How does a SAAQ contestation at the Tribunal administratif du Québec work?

Serious or Catastrophic Injury in a Quebec Road Accident

Severe injuries engage the highest-value parts of the SAAQ scheme: income replacement, permanent impairment indemnity, rehabilitation, home and vehicle adaptation, and attendant care. Because the right to sue for bodily injury is generally removed, the accuracy of the impairment assessment largely determines lifetime compensation — which is why these files warrant representation.

The SAAQ Denied or Reduced Your Compensation

SAAQ decisions are contestable — first through the SAAQ's own review, then before the Tribunal administratif du Québec. Remember the defining feature of Quebec's scheme: compensation for bodily injury is payable regardless of fault, and the right to sue for that injury is generally removed, so the SAAQ file is your only route for injury compensation.

Your Driver's Licence Was Suspended or Revoked

Licence suspensions arise from demerit points, medical assessments, criminal convictions or administrative measures following an impaired driving allegation. The route depends on the reason: medical and administrative decisions are reviewed by the SAAQ and then the Tribunal administratif du Québec, while suspensions tied to criminal charges are addressed in the criminal case.