In this edition of Precedent, lawyers are reminded of the importance of clients’ legal advice history, payment characterisation, deeds, and collaboration in Workers’ Compensation and Employment matters.

7 min Anastasia Nagorny

High Court case Elisha v Vision Australia Limited [2024] highlights the importance of fair disciplinary processes and employees understanding their rights to pursue claims, even after settlement.

4 min Anastasia Nagorny

Losing a loved one at work is overwhelming. The Brave Legal Dependency Claims Guide covers everything you need to know – eligibility, entitlements, the claims process, and key case law.

5 min Anastasia Nagorny

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

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

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

2 min Anastasia Nagorny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

< 1 min Bree Knoester

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

< 1 min Bree Knoester

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

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