A significant decision regarding patient consent and care in obstetric practice has been handed down in recent case law: Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157.

3 min Charlie Hondow

Recent UK case law has narrowed the scope of some psychiatric injury claims. We consider how Australian law differs, what this means in practice, and why further restrictions could create additional barriers for families already facing significant loss.

2 min Luca Cherubin

Brave Legal lawyer Jo Martino shares key insights from the Medico Legal Congress, highlighting the critical importance of thoroughly reviewing and interrogating clinical records in legal matters.

2 min Joanne Martino

Our medical negligence lawyers, Bree Knoester, Luca Cherubin and Jo Martino presented a workshop for doctors and medical indemnity insurers on the topic of Open Disclosure and Adverse Risk Investigations.

2 min Bree Knoester

After being involved in a complex Coronial Inquest, Associate, Anastasia Nagorny, prepared some introductory information for families navigating the processes of the Coroner’s Court.

4 min Anastasia Nagorny

New psychological health regulations take effect on 1 December 2025. Our Workcover lawyers explain how these changes clarify employer duties to manage psychosocial hazards.

2 min Anastasia Nagorny

Brave Legal’s Work Placement Student Program gave Hannah Brodribb hands-on experience across personal injury cases and valuable insight into our values.

2 min Bree Knoester

The 2024 WorkCover amendments have reshaped mental injury claims in Victoria. Our work injury lawyers explain the new rules and what they mean for workers.

4 min Anastasia Nagorny

Patients have a right to be told when something goes seriously wrong in their care. This article explains what should happen under the Statutory Duty of Candour when a serious adverse event occurs.

3 min Bree Knoester