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Changes to the National Redress Scheme in 2024 for survivors of child sexual abuse
Significant changes have been made to the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. A Bill was passed by the Australian Parliament on 20 March 2024 which included multiple significant changes, in an attempt to further aid those who have been impacted by institutional abuse.
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TAC claims involving unidentified drivers
If you’re injured on the road in Victoria, you may be entitled to TAC compensation regardless of whether you were at fault. Further, if someone else is found to be at fault, you may also be eligible to lodge a claim for TAC common law claim damages. But what if the other driver cannot be identified?
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Compensation entitlements if injured at the gym
If you have been injured at the gym, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you have suffered. To be eligible to claim compensation, your injuries will need to be permanent and stable and you’ll also need to prove that your injuries occurred in negligent circumstances.
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Concussion compensation due to sporting injuries
Have you had an impact to your head while playing sport? Head injuries in sports can cause concussions, leading to cognitive, physical and psychological injuries. If you’ve suffered a concussion in sport, you may be entitled to compensation through a public liability claim.
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TAC claims for nervous shock following a motor vehicle accident
If you've been impacted by witnessing a transport accident or witnessing a loved one seriously injured following an accident, you may be entitled to seek TAC compensation for the psychological injuries you developed. This is called a nervous shock claim.
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Proposed changes for Victorian WorkCover claims in 2024 will impact injured workers
A bill before the Victorian Parliament proposes alarming changes to the scheme that administers WorkCover claims. If the Bill passes, the changes will be enacted no later than 31 March 2024. This article looks at the proposed changes to mental injury/illness claims and changes to eligibility for weekly payment benefits beyond a period of 130 weeks.
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Compensation claims if injured by falling trees or branches
While public liability claims (slip-and-fall claims) in controlled environments are straightforward, tree-related injuries present unique legal challenges for those seeking compensation.
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Landmark High Court decision positive news for families of historical sexual abuse survivors
Positive news for secondary victims of childhood sexual abuse. The High Court has confirmed the decision of the Victorian Supreme Court, Court of Appeal in that eligible family members of secondary victims of historical abuse may seek compensation for the psychological injuries they have developed.
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Leave entitlements whilst receiving WorkCover
When workers suffer a workplace injury and are eligible for worker’s compensation, a common question is: “does my annual leave and sick leave accrue while on WorkCover?”
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If my employer doesn’t pay super contributions, can I still make a TPD claim?
A 2023 Federal Court of Australia case has found that where an employer fails to make super guarantee contributions in accordance with the relevant award, this failure results in the worker’s loss of chance to pursue a TPD claim. In this case, the employer was ordered to pay compensation to the worker for losses.
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Contractor vs worker - WorkCover claims Victoria
Whether a person is deemed to be an “worker” or a “contractor”, for the purposes of a WorkCover claim, can have significant effects on their worker’s compensation entitlements. We explore the distinction between worker and contractor, which is not always clear cut.
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Motor vehicle accidents while working – is it WorkCover or TAC?
If you’ve been injured as a result of a work-related motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you seek legal advice. This is because these types of claims can be complex as you are potentially entitled to both WorkCover no-fault benefits and TAC common law entitlements.
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