The Accident Compensation Act Victoria: Legal Aspects and Implications for Psychologists and Medical

Early Bird (45 days prior to event): $300, Standard Reg: $330, Students: $280 NB: Previous delegates are entitled to a $50 discount off the full registration fee if registered by the early bird date.Delineates the key stages of a Work Cover claim - from acceptance to resolution or trial of a common law claim, benefits, entitlements, section 82 2A for stress claims, eligibility for common law damages vs. lump sum compensation, gateway provisions in S98C and S134AB" and the Kennet "Black Hole" The role of treating psychologists in personal injury litigation, provision of reports, compliance with subpeonae to produce records and to provide viva voce oral evidence The issue of legally disentangling organic injuries vs. Chronic Pain Syndrome in order to distinguish between secondary and non secondary psychological injury.Speakers: Gary Clark and Domenic Arvia, Barristers and Solicitors of Clark Toop & Taylor. One of the largest personal injury plaintiff firms in Victoria. Gary is currently the Managing partner of Melbourne law firm Clark Toop & Taylor. Gary is regularly asked to participate in consultancy committees, speak at seminars and provide expert opinions in respect to the conduct of personal injuries compensation matters. He practices predominantly in all areas of Personal Injury and has pioneered some of the Victoria's largest and most complex cases. Domenic is in his fifth year of practice with Clark Toop & Taylor. He practices predominantly in all personal injury matters including Workcover/Comcare, TAC, Public Liability, Medical Negligence, Crimes Compensation and has taken a particular interest in Civil Aviation Law/Accidents, Wills and Estate Litigation and Whistleblowers Protection. Location: Melbourne: 23rd October 2010