Tanya Neilson

Founder & Principal

Tanya is a highly experienced personal injury lawyer. She has extensive experience in all areas of personal injury litigation including:

Tanya’s extensive knowledge built up over many years, together with her substantial expertise practising exclusively in personal injury litigation, ensure that clients of Guardian Injury Law are ideally placed to receive the maximum compensation they deserve.

Tanya has practised in both metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria, so she has first-hand experience of some of the unique challenges facing injured Victorians across the state.

She has assisted people injured at farms and agricultural facilities across regional Victoria, through to inner-city and metro Melbourne construction industry accidents, warehouse accidents, office injuries, etc. Likewise, there can be unique challenges for road accident victims when injured on regional and remote roads vs the city freeways.

What to expect when you work with Tanya

Tanya is 100% dedicated to delivering personalised service to each and every client, purposefully tailored to their specific claim. Having founded the firm, she is passionate about the client-centric service principles she has developed.

Tanya will always:

  • be empathic and caring whilst fighting fiercely and fearlessly for every piece of compensation you deserve;
  • speak with you and write to you, in plain English;
  • keep you updated as to the progress of your claim; and
  • treat you with respect and dignity.

Awards

Memberships

  • Law Institute of Victoria
  • Australian Lawyers Alliance

Recent articles by Tanya

NDIS and compensation explained: what Australians need to know - Guardian Injury Law

NDIS and compensation explained: what Australians need to know

NDIS participants can also pursue compensation, but the two systems must be carefully coordinated. Here's what you need to know about paybacks, funding reductions, and your right to appeal.
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Can I still claim compensation in Victoria if I signed a waiver? Guardian Injury Law, Melbourne, Victoria

Can I still claim compensation in Victoria if I signed a waiver?

Signing a waiver doesn't always mean you've lost your right to compensation. This article explains how waivers work in Victorian public liability claims and when they may not hold up.
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Injured in an aged care facility? Legal rights and compensation options in Victoria - Guardian Injury Law, Melbourne

Injured in an aged care facility? Legal rights and compensation options in Victoria

Aged care residents in Victoria are protected by clear legal rights - but many families don't know what to do when those rights are breached. This article outlines what the law says and what steps to take if your loved one has been injured in an aged care facility.
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Can I lodge multiple TPD claims for the same injury?

Can I lodge multiple TPD claims for the same injury?

If you have stopped work due to illness or injury, you may be able to pursue a total permanent disability (TPD) claim with your super fund for a lump sum insurance payout. We often speak with clients who ask, "Can I lodge multiple TPD claims for the same injury/illness?"
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