1. If injured due to the negligence of a third party (i.e. not your employer) you may be entitled to sue for compensation provided you notify the ComCare insurer. For example, if you sustained serious injury in a car accident on your way to work you may be entitled to compensation under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth) and also have the right to sue the negligent driver.

2. If damages are recovered against a third party compensation benefits paid by ComCare are refundable and furthermore, ComCare has no ongoing liability, subject to certain exceptions, to pay compensation to you under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.

Galbally & O’Bryan can advise on your right to sue.

 

How to contact our Office

 

Melbourne Office
259 William Street 
MELBOURNE VIC 3000 
T (03) 9200 2533 
E enquiries@galballyobryan.com.au 

 

Dandenong Office 
Shop 9/147-151 Foster Street 
DANDENONG VIC 3175 
T (03) 9769 2510 
E dandenong@galballyobryan.com.au 

 

Pakenham Office 
Shop 1, 15 John Street 
PAKENHAM VIC 3810 
T (03) 5941 7990 
E pakenham@galballyobryan.com.au 

 

The information on this website is of a general nature only and may not reflect recent changes to certain areas of law. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for discussing your situation with a qualified legal practitioner. Contact us for more information.