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WorkCover claims and pre-existing injuries
If you have a pre-existing injury that has worsened because of your job, you may be eligible to lodge a WorkCover claim. This includes injuries that have been aggravated, accelerated, exacerbated, or have reoccurred due to your work duties.
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WorkCover claims due to overexertion
Overexertion injuries occur through tasks such as repetitive motion, heavy lifting or extended periods of strain being put on the body. If you’re injured at work due to overexertion, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation under the Victorian WorkCover scheme.
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TAC claims when cyclists collide with stationary vehicles – “car dooring” claims
A TAC claim is not limited to individuals who have sustained an injury as a result of a moving motor vehicle. If you have sustained injuries as a result of transport accident due to a stationary/parked vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation through a TAC claim.
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Compensation options if your child is abused in paid childcare
This blog will take you through what child abuse in a paid childcare setting looks like and what you can do if your child has been abused while they were in care, including your options for abuse compensation.
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Am I eligible for WorkCover if I was injured while working from home?
With more Australians working from home, questions around WorkCover eligibility for remote injuries are becoming more common. This blog explains when you may be entitled to a WorkCover claim for injuries sustained while working from home.
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$1.3 million secured after successful COVID-19 Vaccine Scheme review application
Our experienced lawyers meticulously reviewed an initial COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme claim submitted by the client themselves and identified areas where losses had been underestimated or overlooked entirely. The client was originally offered less than $20,000, but we eventually secured them $1.3 million.
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TAC lump sum compensation due to permanent impairment
An impairment benefit claim is a lump sum payment made to an individual who has sustained a permanent and stable injury as a result of a transport accident. Should the individual succeed, they will receive compensation in the form of a lump sum.
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Public liability claims if injured in a rental home
Whether you're renting a long-term home or staying in a short-term holiday rental (e.g., Air BnB, Stayz etc), it’s important to know your rights if you're injured on the property.
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Complete Guide to TAC Benefits After a Transport Accident
We have previously written, in detail, about a range of benefits available after a motor vehicle accident, however, this blog provides an overview (one-stop-shop) of all the types of benefits you may be entitled to receive should you have an approved TAC claim.
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TAC entitlement to medical and like expenses after a motor vehicle accident
Understanding the intricacies of medical and like expense entitlements provided when you make a TAC claim can be difficult. This blog aims to provide clarity on your entitlements, empowering you to access the support you deserve.
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Abuse compensation claims against sporting institutions
Sporting institutions build teamwork skills and a sense of community. However, some have historically become breeding grounds for abuse. In Victoria, as in many other places, vulnerable individuals, often children, have suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse within sporting clubs and organisations.
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What is a WorkCover Certificate of Capacity and when do I need one?
When seeking medical care after a workplace injury, whether that be with your General Practitioner, specialist or from a hospital, it is important that you ask the doctor to provide a “WorkCover Certificate of Capacity” if you require time off work and are intending on claiming lost wages through a workers’ compensation claim.
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