Guardian Injury Law

03/05/2026

If you have been injured at work, you will very quickly hear the term “certificate of capacity”. This document sits at the centre of your WorkCover claim and can affect your weekly payments, your medical treatment, your return-to-work options and, in some cases, whether your claim is accepted or can continue at all.

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01/05/2026

Guardian Injury Law was featured on A Current Affair in a segment titled "Compensation fails woman injured by COVID vaccine" - the story of an Australian small business owner facing financial ruin after a serious vaccine injury.

The compensation system is failing people who need it most - we're here to make sure you're not one of them.

Watch the segment here:

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27/04/2026

Guardian Injury Law was featured in a recent ABC News investigation into Australia's COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme - and the toll it's taking on seriously injured Australians.

If your claim has stalled or you're not sure where to turn, we can help. Read the full article on ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/covid-vaccine-injury-victims-health-deteriorating-compensation/106512348

27/04/2026

Guardian Injury Law was recently featured on the ABC's 7.30 Report in an investigation into Australia's COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme.

The stories being told are ones we know well. If your claim has stalled or you're struggling with the process, we're here to help.

Watch the segment here:

For years these vaccine-injured Australians have been trying to get compensation from a 'torturous' government compensation scheme, and hundreds of people ar...

25/04/2026

The Supreme Court of Victoria has handed down a landmark medical negligence decision concerning a patient’s right to provide free and voluntary consent. The Court found in Gawthorp v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157, that the defendant hospital was liable in battery and negligence after a vaginal examination was performed without the patient’s free and voluntary consent. Read more about what this case means for informed consent and patient rights in Victoria: https://dub.sh/Lr61uuU

23/03/2026

If a cyclist has been injured in Victoria whilst riding a bicycle, they may be able to lodge a TAC claim for lump sum compensation and other benefits.

This blog explores the TAC benefits available to cyclists injured in a motor vehicle accident, including medical expenses, weekly payments and lump sum compensation.

Importantly, we also look at what cyclists should do if their claim is rejected by the TAC.
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09/03/2026

Increasingly, violent storms leave many areas of Victoria riddled with fallen or weak trees and branches. Serious injuries could result if a tree or branch were to fall on you.

While public liability claims (slip-and-fall claims) in controlled environments are straightforward, tree-related injuries present unique legal challenges for those seeking compensation.

This blog delves into how courts evaluate compensation claims in these scenarios, where unpredictable forces of nature can add complexity.
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23/02/2026

If you’re injured on the road in Victoria and it wasn’t your fault, on top of your standard TAC benefits, you may also be eligible to lodge a common law claim.

Your injuries must be permanent and deemed serious, and someone else must have been at fault or caused the accident.

Common law entitlements include compensation payments for pain and suffering and for economic loss.

Claims are not always straightforward, and we’d always recommend having a highly skilled TAC compensation lawyer by your side.
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16/02/2026

A personal injury settlement can be a big relief, but it can also raise tax questions. The general rule is that common law compensation for personal injury isn’t treated as income, so it usually is not taxable.

The exceptions are important though: weekly payments for lost income can be taxed, income protection payments are generally taxed as income, and any income you earn after you receive your payout (such as bank interest, dividends, or capital gains) is taxable.

If you’re unsure what category your payment falls into, get advice early.
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09/02/2026

If you’re injured at work and the injury becomes permanent, you may be entitled to common law damages.

One of the criteria to be eligible to apply for WorkCover common law damages is to meet the “serious injury” definition.

In this article, we look at the definition and the process for lodging a serious injury application.
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