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How does a WorkCover Common Law claim work?
Published on 23 November 2017: It is well understood that serious injuries that are caused by an employer’s negligence in maintaining health and safety standards typically attract large compensation payouts, but exactly how does the process work?
A day to remember loved ones lost to road trauma and the importance of road safety
Published on 21 November 2017: The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is organised by the World Health Organisation each year on the third Sunday in November.
To litigate or not to litigate? - the Federal Redress Scheme
Published on 20 November 2017: As the Commonwealth Government’s Redress scheme continues to be debated, we address a question that many clients have asked of us - whether to litigate or not?
Australia votes YES to marriage equality – now what?
Published on 15 November 2017: Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced that 61.6% of voters said yes to marriage equality, with 133 out of 150 electorates having a majority of yes votes.
Christmas heralds increased cases of family law
Published on 13 November 2017: The end of the year is typically the busiest time in family law in Victoria. Every October and November, we are approached by clients from all walks of life and for myriad reasons, seeking to formalise their divorce.
Will sex abuse redress scheme work without States and churches?
Published on 09 November 2017: How will the proposed redress scheme for survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse work without the support of State governments and non-government institutions?
How can my super fund help if I’m ill or injured?
Published on 02 November 2017: Most people who are ill or injured don't realise that they may have a number of insurance entitlements that sit behind their Superannuation fund.
Redress Scheme will deny compensation to many survivors
Published on 27 October 2017: A Bill to be introduced into parliament - if enacted, will establish a Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse - but has been met with disappointment.
What does the new Commonwealth Redress Scheme mean for survivors?
Published on 27 October 2017: Almost two years after the Royal Commission released their Redress and Civil Litigation Report, a Bill a Bill has been introduced to parliament, and an accompanying Explanatory Memoranda, setting out their plans for redress.
How to maximise WorkCover payments
Published on 25 October 2017: Ensuring calculations are correct and examining your entitlement to a lump sum payment for permanent impairment will help you to maximise your WorkCover entitlements.
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The authors of this blog are lawyers or consultants employed by the RCT Group of companies, which includes staff who work mainly within our Stringer Clark offices.
From time to time, we may also invite guest bloggers to contribute, in which case this will be made clear. Authors who are part of the RCT Group are qualified to practice law in Victoria, Australia. Any advice applies to Victorian State law as at the date of first publication. The information is a general guide only and is not a substitute for legal advice applicable to a user's own circumstances.
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Recent Authors
Madlaina MeisterOriginally completing a law degree in Switzerland, Madlaina also studied law in Sydney where she gained a Master of Laws from University of Sydney and a Diploma in Law from the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board.
Amy OlverAmy's expertise is in personal injury matters with a strong focus on Institutional and Sexual Abuse. She has run a significant number of claims for compensation for abuse under the protocols established by RCT and under other redress schemes.
Karen HartleyKaren's interest in working with and for people drew her to work for RCT. She is now a solicitor in our Personal Injury team at Dandenong.
Ian DallasIan was a founding partner in one of Central Victoria’s major personal injury law firms. His wide experience as a barrister, a Judge’s Associate in the Supreme Court and as a legal aid lawyer, means that he is well equipped to take on new challenges.
Creon CoolahanCreon completed his articles of clerkship in 1998, gaining a reputation for working hard to achieve results for injured people and their families before moving to Melbourne to hone his skills at some of Melbourne's leading law firms.