Posts by Fortitude Legal
Winners – Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2019
The team at Fortitude Legal are thrilled to have been named winners at the Law Institute of Victoria’s 15th Annual Law Awards. The Awards are the most prestigious legal awards program in the State celebrating the “best of the best” and publicly recognising those who demonstrate excellence in legal practice. Named “Law Firm of the…
Read MorePilot Program for Emergency Workers and Volunteers
There is little doubt that our emergency service workers go above and beyond when carrying out their duties to assist, care for and protect individuals and the community when something goes wrong. It stands to reason that the psychological stress and pressure our front line workers can experience in the performance of their duties is…
Read MoreTom Burgoyne – Finalist 15th Victorian Legal Awards
Tom Burgoyne, Director and Principal Lawyer at our Geelong office has again been recognised for his outstanding service to the legal community, being named as Finalist in the Law Institute of Victoria 15th Annual Law Awards. The Victorian Legal Awards are the most prestigious legal awards program in the State celebrating the “best of the…
Read MoreFinalists 15th Victorian Legal Awards!
What is most important to the team at Fortitude Legal is to have clients who are happy with the conduct of their claim. Clients who feel heard and respected and have trust in us to deliver the best results for them. At Fortitude Legal we also aim to create a work environment that is both…
Read MoreThe ‘Once and For All’ Rule
Why we must get it right the first time! At Fortitude Legal, we understand that the time taken to prepare, pursue and present a Common Law claim can be frustrating. We must ensure we have tracked down every important piece of evidence, every important witness, had all pertinent issues addressed and prepared our client’s case…
Read MoreRespect Between Road Users
Having read a recent article “Vicious Cycle” in the Geelong Advertiser on 29 November 2018, Tom Burgoyne of our Geelong office had cause to reflect on an article that appeared on 26 June 2013, “Motorbike Crash Crisis”. These are Tom’s thoughts: As noted in the “Vicious Cycle” article there were said to have been 84…
Read MoreMandatory Helmets
The role that cyclists play as road users has become a topic of interest in recent times. Demands have been made for cyclists to, amongst many other things, register their bicycles and pay an insurance levy to cover any claims that may be made as a result of a transport accident under the TAC scheme.…
Read MoreRoad Authorities and Responsibilities
Whilst most members of our community are aware that the TAC is the statutory insurer responsible for paying compensation to those injured in a transport accident, fewer are aware of the responsibilities that are delegated to our road authorities. Our responsible road authorities include local councils and VicRoads. Road authorities are responsible for construction, inspection…
Read MoreImproved Entitlements for Those Injured in Transport Accidents
The Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 passed the upper house of Victorian Parliament on 20 September 2018. Yesterday this Bill received Royal Assent becoming law today. Although the Act has been dubbed Rory’s Law as our client, Rory Wilson, is the centerpiece of it, there are also further beneficial amendments for those who…
Read MoreRory’s Law – Improved Rights For Cyclists Announced
With an inspiring collaborative effort between the Victorian Government, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and various stakeholder groups, legislation was last night passed, introducing improved rights for cyclists in Victoria. Our deserving client, local Drysdale resident Rory Wilson, has made legal history with his case the catalyst for various changes to the Transport Accident Act…
Read MoreTradies National Health Month
This month marks Tradies National Health Month 2018, an initiative of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, seeking to raise awareness of the health and injury risks that those working in trade occupations face. According to Safe Work Australia, tradies are over represented when it comes to suffering a serious injury at work. Tradies make up 30%…
Read MoreMake Our Regional Roads Safer
Whilst it has been pleasing to see government expenditure leading to an improvement in road infrastructure in our regional communities, it is apparent that there is more to be done. The statistics demonstrate that you are far more likely to die in a transport accident in regional Victoria than in Melbourne. In 2017 there were 157…
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