For advice on these issues, contact your local Community Legal Centre OR Worker Assist Tasmania
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Below you will find a list of all the links that have been categorised as “Traffic Accidents”
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
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
After an accident, the drivers involved must stop immediately and assist any person who may be injured. If required to do so, the driver has to show or give to the other driver, or to any police who are present, or to any injured person or any other person involved in the accident the following information:
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
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
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/
Link Owner: link owner
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
