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
Road Injury & TAC Claims.
A Comprehensive Guide to Making a TAC Claim: Navigating No-Fault Benefits, Medical Expenses, and More
Accidents on the road can leave a lasting impact, affecting not only your physical well-being but also your financial stability. In Victoria, Australia, the Transport
Have you Lost your Job because 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 supportive as the time goes on.
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
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
WorkCover and TAC leaving injured to wait longer without income
Key points Unacceptable delays in WorkCover or TAC payments to the injured are on the rise Care should be taken when filling in WorkCover claim
Time to plug holes in TAC cover for cyclists and pedestrians
It is now high tide to deal with this issue. Debate rages in the community each time a significant bicycle accident appears on the 6
TAC clients to have improved claims process using myTAC app
TAC going mobile The TAC has confirmed they will be rolling out a new App for clients. The client-focused myTAC app and web portal will improve a
Tram accidents: how safe are passengers on city trams?
Every now and then as a lawyer, a case crosses my path where I become as frustrated as my clients at the constraints of the
Clarity on TAC powers for injured in DLZ v TAC Case
Clarity given by Victorian Court of Appeal as to the extent of TAC’s powers to compensate catastrophically injured transport users The Victorian Court of Appeal
TAC quadriplegic misses out on accommodation costs
Supreme Court decision: DLZ v TAC (2017) A decision by the TAC to deny additional compensation to a 15-year old boy made quadriplegic as a
Are pedestrian ‘phone zombies’ covered by the TAC if injured?
Those of us working in offices in built up areas will recognise the many people walking the streets who have been described in the media
Self driving cars and the future of road injury claims
Self driving and autonomous vehicles in Victoria Self driving autonomous vehicles have been grabbing headlines for a while, but recently more intensely as manufacturers (including
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
Court Imposes Heavy Fine For Pay Breaches As A Deterrent
The Federal Circuit Court has ordered that a small engineering company pay one of its former employees $36,000 in financial penalties for failing to pay
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
Scarring Cases Just Got A Whole Lot Easier
Traffic and workplace injury cases in which terrible scars are left as a result of an accident will now be much easier to win at
TAC Roadblocks On Mental Illness Compo Hit Regional Victoria
Media reports in The Age this week revealed that tougher laws urged by the TAC and imposed by the Napthine-Baillieu government had effectively acted as
New WorkCover And TAC Medical Certificate Yet Another Burden
From 1 July, both WorkCover and the TAC have introduced new Capacity Assessment Forms that have replaced the old medical certificates which had to be
Comcare Or TAC: Which Is Better For Road Accident Compensation?
Employees of the Commonwealth Government and some other large companies who are injured while at work and on the road, will almost certainly apply for
Have You Been Sacked Because Of A TAC Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured on the road you might find that the road back to work is more than a little bumpy. Car and other
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
Kitty Talks Out About Her Car Accident And Her Battle With The TAC
“All I can remember was screaming to get the kids out of the car… there was glass everywhere,” she says of the collision. Kitty attended
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