Personal Injury

VIC

A comprehensive legal guide to advising and representing clients in matters of common law personal injury claims under the Wrongs Act in Victoria.

This valuable publication includes all commonly required forms and legal precedents and is a companion to the County and Supreme Court guides for Victoria. It enables practitioners to confidently assist injured clients to assert their rights.

A separate guide to TAC Claims is also available.

The easy-to-follow commentary covers all aspects of claims, including:

• The principles of negligence;
• Preparing and commencing claims;
• Guidance on lay and expert evidence;
• Documenting settlements.

The publication includes all the commonly required precedents, such as:

• Correspondence, including initial letter to defendant seeking information;
• Gathering information letters to client, insurer, and relevant authorities;
• Medical authorities;
• Instructions to settle;
• Example content for schedule of damages and issues.

The detailed Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.