Road Safety Tips for Motorcyclists from TAC Lawyers Who Know
Whether you’re enjoying a scenic ride in the sunshine or navigating through heavy traffic on your way to work, no one should be at risk
Road Injury & TAC Claims.
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
Have You Lost Your Job Due To A TAC Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured in a road accident and have to take time off work, you may find that your employer becomes less and less
8 considerations for determining the success of a TAC compensation claim
What personal factors impact TAC compensation claims? 1. Age As a general rule, the older you are, the less you’ll get. For example, in a
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)
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
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
Owner drivers – are you covered by WorkCover?
Many owner drivers are confused as to whether they are covered by WorkCover. If you are an owner driver who is not an independent business
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
TAC payouts for mental injury restricted by tight tests
Harsh amendments to the Transport Accident scheme introduced by the Napthine Liberal Government are still in force, even though condemned at the time by the
Will there be anything left for me when the lawyers are done? Questioning your legal fee agreement can reduce your legal costs.
I’ve been in practice for 8 years as a plaintiff lawyer, mainly representing clients who have been injured at work or on the road and
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