Editorial
What Is The Workplace Injury Commission?
On 1 September 2022, the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service changed its name to the Workplace Injury Commission (“WIC”). The WIC is responsible for attempting to resolve disputes in relation to workers compensation entitlements between an injured worker and the WorkCover insurer via conciliation or arbitration. The introduction of the WIC led to some additional changes…
Read MoreCan my Employer or WorkCover Agent Attend my Medical Appointments?
Can my Employer or WorkCover Agent Attend my Medical Appointments? The simple answer is no. Without your consent, it is a flagrant breach of your privacy. Many of our clients approach us and query whether their employer or their WorkCover representative is permitted to attend their private medical appointments. Frequently, employers and their representatives ‘invite’…
Read MoreTruckies Rocked by Suicide Trauma Fight for Justice
A Category of Forgotten Worker/Road User This is an extremely distressing topic for us to raise, but we feel that not having the debate is to sit back and perpetuate a failure of the law and insurance for a category of hard-working, everyday people. It is a topic that involves the tragedy of suicide,…
Read MoreEven if Your Vehicle is on Autopilot – You’d Better Not Be!
Yesterday’s horrific transport accident in Armadale which left a woman in a critical condition at The Alfred Hospital after being struck by the driver of a vehicle allegedly on Autopilot, is a stark reminder of every driver’s need to understand the capabilities of the technology they are using and their non-delegable duty to be responsible…
Read MoreInjury involving an e-scooter?
INJURY INVOLVING AN E-SCOOTER? Ongoing Issues Since the first trial of e-scooters in Australia in 2021, the media has been littered with stories of people suffering injury as a result of their foray into riding e-scooters, and/or pedestrian encounters with e-scooter riders. The ABC recently reported that “A study by the Royal Melbourne Hospital found 256…
Read MoreWhat do I do when TAC advise me of my eligibility for common law compensation?
What does it mean if the TAC advise me I’m eligible for common law compensation? If you have received a letter from the TAC notifying you of your eligibility to apply for common law compensation, the TAC has done what is known as proactively granting you a serious injury certificate. One of the functions of…
Read MoreExposed to Asbestos Can I Sue?
Understanding Asbestos Exposure and Legal Options Asbestos is resistant to heat, fire and electricity and as such, asbestos products were commonly used in building, construction and insulation, in particular between 1940 and 1987. It was widely used in fibro sheeting, drains, roofs and gutters, as well as in brake pads of vehicles. It is now…
Read MoreHow To Win a Personal Injury Claim
As with anything in life, preparation is key to winning your personal injury claim. With a well-honed, award winning team like Fortitude Legal, our years of litigation experience have taught us what to expect when it comes to getting you the best financial outcome in your claim and to anticipate and be prepared for the…
Read MoreFinalists – Australian Law Awards 2020
Fortitude Legal were again named as Finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards for the 3rd year running in both the Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year Award and the NewLaw Firm of the Year Award. NewLaw is where law firms adopt a model, process or tool that changes the way we deliver legal…
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…
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