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How Long Does a WorkCover Claim Take in Victoria?

How Long Does a WorkCover Claim Take in Victoria?

There’s no single answer to this one, and anyone who tells you otherwise probably isn’t being upfront with you. A straightforward physical injury claim with no dispute can be decided…

Can I Choose My Own Doctor in a WorkCover Claim? Understanding Your Medical Rights in Victoria

Can I Choose My Own Doctor in a WorkCover Claim? Understanding Your Medical Rights in Victoria

If you’ve been injured at work, one of the first calls you’ll get is often from someone — an employer, a well-meaning colleague, sometimes the insurer’s agent — suggesting you…

How Much Compensation Can You Claim for a Work Injury in Victoria?

How Much Compensation Can You Claim for a Work Injury in Victoria?

One of the first questions many injured workers ask after a workplace accident is, “How much compensation am I entitled to?” It’s a natural question. A workplace injury can have…

Psychological Injury Claims in Victoria: Can You Still Claim WorkCover for Stress and Mental Health?

Psychological Injury Claims in Victoria: Can You Still Claim WorkCover for Stress and Mental Health?

Mental health injuries are now one of the fastest-growing types of workplace compensation claims in Victoria. While many people associate workplace injuries with physical accidents, the reality is that psychological…

What Should You Do Immediately After a Workplace Injury in Victoria?

What Should You Do Immediately After a Workplace Injury in Victoria?

A workplace injury can happen when you least expect it. Whether you’ve suffered a back injury while lifting, slipped and fallen at work, developed a repetitive strain injury, or experienced…

Serious Injury Claims in Victoria: What Are Your Rights After a Life-Changing Injury?

Serious Injury Claims in Victoria: What Are Your Rights After a Life-Changing Injury?

A serious injury can affect far more than your physical health. It can impact your ability to work, your financial security, your relationships, and your overall quality of life for…

What Happens If Your WorkCover Claim Is Rejected?

What Happens If Your WorkCover Claim Is Rejected?

Having your WorkCover claim rejected can be frustrating, stressful and overwhelming, particularly when you’re already dealing with the physical, emotional or financial impact of a workplace injury. Many injured workers…

How the 2024 WorkCover reforms continue to affect injured workers in 2026

How the 2024 WorkCover reforms continue to affect injured workers in 2026

Victoria’s WorkCover scheme has undergone some of the most significant changes in recent years, affecting thousands of injured workers across the state. Whether you have suffered a physical workplace injury,…

Your Right to Common Law Damages After a Work Injury in Victoria

Your Right to Common Law Damages After a Work Injury in Victoria

If you’ve been injured at work, you may already be aware of your entitlement to weekly payments, medical expenses, and a potential impairment benefit through Victoria’s no-fault WorkCover scheme. But…

Understanding TAC Compensation: What You Could Be Entitled to After a Motor Vehicle Accident Injured in a car, bike, or pedestrian accident in Victoria? You may be eligible for more than you think.

Understanding TAC Compensation: What You Could Be Entitled to After a Motor Vehicle Accident Injured in a car, bike, or pedestrian accident in Victoria? You may be eligible for more than you think.

At PRD Compensation, we believe clarity is key—especially when you’re trying to recover after a traumatic road accident. If you’ve suffered injuries in a transport accident, the Transport Accident Commission…

Workplace Death Compensation in Victoria: What Families Need to Know

Workplace Death Compensation in Victoria: What Families Need to Know

If you’ve been injured at work, you may Losing a loved one to a workplace injury or illness is heartbreaking and the emotional toll is often compounded by financial stress.…

Losing Someone in a Road Crash: How You Might Be Entitled to TAC Death Benefits

Losing Someone in a Road Crash: How You Might Be Entitled to TAC Death Benefits

Losing a loved one in a motor vehicle accident is one of life’s most painful and traumatic experiences. On top of the grief and loss, you may face real practical…

Injured in a Road Accident? Here’s What To Do Next (Victoria)

Injured in a Road Accident? Here’s What To Do Next (Victoria)

A road accident can turn your life upside down in an instant—especially when you’re left injured and unsure what to do next. Understanding your rights under Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission…

Injured in Public? Know Your Rights Under Victoria’s Liability Laws

Injured in Public? Know Your Rights Under Victoria’s Liability Laws

Lead-In Summary If you’ve been hurt in a public or private setting, compensation may be available under public liability laws. Here’s how to navigate the process and what it means…

When Superannuation Fails: Cbus Admits to Law Breach, Faces $23.5M Fine

When Superannuation Fails: Cbus Admits to Law Breach, Faces $23.5M Fine

Delays in insurance payouts left thousands of Australians in distress. Here’s what happened — and why it matters. Lead-In Summary Cbus, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, has admitted to…

Best Practice Guidelines for General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals

Best Practice Guidelines for General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals

Reducing the Risk of Medical Negligence Claims As a general practitioner (GP) or allied health professional, providing high-quality care is always the priority. However, even with the best intentions, medical…

