OVERVIEW

Authored by Dean Churilov, this edition extends the analysis and discussion of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 and the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, reflecting important legislative changes and authorities over the preceding years, including in depth discussions of all relevant case law and including 2016 cases. Click here for an overview excerpt from the book.

This text is a valuable practical resource for those working and advising in the area of workers compensation in Victoria, as well as for those with an interest in personal injury compensation in Victoria.

KEY FEATURES

• Examination of “serious injury” principles and their application, as distilled from numerous leading authorities, is contained in a separate chapter for easy reference 
• Thorough cross-referencing between the Accident Compensation Act 1985 and the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Before coming to the Bar, in his capacity as Special Counsel, Dean Churilov has gained extensive experience in all areas of personal injury law. 

Since then Dean has established a diverse personal injury/common law practice involving drawing the required paperwork and appearing (in Melbourne and on circuit) in statutory benefits, serious injury, common law damages, judicial review, appeals and section 138 recovery proceedings.

He is a recipient of Monash University Law School's prizes in Restitution Law and Citizenship & Migration Law.