How are victims of crime compensated in Victoria?
In addition to a common law claim for damages, there are two other ways of obtaining compensation if you have suffered injury or death as the result of a crime in Victoria.
What is TPD cover and do I have it?
TPD = total and permanent disability. TPD cover is an insurance policy for the situation where you are unable to work due to injury or illness.
Why should I have a Power of Attorney?
If you experience an accident or illness you may lose the capacity, either temporarily or permanently to make decisions about matters such as your medical treatment, financial or personal matters.
What do my loved ones do if I die without a Will?
If you die without a will, an application will most likely need to be made to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a grant of ‘Letters of Administration’*. In most instances the grant is made to [...]
Who pays my benefits when I make a workers compensation claim?
Every employer in Victoria must take out a workers compensation insurance policy. They are then covered by Victoria’s workers compensation scheme, which is administered by WorkSafe.
Do I have to tell a new employer about my injury?
No, you don’t and discrimination law prohibits employers from refusing to offer you a job on the basis of a ‘disability’.
Can I get sacked for making a workers compensation claim?
Short answer: No… unless your employer wants to face criminal charges for doing so.
Did you know that the TAC is your insurer?
Most people know that the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is a body that raises awareness about road safety but many people don’t know that the TAC is also an insurance company.
