New road rules have been introduced to regulate the use of portable, wearable, and inbuilt devices while driving a vehicle or riding a motorbike. These new rules expand on the already established rules in place for mobile phones and took effect on the 31st of March.
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Victoria Posted onNew Driver Distraction Road Rules introduced in Victoria 2023
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Victoria Posted onCertificate of Capacity: Everything you need to know
What is a Certificate of Capacity and why do I need one? A Certificate of Capacity is a document that is issued by a medical practitioner to an injured person in Victoria. It is issued for the purposes of claiming compensation …
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Victoria Posted onPublic Liability Change: Supreme Court overturns Supermarket decision
Claiming public liability compensation for injuries sustained after a slip in your local supermarket is now wide open. Last year the ACT Supreme Court in Buljat v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2022] ACTSC 47 ruled against a customer who sustained …
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Victoria Posted onHow to make a TAC claim when injured by an Unidentified Vehicle
Have you been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident and you are unable to identify the party at fault? In Victoria, if you are injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may lodge a TAC …
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Victoria Posted onClaiming for medical and like expenses in Victoria
If you’re eligible for a WorkCover claim or a TAC claim, there are a range of benefits you can claim. The WorkCover and TAC schemes in Victoria both provide “no fault” benefits to those injured with an accepted claim regardless of …
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Posted onDifferent Types of Superannuation Insurances Explained
Superannuation is a savings plan for retirement that is offered to employees in Australia. It’s a way for workers to save for their retirement and ensure that they have a steady stream of income once they stop working. In addition to …
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Chronic illness and total and permanent disability claims
Many people who suffer from a chronic illness and are unable to work are unaware of the financial help that may be available to them, such as TPD insurance through your superannuation.
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Victoria Posted onSecurity Guard left wheelchair bound after workplace assault in Victoria: Employer Proved to be Liable
Zaparas Lawyers helped a security guard, who has been confined to a wheelchair for eight years after an assault while working, successfully prove his employer held responsibility for his injuries.
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Insurers and Centrelink: What you need to know about declaring income
One of the most important things when providing information to the insurer and Centrelink when making a compensation claim is to ensure that you’re declaring your income appropriately to avoid any trouble later.
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Victoria Posted onNavigating the process of conciliation in Victoria
Conciliation is a form of alternative dispute resolution which seeks to resolve disputes outside of the traditional courtroom setting, which is helpful if you don’t agree with a WorkCover decision.
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Posted onThe important role carers play in injury recovery
The role of a carer in caring for someone who has suffered an injury is critical in supporting them on their road to recovery and return to work.
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Working from home safety and your entitlements
Hybrid working arrangements are the new norm. With this comes the need to understand a worker’s rights to a safe work environment and compensation if injured while working from home.
