When is it too late to claim WorkCover?
If you have been injured at work but delayed making a WorkCover claim it may not be too late to do so. While it is
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What happens to your job while you’re on WorkCover?
The question of what happens to your job when you’re on WorkCover is a common one. It is complex as it involves not only WorkCover
WorkCover, TAC and Centrelink
Unfortunately for some of our clients, and injured people in general, by the time they receive a lump sum settlement in their claim, they have
What to do if you don’t lodge a WorkCover claim immediately
We often see workers who have sustained an injury at work but who did not lodge a WorkCover claim (‘a claim’) immediately. Often this is
Can private recordings be used as evidence in Family Law proceedings?
Some marriage separations are amicable, and many are not. As family lawyers, we’re often asked by our clients whether recording conversations, with their former partners,
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
Annual leave now accrues while on WorkCover payments
Injured workers have recently gained the additional financial protection of being able to accrue annual leave while on WorkCover. Two cases heard by the Fair
To litigate or not to litigate? The Federal Redress Scheme
Update on the Commonwealth’s response to child abuse As the Commonwealth Government’s Redress scheme continues to be debated, we address a question that many clients
How to calculate weekly WorkCover payments
Calculating WorkCover weekly benefits or payments can be tricky. There are also some pitfalls, depending on when you choose to attend medical appointments. Here is
What to do if your employer won’t let you claim WorkCover
If you are injured at work, there are laws to protect your rights. This is why almost all Victorian employers have WorkCover insurance. In fact,
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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