Injured While Travelling Interstate? Here’s When TAC Covers You

Injured While Travelling Interstate? Here’s When TAC Covers You

Understanding TAC Coverage Across Borders Getting injured in a road accident is difficult enough. But when the crash happens interstate, many people are left wondering: Does the TAC still apply? The answer isn’t…

Superannuation Delays After Death: What ASIC’s Report Means for You

Superannuation Delays After Death: What ASIC’s Report Means for You

A new ASIC report has exposed major delays in processing superannuation death benefits—leaving grieving families in limbo. Here’s what this means for your rights, and how PRD Compensation can help…

Beyond the Case: How PRD Compensation Empowers Communities with Real Legal Support

Beyond the Case: How PRD Compensation Empowers Communities with Real Legal Support

At PRD Compensation, community work isn’t an add-on—it’s part of the job. By working directly with diverse communities across Victoria, the firm is making the legal system fairer, more accessible, and…

Why Community Service Matters in Law—Milad Juma on Equity, Advocacy, and Real Impact

Why Community Service Matters in Law—Milad Juma on Equity, Advocacy, and Real Impact

In a candid conversation on The Boutique Lawyer Show, PRD Compensation Partner Milad Juma explained why community service isn’t just something the firm does—it’s who they are. From empowering marginalised clients…

A Simple Guide to Making a WorkSafe Claim in Victoria

A Simple Guide to Making a WorkSafe Claim in Victoria

If you’ve been injured on the job or developed a work-related illness, you may be entitled to support under WorkSafe Victoria. This guide breaks down the process what to do,…

When a Job Ends Unfairly: What the ABC-Lattouf Case Teaches Injured Workers about Standing Up for Their Rights

When a Job Ends Unfairly: What the ABC-Lattouf Case Teaches Injured Workers about Standing Up for Their Rights

The Federal Court’s ruling that the ABC unlawfully terminated journalist Antoinette Lattouf is more than a win for one employee. It’s a clear reminder that every worker—whether in a newsroom,…

Justice Reinstated: PRD Compensation Wins Appeal for Injured Technician Denied Compensation

Justice Reinstated: PRD Compensation Wins Appeal for Injured Technician Denied Compensation

After a serious workplace injury left him unable to continue his career, Mr Juma’s initial claim for loss of earning capacity was denied. With PRD Compensation by his side, the…

Injured in a Road Accident? Here’s How the TAC Can Support You

Injured in a Road Accident? Here’s How the TAC Can Support You

Lead-in Summary: Whether you were a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian if you’ve been hurt in a transport accident in Victoria, the Transport Accident Commission (tac claims) may be able…

Getting the Help You Need: What TAC Covers After a Road Injury

Getting the Help You Need: What TAC Covers After a Road Injury

Lead-in Summary: If you’ve been injured on a Victorian road—whether in a car, on a bike, or as a pedestrian—the Transport Accident Commission (TAC Claims) offers essential support for your…

Managing Patients with Insurance Claims: Best Practices for Doctors in Victoria

Managing Patients with Insurance Claims: Best Practices for Doctors in Victoria

Doctors in Victoria often encounter patients whose injuries or illnesses fall under insurance claims through WorkSafe (for workplace injuries) or the Transport Accident Commission (TAC Claims) (for transport-related injuries). These…

Accessing Treatment and Services Through the TAC

Accessing Treatment and Services Through the TAC

What You Need to Know If you’ve been injured in a transport accident in Victoria, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) can help cover a range of treatments and services to…

Understanding TAC Support

Understanding TAC Support

How the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Can Help You If you’ve been injured in a transport accident in Victoria, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is here to help. The TAC…

The Importance of Community Service in Legal Practice: Insights from Milad Juma

The Importance of Community Service in Legal Practice: Insights from Milad Juma

In a recent episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show by Lawyers Weekly, PRD Compensation’s partner Milad Juma discussed the vital role of community service in legal practice. As a firm,…

PRD Compensation’s Commitment to Community: Making a Lasting Impact

PRD Compensation’s Commitment to Community: Making a Lasting Impact

At PRD Compensation, community service isn’t just a part of our work; it’s a reflection of who we are. As a firm dedicated to ensuring access to justice for all Victorians,…

Navigating the Public Liability System in Victoria: A Guide for Injured Individuals

Navigating the Public Liability System in Victoria: A Guide for Injured Individuals

If you’ve been injured due to an accident in a public place, on private property, or during a business activity in Victoria, you may be entitled to compensation through the…

Public Liability Claims

Public Liability Claims

There is a general misconception that a “public liability claim” is restricted to injuries that occur in a publicly owned space. On the contrary, public liability claims cover injuries sustained…

Physicians Practice

Physicians Practice

As a physician, the fear of a malpractice lawsuit will always be present. But knowing you are doing all you can to prevent one from occurring can help set your…

Preventing Workplace Injuries

Preventing Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries can be devastating, not only for the person who is harmed, but also for the rest of the team taking on extra workload as well as the business.…

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