Time limits most commonly missed in relation to transport acccidents.
| Action | Time limit | Legislation | Extension availability |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Action
Claim for injury or death resulting from transport accident occurring after 1 January 1987 |
Time limit
One year after: the accident or death or if no injury manifested itself at the time of the transport accident, after any injury first manifests itself. |
Legislation
s.68 Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic) |
Extension availability
Where there are reasonable grounds for delay in making a claim the Commission may accept a claim for compensation at such later time before the expiration of 3 years after the transport accident or death or after the injury first manifested itself – s.68(2) Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic). |
