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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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Exposed 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...
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How 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...
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Injured on the Road – Cyclists Rights

As a cyclist, you may have entitlements under the transport accident scheme if you were injured as a result of...
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Dog Attacks – Your Rights

DOG ATTACKS - YOUR RIGHTS A. What Are Your Rights? The Wrongs Act 1958 ('the Act') is the primary legislation...
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Finalists – Geelong Business Excellence Awards 2020

We are thrilled to have been named Finalists in the Geelong Business Excellence Awards 2020. Established by the Geelong Chamber...
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Finalists – Australian Law Awards 2020

Fortitude Legal were again named as Finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards for the 3rd year running in...
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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...