Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme
Traffic Accident Victims Assistance (TAVA) Scheme
The scheme aims to provide speedy financial assistance to road traffic accident victims (or to their dependants in cases of death). It is non-means tested, and does not take into account the element of fault leading to the occurrence of the accident. Payments are made for personal injuries, while loss of or damage to property is not covered.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The accident must fall within the scope of the Traffic Accident Victims (Assistance Fund) Ordinance, Cap.229 of the Laws of Hong Kong, and has been reported to the Police.
- The victim was legally permitted to stay in Hong Kong at the time of the accident.
- Application must be made within 6 months after the date of the accident.
- The victim died/sustained permanent disability from the accident, or the injury sustained by the victim gave rise to at least 3 days' hospitalization/sick leave as certified by a registered medical practitioner/registered Chinese medicine practitioner.
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How to apply
Application form can be downloaded from this homepage for completion, and sent to the TAVA Section through the following channels:
by post/in person; or
by fax; or
by email.
Unless prevented by special circumstances, the applicant is required to attend an interview at that Section to provide relevant information and documentary proof. The applicant will be informed of the result of his application in writing. |
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Service Charge
No service charge is required.
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Enquiries
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Tel. No./Fax No./Email Address |
| Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Section |
Unit A-D, 8/F
China Overseas Building, 139 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Tel. No. |
2832 4615-6 |
| Fax No. |
2893 8690 |
| Email |
grswdtava@swd.gov.hk | |
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5. More Information (downloadable)
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