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WorkCover Claim Guide

Sustaining a workplace injury can be lifechanging and stressful. At Brave Legal, our personal injury lawyers support injured workers to obtain the compensation they need so that they can focus on what matters.

5 min Anastasia Nagorny
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Energy Australia fined after workplace death at Yallourn Power Station

Brave Legal and the Edwards family fought for justice for their son and brother who died as a result of a fatal electrical explosion at Yallourn power station.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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Significant changes to the “fundamentally broken” WorkCover scheme

The main objective of these WorkCover amendments is to promote and achieve better outcomes for both workers and businesses.

2 min Anastasia Nagorny
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Medical provider’s negligence causes hearing loss

The Brave Legal medical negligence team recently investigated a diagnosis of tinnitus and hearing loss, a condition typically associated with a work-related injury.

< 1 min Jyoti Haikerwal
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Lawfully Explained: Claiming Workers Compensation

Bree Knoester joins the Lawfully Explained podcast to explain the differences in personal injury across the states and whether you’re covered for everything from lunch break mishaps to psychological trauma.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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Brave family relieved as Worksafe overturn their decision

Brave Legal and the Edwards family fought for justice for their son and brother who died as a result of a fatal electrical explosion at Yallourn power station.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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Brave client continues to fight two years after son’s death

Bree Knoester and the Brave Legal team continue to stand alongside a grieving family in their pursuit of a WorkSafe prosecution in relation to the death of their son.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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Provisional payments now available to injured workers

From 1 July 2021, Victorian workers with work-related mental health injuries can access treatment and services whilst their Workcover claim is being determined.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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The Problem With Workers’ Compensation | The Project

Our brave client, Mick and Principal Lawyer Bree Knoester speak out about poor WorkCover insurer tactics that cause delays and worsen injuries.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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Important decision for workers with psychiatric conditions

The Court of Appeal handed down an important decision for WorkCover practitioners assisting workers at Conciliation.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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“Immoral and unethical” | Four Corners

Bree Knoester and brave client Chris join the investigation into “immoral and unethical” practices in the workers’ compensation system.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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National newspaper found responsible for psychological injuries

In a legal world first, Bree Knoester assisted a former crime reporter with PTSD hold a media organisation accountable for failing to provide a safe workplace.

< 1 min Bree Knoester
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The Law Report: YZ vs The Age

Bree Knoester joins “The Law Report” with Damien Carrick to discuss the world first judgement against The Age for a former journalists’ PTSD.

< 1 min Bree Knoester

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