Personal InjuryVIC
A comprehensive legal guide to advising and representing clients in matters of common law personal injury claims under the Wrongs Act in Victoria.
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Overview
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.
Ready To Use Resources
Choose from ready-to-use legal documents within this Publication.
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- ALERTS - Nil“”
- Full Commentary - Personal Injury (VIC)“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview and limitation periods“Overview and scope of publication This guide deals with personal injury claims, the questions and considerations practitioners should take into account and the steps necessary to get the claim underway.”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Elements of negligence
- C. Particular negligence situations
- D. Defences
- E. Damages
- F. Supporting and preparing the claim
- G. Settling the matter
- H. Going to court
- I. Judgement and costs
- J. Finalising the matter
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
Our Authors
More than 45 legal professionals have contributed to By Lawyers' Australian publications, all helping to ensure content is updated regularly to reflect changes in legislation, practice and procedure.
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