A life-changing motorbike accident A life-changing motorbike accident On death’s door: our client was riding his motorbike when he was hit from behind by a driver. Motorbike riders are one of the most vulnerable road users and statistically the most likely to be injured or killed on the road. In 2024, 63 motorcyclists were killed on the road in […] Read More…
School workplace injuries on the rise School workplace injuries on the rise Astoundingly, recent data indicates that incidents of workplace injuries by school and tertiary teachers are on the rise. WorkSafe data shows teachers from state and private schools, as well as tertiary and TAFE educators, made 1,199 of claims in 2022 and 1,468 claims in 2023. In the last 12 […] Read More…
Your right to feel safe from violence at work Your right to feel safe from violence at work WorkSafe’s “It’s never OK” campaign focuses on the alarming violence and aggression that too many workers face every day. Our experience is that it is the front-line workers who are most at risk of suffering an injury due to violence and aggression in the workplace. […] Read More…
When workplace safety fails: A taxi driver’s story When workplace safety fails: A taxi driver’s story This October is WorkSafe Month which reminds us that every worker deserves to be safe — every job, every day. During WorkSafe Month, we reflect on stories that highlight why safety must remain a priority across all workplaces – not just on construction sites or factory floors, […] Read More…
TAC claims aren’t just for car drivers: here’s who’s covered TAC claims aren’t just for car drivers: here’s who’s covered When most people think about TAC (Transport Accident Commission) claims, they picture car crashes. But the truth is, the TAC scheme covers anyone injured on Victorian roads, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and public transport users. How TAC works When Victorian motorists pay their vehicle registration, […] Read More…
Navigating WorkCover claims for foreign-born Aussie workers Navigating WorkCover claims for foreign-born Aussie workers Many Aussies know they can make a WorkCover claim if they are injured at work – but what about English as a Second Language (ESL) Australians? For many international-born workers, the idea of making a claim after a work injury can be daunting. In fact, many aren’t aware […] Read More…
Success at the Medical Panel: Physical injuries Success at the Medical Panel: Physical injuries If you have been injured and are due to have an impairment examination, or you have had an examination and have been disappointed with the impairment percentage result, we can help you. In our experience, many clients have been given a low initial rating and had considered giving […] Read More…
Success at the Medical Panel: Psychological injuries Success at the Medical Panel: Psychological injuries If you have suffered a traumatic psychological injury due to bullying, harassment or trauma and are due to have an impairment examination, or you have had an examination and have been disappointed with the impairment percentage result, we can help you. In our experience, many clients have been […] Read More…
Pursuing a Psychological WorkCover claim Pursuing a Psychological WorkCover claim Psychological injuries or mental health claims now account for almost 20% of all new Workcover claims. In principle there is no difference between suffering a physical injury at work or a psychological injury at work. Our client, Matt Cocks, was a victim of bullying and harassment at Victoria Police – […] Read More…
$250,000 for injured train passenger $250,000 for injured train passenger Did you know that a TAC claim is not just exclusive to car accidents? You can make a TAC claim for any kind of transport injury, including as a motorbike rider, cyclist, pedestrian and even a passenger on a tram or train. A $250,000 compensation success Our client, Jane (not […] Read More…