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WorkCover Impairment Benefits Victoria
How Much Compensation Can You Receive for an Impairment Benefit Claim? If you’ve suffered a workplace injury in Victoria and have been left with a permanent impairment, you may be entitled to a WorkCover Impairment Benefit. An Impairment Benefit is a lump sum compensation payment available to workers who have sustained a permanent work-related injury…
Read MoreThe Perpetrator Has Been Convicted – What Are My Rights To Compensation?
The perpetrator has been convicted, now what? If you have been injured as a result of a crime, you may be entitled to substantial lump sum compensation. This could include a claim against the perpetrator and/or the institution who failed to protect you from the crime. If the perpetrator has either pleaded guilty or been…
Read MoreInjury Caused By Livestock Straying Onto Road – Your Rights
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER HITTING LIVESTOCK? Many people are unsure about what to do after hitting livestock on a Victorian road. Following these steps can help protect your safety, preserve important evidence and any future compensation claim: Report to police immediately Report to local Council (who, in most cases, send a ranger to…
Read MoreThoracic Spine Injury Compensation In Victoria
Mid-Back Injuries and Your Right to Compensation Thoracic spine injuries—affecting the mid-back—are less common than neck or lower back injuries, but they can be equally serious in compensation claims across Victoria. The thoracic spine plays a critical role in posture, stability and protection of vital organs. When injured, it can affect breathing, movement and overall…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You’re Injured At Work In Victoria
What To Do If You’re Injured at Work in Victoria If you’ve been injured at work in Victoria, taking the right steps early can significantly impact your access to income support, medical treatment, and potential compensation entitlements. Workplace injury claims are often time-sensitive and evidence-dependent, so acting promptly and strategically is critical. Who This…
Read MoreShoulder Injury Compensation in Victoria
WHAT COMPENSATION AM I ENTITLED TO? We often find that shoulder injuries will satisfy the “serious injury” thresholds in TAC claims under the Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic) and WorkCover claims under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic), resulting in Serious Injury Certificates being granted, as well as satisfying the “significant injury”…
Read MoreCauda Equina Syndrome Compensation Guide
Article by Cameron Cowan, Principal Lawyer & Director Cauda Equina Syndrome Compensation Guide At Fortitude Legal, we often see that injuries at work can lead to major ongoing consequences. Injury to the low back often occurs at work as a result of activities including reaching, lifting, bending, twisting, sustained or awkward postures and repetitive movements. Workers may often hope…
Read MoreReturning to Work After Injury (Victoria): Rights & Obligations
Returning to work after an injury at work can be challenging and can sometimes feel overwhelming. This is especially true if you need time to rest and recover. Workers and employers have clear responsibilities and obligations when it comes to returning to work after an injury. Here is what you need to know. Your Obligations…
Read MoreRecent Changes to WorkCover Death Benefits
Dependency Claim Victoria – Recent Changes to WorkCover Death Benefits When a loved one dies because of a workplace injury or illness, the emotional and financial impact on a family can be devastating. In Victoria, the law provides financial support to eligible family members through dependency claims and WorkCover death benefits. Recent reforms to the…
Read MoreInjured at a Trampoline Park or Adventure Park
Injured at a Trampoline Park or Adventure Park: Understanding Your Legal Options Trampoline Parks and Adventure Parks are fun ways for children (and adults) to spend time and to help stay fit. As is expected in life, no activities are risk free. Participating in activities at trampoline parks/adventure parks involves the risk of being injured. …
Read MoreStandard Of Proof Personal Injury Law Experts
STANDARD OF PROOF PERSONAL INJURY LAW EXPERTS BURDEN AND STANDARD OF PROOF INJURY CLAIMS; DO I STILL HAVE A CIVIL CLAIM IF THE POLICE OR WORKSAFE DO NOT TAKE FORMAL ACTION IN AN ACCIDENT? As personal injury lawyers providing advice to clients, we find that people are often surprised to hear that not only are…
Read MoreNot Wearing A Seatbelt. Do I Still Have Rights?
Not Wearing A Seatbelt. Do I Still Have Rights? In writing this article, we want to make it clear that as personal injury lawyers we see the devastating impact of transport accidents every day. Wearing a seatbelt is not only law but reduces the risk of injury or death in a transport accident. In our…
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