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Recorded Webinars
Recorded webinar: A Question of Quantum – Recent Damages Trends in Personal Injury Matters (Vic)
Any practitioner worth their salt know how important it is to keep up-to-date with recent damages awards. Juries can be unpredictable and changes wrought by COVID-19 bring further uncertainty. This session brings you up to date, including: Understanding da
PRESENTED BY
Megan Caines
Senior Associate, Polaris
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About the Webinar
Any practitioner worth their salt know how important it is to keep up-to-date with recent damages awards. Juries can be unpredictable and changes wrought by COVID-19 bring further uncertainty. This session brings you up to date, including:
- Understanding damages caps in workers compensation common law claims
- Damages caps in transport accidents and public liability
- Trends and lessons from recent cases:
- Bucic v Arnej Pty Ltd [2019] VSC 330
- Gann v Hosney [2017] VSCA 303
- Vlaming v von Marburg [2020] VSC 340
- Ryan v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2020] VCC 1476
- Sbaglia v Epping Cinemas Pty Limited (ACN 073 997 172) [2019] VCC
- What is the position with pre-existing degenerative conditions?
- Developments in economic loss claims
- Pain and suffering awards for psychiatric injuries – are there new developments?
- Developments in pain and suffering awards for physical injuries
- What is a position for young plaintiffs?
- Loss of opportunity damages awards
- What options are there to improve the damages outcome for your client
Presented By
Megan Caines
Senior Associate, PolarisWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for Victorian lawyers practising in the area of personal injuries. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
Victorian lawyers can claim 0.75 CPD units - substantive law.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]