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You cannot be serious
Record ID:
84265
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2020
Author:
Gill, Harry ;
Subject:
Workcover ; Damages ; Transport Accident Compensation ; Personal Injury ; Case Law ; Proof ;
Source:
LIJ (2020) 94 No 5
Date_of_entry:
01/05/2020
Notes:
John Mcnroe's famous edict can strike a shiver down the spine of any plaintiff personal injury lawyer. This is because proof of serious injury is the threshold for making a common law claim for damages under either the Workcover or TAC schemes - case law discussed - serious injury where plaintiff returns to work.
Section:
Feature
Cases:
Demmler v Transport Accident Commission [2018] VSCA 284 ; Stijepic v One Force Group Aust Pty Ltd & Anor [2009] VSCA 181 ;
Month:
May

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