Sacrificing Mental Injury An Overreach, Says Workers Compensation Lawyers
In early 2024, the Victorian Government passed legislation introducing some of the most considerable changes to the Victorian Workcover System in decades, which our workers
Personal Injury.
A Simple Guide to WorkCover Claims
Sustaining a workplace injury can be life-changing and stressful. At Ryan Carlisle Thomas, our Melbourne based WorkCover and personal injury lawyers support injured workers to
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,
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.
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
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
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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