Legal Compass

‘Volenti non fit injuria’ “Sounds Latin. That’s a dead language, right?” It is (for the most part, anyway!).  Unfortunately, the legal profession has continued to use many [...]

We look at how the different professions of psychology, psychiatry and counselling play a role in your personal injury claim. While there are crossovers between the professions, there are [...]

We look at how the different professions of psychology, psychiatry and counselling play a role in your personal injury claim. While there are crossovers between the professions, there are [...]

We look at how the different professions of psychology, psychiatry and counselling play a role in your personal injury claim. While there are crossovers between the professions, there are [...]

In this TAC case review, an original claim was lodged some years ago and denied by TAC. The claimant appealed that decision to the VCAT and was unsuccessful. Still not satisfied with the [...]

There has long been talk of a revamp to Victoria’s workers compensation scheme, WorkCover. This has now come to fruition, with changes taking effect form 31 March 2024.

This case review is a reminder that claims for medical negligence often rest heavily on the expert medical evidence which each party introduces to the Court, and that the evidence of a treating [...]

This medical negligence claim against a chiropractor is a reminder of the way that memory changes and shifts over time, the critical importance of thorough clinical notes, and a further warning [...]

An intentional tort is a type of personal injury claim that relates to an intentional act that results in injury. The definition or meaning of “injury” is crucial. It could include, for example, [...]

Sometimes an injured person may find themselves in a situation where they need to change lawyers part way through their personal injury claim. It is important to be aware of your rights, and the [...]

When a worker suffers a workplace injury, this can often put a strain on their ability to perform their job as they did before the injury. As this strain continues, the injured worker may [...]

In some circumstances, compensation can be available for injuries caused to you or your baby before, during or after childbirth, caused by negligent treatment or advice given by a health [...]