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Coronial Inquests in Victoria Explained: The Process and the Bourke Street Mall Inquest

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 Bree Knoester
Brave Legal News
Inside the Brave Legal Work Placement Program

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
Medical negligence News
Statutory Duty of Candour: Understanding Serious Adverse Events

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
Medical negligence News
A national conversation: Pathways following birth trauma in Victoria

With birth trauma under the spotlight following the NSW Birth Trauma Report, our team explains the complaint and legal pathways available in Victoria.

4 min Bree Knoester
Medical negligence News
Beyond the Birth Suite: An Overview of the NSW Birth Trauma Report

One year on from the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, we review the Committee’s key findings and recommendations, and note recent developments in maternity care.

3 min Bree Knoester
Medical negligence News
Case Study: Taylor v Woodgate – Records vs Recollection

Taylor v Woodgate highlights the significant weight courts place on contemporaneous clinical records when assessing conflicting accounts in medical negligence claims.

4 min Bree Knoester
Medical negligence
Case study: Aggravated damages in medical negligence

Aggravated damages in medical negligence cases remain limited and uncertain in Australia, but international case law offers valuable insights.

4 min Bree Knoester
Workers compensation
Settlements: The interplay between WorkCover and employment law

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 Bree Knoester
Workers compensation
Case Note: Elisha v Vision Australia Limited [2024] – Disciplinary Processes & Employee Rights

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 Bree Knoester
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