distraction, and is an offence. You will gain demerit points and cop a hefty fine if you are caught.
Web Address: http://guysgottaknow.com.au/extras/cars-motorbikes/driving-and-using-your-mobile-phone/
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Think about taking out travel insurance – it will cover you if you have a medical issue while you are away, as well as cover you if your valuables or luggage get lost, stolen or damaged.
Web Address: http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/extras/travel/travel-insurance-2/
Link Owner: Girls gotta know
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Seeing a doctor straight after an accident is always a good idea. The doctor will treat and record any injuries that you have suffered. This could be important later if it is suggested that you have in any way fabricated or exaggerated your injuries.
Organisation Address: 158 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 366 611
Web Address: https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/factsheets/mva-personal-injuries/
Link Owner: Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
Also in: Traffic Accidents
