Do Cry Over Spilt Milk! Public Liability Cases Involving Slips & Trips At Supermarkets
In dealing with Public Liability personal injury cases, what stands out is how seemingly trivial or simple the cause of lifelong injuries can be. Indeed,
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Court Decisions Clarify Dual Schemes for Common Law Damages in Victoria
We recently had a complex legal matter which we handling on behalf of a client concerning the issue of pursuing common law damages for workplace
What is Whiplash, and What Are Your Rights of Compensation?
Whiplash is a painful neck and back injury caused by sudden jolts that frequently occur during motor vehicle accidents. The symptoms of a whiplash injury
Claiming For Gratuitous Or Unpaid Care In Personal Injury Claims
In addition to more well-known types of compensation in negligent personal injury claims, you may also be able to claim compensation for unpaid care assistance
5 tips on what to do when you suffer a personal injury
When you suffer an injury, the immediate focus will of course be on making sure you are ok. However, if your injury has been suffered
Greater rights for injured workers dealing with trauma
The High Court of Australia recently made a decision in the case of Kozarov v Victoria [2022] that we hope will make it easier for
I was injured while volunteering – what are my legal options?
This week is National Volunteer Week: a time to celebrate the commitment and selflessness of people who dedicate their time to worthy causes across Australia.
Can Retirement Affect Workers’ Compensation?
Inquiries often arise regarding workplace injuries near retirement age, and as injury lawyers, we address these concerns within the framework of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation
Personal injury settlements and paybacks to Centrelink and Medicare
Paybacks to Centrelink and Medicare can have a big impact on how much of a lump sum settlement a claimant puts in the bank. Your
Does an injured worker have to go to an independent medical examiner?
Workers receiving weekly payments are sometimes unaware that if they fail to attend an independent medical examiner (IME) appointment without reasonable excuse they risk having
Client obtains $299K in TAC claim
I thought it may be useful to provide a real-life case example to help give people an understanding of how a Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
Is a private investigator on your case?
Do you feel like you are being watched? If you are on WorkCover, it’s possible the insurer has put a private investigator on your tail.
What is an ‘Overarching Obligations Certificate’ and when will I need to sign one?
Since 1 January 2011 it has been a requirement in Victoria that any party to a civil proceeding – such as a WorkCover or TAC
Are Uber Eats and Deliveroo riders covered if injured?
A lot more bike riders are delivering food for ‘gig economy’ firms like Uber Eats and Deliveroo, and that in turn is leading to a
Why do lawyers want my medical records?
Anyone who has been injured and is seeking compensation should be asked by their lawyer to sign authorities enabling the lawyer to obtain full copies
Can an insurer send their own medical professional to join injured worker at a doctor’s appointment?
My workcover insurer wants an occupational rehabilitation consultant to come with me to my doctors’ appointments. Can my doctor or i refuse to allow them?
I’ve signed a waiver – does that mean I don’t have legal rights if something goes wrong?
If you’ve ever participated in an activity that’s deemed to be even slightly risky (think car racing), training at a gym, or playing an organised
Property owners need to be prepared for accidents and injury on private land
Nobody plans to have an accident on their farm or while out trail riding on their motorcycle. As lawyers we are approached by clients in
Calculating your WorkCover income payments
What you need to know about WorkCover and work injury If your WorkCover claim is accepted, you will be offered a weekly income payment in replacement
The “Drive to Work” licence: Dispelling the Myth
There seems to have been a recent spike in the number of people who have been convicted of driving offences and lost their driving licence
House and contents insurance may also cover public liability claims outside the home
In Public Liability claims, it often appears on investigation that the wrongdoer is penniless and the injured client has to be told that it is
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