Transport Accident Claims Intensive
Attend this webinar and walk away armed with up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in statutory benefits, what you need to know about trials involving unidentified drivers, key and recent relevant cases on assessment of damages, and expert medical guidance from an esteemed neurologist and neuropsychologist discussing the anatomy of a head injury. WEB2311V05Z
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units including:
3 units in Substantive Law
1 unit in Professional Skills
This program is based on VIC legislation
Chair: Michael Lombard, Principal, Lombard Mediations
9.00am to 10.00am Statutory Benefits
- Eligibility claims
- Medical and like expenses
- Loss of earnings and loss of earning capacity benefits
- Crossover issues: transport accidents in the course of employment
- Dispute resolution protocols
Presented by Sarah Elseidy, Senior Associate, Slater + Gordon Lawyers
10.00am to 11.00am Trials Involving Unidentified Drivers
- The legislative requirements
- Trial preparation
- Case example of a recent Supreme Court trial
Presented by Sach Fernando, Principal Lawyer, Maxiom Law
11.00am to 11.15am Morning break
11.15am to 12.15pm Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment
- Adults vs minors; how the assessment differs and what is involved in each?
- What medical information is required to ensure accuracy of assessment?
- Ideal timing for testing and assessments
Presented by Dr Ben Harris, Neuropsychologist
Anatomy of a Head Injury
- Mechanism of head injury and relevance between period of time a person was unconscious and long lasting effect
- Possibility of recovery
- Mild injury effects
- Neuropsychological testing and assessment
Presented by, Dr David Freilich, Neurologist
Assessment Damages
Presented by Danielle Meyer, Partner, Robinson Gill; Accredited Specialist in Injury Law
Presenters
Sarah Elseidy
Sarah specialises in motor vehicles accident claims. She predominately helps injured people from Geelong and Greater Geelong get fair compensation for their injuries. Sarah works with her clients in a way that simplifies the process as much as possible and she tries to remove any unnecessary pressures. Practising extensively in motor vehicle accident claims puts Sarah in touch with people from all walks of life, so she strives to get to know the unique circumstances of each case. Sarah chose to work in law because she saw so many opportunities where she would be able to help people.
Dr David Freilich
Dr David Freilich is a highly experienced, well sought after Neurologist, with over 44 years experience in private practice. Dr Freilich has served as the Head of Neurology at Western Hospital, Footscray, as well as a senior fellow, and a lecturer at the University of Technology, Victoria. He takes particular interest in brain and spinal injury, general adult neurology, but also neurological ailments including nerve conditions and injuries. Dr Freilich accepts a wide range of medico-legal assessments ranging from medical negligence, public liability and WorkSafe Victoria IME, but predominantly works alongside the TAC to provide meticulous JME reports.
Dr Ben Harris
Dr Ben Harris is an esteemed Neuropsychologist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. He specialises in traumatic brain injury, particularly in clients with psychiatric and substance abuse comorbidities, neurorehabilitation, and the assessment of symptom validity. Still clinically active, Dr Harris provides outpatient neuropsychology examinations at Brighton Minds. He has previously worked in senior neuropsychologist positions for St Vincent’s Health Services and Monash Health, with particular interest in adult and aged psychiatry, diagnostic assessment of dementia, assessment of decision-making capacity, and inpatient rehabilitation. Well versed within the medico-legal sector, Dr Harris has extensive experience, having authored many reports over his career, and is highly regarded for his JME work.