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1. [ Home](https://maib.tas.gov.au/)
2. [ Been in an accident? ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/how-we-can-assist-you)
3. [ How we can assist you ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/how-we-can-assist-you)
4. How to make a claim
 
 

 

 

#  How to make a claim 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 - Report the accident to a police officer as soon as possible (if the police did not attend the accident scene).
- Complete an [Application for Benefits](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Forms/MAIB-Application-for-Benefits-Form-B.pdf) (Form B) and return it to us within 12 months of the date of the accident.
- Also complete a [Notice of Accident (Form A)](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Forms/MAIB-Notice-of-Accident-Form-A.pdf) if you were the driver and/or owner of a vehicle involved in the accident.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ### 1. Notify Tasmania Police

Report the accident to a police officer as soon as possible (if the police did not attend the accident scene).

*The accident will need to be reported in person at your local police station.*  [**Find a Police Station**](https://www.police.tas.gov.au/find-station/)

   

 

### 2. Report the accident

If you were the driver or owner of a vehicle involved in an accident, you can notify us of the accident circumstances by completing a Notice of Accident.

 [Report an Accident](https://maib.tas.gov.au/lodgenoa%20) 

   

 

### 3. Apply for benefits

Complete an Application for Benefits and submit it to us within 12 months of the date of the accident.

 [Lodge a Claim](https://maib.tas.gov.au/lodgeclaim%20)