This article examines your entitlement to common law damages in Victoria for work related injuries where the injury has been caused by the negligence of another person.

Following the Bourke Street Massacre, there have been 14 TAC common law claims for those hit by the car, 12 claims for the family members of those who were either killed or injured and 15 claims for those who were the first responders. Here, we look at the compensation available for nervous shock as a result of witnessing a road accident.

An employer’s duty of care to its employees is greater when there is an obvious risk of psychological or physical injury due to the nature of the work and/or the working environment.

In this case review, a journalist was awarded $180,000 in a WorkCover common law claim due to her psychological injuries and PTSD.

Your entitlement to weekly payments for 130 weeks, however, there are some circumstances where payments can be extended.

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work, there may be compensation through a WorkCover claim, common law claim, discrimination laws or equal opportunity laws.

A spectacular crash at a Monster Truck event in Victoria in November 2015, raises questions about the extent of a duty of care owed to high-risk activity performers and the consequences when a stunt performer voluntarily assumes the risk of injury.

Most people will undergo a COVID-19 vaccination and only experience minor side effects. But what happens if you suffer a moderate to a significant reaction that requires treatment?

The 2021 case of Muller v Klosed Pty Ltd gives a good insight into how Victorian Courts assess personal injury compensation and the calculation of damages for injured workers where there is more than one defendant.

If you’ve lodged a WorkCover claim in Victoria and it’s been rejected, it’s important to know why the insurer may have denied your claim. In this article, we explore some of the primary reasons a workers compensation claim may be rejected.

What does the law say about the extent of the duty of local doctors (GP’s) in relation to referral of patients to specialists (for example surgeons) and other health services?

If your WorkCover claim is rejected, here’s how you appeal that decision to the Accident Compensation and Conciliation Service in Victoria.

What happens to your superannuation guarantee payments if you're injured at work and go on workers compensation? Are you still paid your super?

There are 3 requirements for a medical negligence claim for compensation: breach of duty of care, causation and an injury.

In this article, we explore why the law in medical negligence is so difficult and try and break down a few of the concepts and barriers in medical negligence claims.

Some lawyers in personal injury make the rest of us look like cowboys – long on salesmanship and short on expertise. But not all are like that.

If you or a loved one have been injured as a pedestrian crossing the road or in a public area, you may be entitled to benefits and compensation through a TAC claim.

The number of injuries and deaths from motorcyclist accidents each year remains stubbornly high. Fortunately, many motorcyclists injured on our roads are able to access TAC benefits and compensation.

A recent medical negligence case heard in Victoria’s County Court highlights the problem for injured patients where there is a difference between what the medical records say and the injured person’s recollections.

Injuries and deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents on farms and other private property remain high, and confusion about insurance coverage, including TAC claims for victims remains rampant.