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Welcome to our News page, where we share our opinions and editorials on personal injury law.  As a leading Victorian personal injury law firm, we understand the devastating impact that injuries have on individuals and their families.

We believe that everyone has the right to access justice and fair compensation when they have been wrongfully injured.  Through our News page, we hope to inform our readers on important legal issues by sharing our experiences and expertise.

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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...
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Pilot 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,...
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Tom 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...
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Finalists 15th Victorian Legal Awards!

What is most important to the team at Fortitude Legal is to have clients who are happy with the conduct...
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The ‘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,...
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Respect Between Road Users

Having read a recent article "Vicious Cycle" in the Geelong Advertiser on 29 November 2018, Tom Burgoyne of our Geelong...
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Mandatory Helmets

The role that cyclists play as road users has become a topic of interest in recent times.  Demands have been...
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Road Authorities and Responsibilities

Whilst most members of our community are aware that the TAC is the statutory insurer responsible for paying compensation to...
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Improved 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...
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Rory’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...
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Tradies National Health Month

This month marks Tradies National Health Month 2018, an initiative of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, seeking to raise awareness of...
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Make 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...