Car accidents may cause personal injuries or damage to property and there is insurance to cover both. If an accident occurs, the damage may be handled through a court claim or paid out by insurers. Decisions need to be made by the parties about how they will manage the process.

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Adrian Snodgrass

Principal Lawyer, Fitzroy Legal Service

Motor vehicle accidents and insurance: Contacts

Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
Tel: 1800 931 678
Email: info@afca.org.au 
Web: www.afca.org.au

Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
60 Brougham Street, Geelong Vic 3220
Tel: 1300 654 329; 1800 332 556
Email: info@tac.vic.gov.au
Web: www.tac.vic.gov.au

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