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Statement from Leigh Clarke

The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is proud to partner with Maurice Blackburn on key requirements related to orthotics, prosthetics and law. AOPA and Maurice Blackburn believe in an educational and awareness approach, ensuring AOPA members understand their rights within the following areas of the law: Plaintiff, Superannuation & Insurance Claims and Wills disputes.

Leigh Clark

Leigh Clarke
Executive Officer,
The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association


Benefits for AOPA members

At Maurice Blackburn Lawyers we’re committed to supporting the AOPA and its members in both your practice and your personal legal matters.

Support for you and your Practice

Maurice Blackburn are available to consult with you – free of charge – to support issues relating to compensation schemes impacting patients or your clinic. If you have a question relating to an issue with a client or have a general query relating to the work or road accident compensation scheme in your state simply call Maurice Blackburn on 1800 810 812 and we’ll be happy to assist.

We also run complimentary on-site education workshops to help members understand their legal obligations, rights and entitlements. We cover topics such as:

  • Record keeping
  • Legal report writing
  • Giving evidence in court
  • Empowering consumers to self-advocate (NDIS related)

We can also tailor content to your specific requirement if not covered above. To arrange a complimentary on-site education session for you and/or your employees please contact Andrew McKenzie:

E: AMcKenzie@mauriceblackburn.com.au
P: (07) 5430 8746 | M: 0418 441 922

You can also access pervious webinars we have done for AOPA members (as they become available) below.

Support for your personal legal affairs

At Maurice Blackburn, we’ve been fighting for the rights of everyday Australians for 100 years. Our highly skilled legal team form a bond of trust with our clients and will advise on the best legal options in a way that is easy to understand.

As part of the Maurice Blackburn’s ongoing commitment to AOPA members, we offer you and your family:-

  • Free telephone advice
  • Free first consultant
  • 'No win, no fee'*

*Conditions apply

Among the many legal services we specialise in, we can assist with:

  • Personal Injuries
  • Wills disputes
  • Superannuation & Insurance claims
     

For detailed information on these services see below.
 

Related services

Workers' compensation
We know that claiming workers' compensation can be a complicated and involved process, that’s why we have a team of expert lawyers that specialise in WorkCover and workplace injuries claims. We assist clients who've had an accident at work, or whose health and wellbeing have been affected in the workplace, this also applies to any pre-existing injury, illness or disease worsened in the workplace.  Our aim is to help our clients manage financially while not fully able to work and to access the appropriate treatment and rehabilitation in order to return to work as quickly as possible.

Road injuries
Our specialist road accident lawyers assist clients injured on our roads while driving a car, truck or motorcycle, or travelling as a passenger, cyclist or pedestrian. You also have varying rights in different states when travelling on public transport, and if you collide with public transport. Our highly experienced personal injury lawyers understand every aspect of the road accident legal system and know how to ensure our clients access their full range of benefits to maximise their recovery.

Public liability
Public liability law covers a wide range of circumstances where people have been injured, or where someone close to them has died, due to the negligent acts of a third party. These accidents may have occurred in a public place, such as a shopping centre, a park, or even on the footpath. 

Dust & workplace diseases
We assist people who have developed diseases as a consequence of being exposed to asbestos, silica dust, fumes, chemicals and more. If you've developed a disease due to exposure at work or at home for example while doing renovations, you may be eligible to claim compensation. We bring claims on behalf of clients who suffer from a range of conditions including asbestos-related diseases, silicosis, lung diseases and cancers.  

Medical negligence
You have the right to trust your doctor to look after you properly. If your health care professional, hospital or other facility breaches what’s known as their duty of care, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation. At Maurice Blackburn we have Australia’s leading medical malpractice team, dedicated to helping you get your life back on track. No matter what you are up against, Maurice Blackburn will fight to protect you. We assist people who have been injured as a result of negligence on the part of a health service provider such as a hospital, doctor, dentist, pharmacist or allied health professional.

Institutional abuse
If you have suffered childhood abuse, no amount of financial redress can take away the pain caused. However, you may be entitled to compensation to support you. Our expert abuse claims lawyers understand the difficulties you are facing, will make sure the process is as simple as possible and can help you get the compensation you deserve. Specially trained in trauma-informed practice, our lawyers and support staff will approach your claim in a respectful, discrete manner to ensure your specific needs are met. 

Superannuation is not only available when in retirement, but can provide an income source if you have to stop work because of injury or sickness.  This can be particularly important where the injury or sickness is not covered by a compensation scheme.

Maurice Blackburn has the largest and most successful superannuation and insurance practice in Australia and can assist clients with early access to superannuation, or claiming disability benefits, income protection and life insurance.

Our lawyers help clients track down their super and take on cases on a no win, no fee basis.

We also have the largest general insurance claims practice in Australia, and can help you with your flood, fire, motor vehicle or travel insurance claim. If you are unhappy with the way your claim is being handled by the large insurance firms, contact one of our skilled insurance lawyers for advice.

Maurice Blackburn has helped hundreds of Australians successfully dispute Wills that were unfair. The death of a family member is always painful, but it can be more distressing if you discover you have been cut out of their Will or not been allocated a fair share of their estate.

We know that contesting a Will can be a complex, stressful and emotionally painful process. Our expert lawyers aim to get you a speedy resolution or settlement. In fact, 98 percent of our cases are resolved without the need to go to court.

Time limits apply and vary from state to state, so if you need to contest a Will, contact our lawyers as soon as possible.

Maurice Blackburn’s employment lawyers provide advice on all aspects of the employment relationship. We have a proven track record in providing advice and representation on a wide range of complex legal issues, from negotiating the terms of employment contracts, to enforcing bonus schemes and discretionary entitlements. That’s because our employment law division is recognised nationally as Australia’s leading executive employment law practice. 

Your Maurice Blackburn team

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Tanya Straguszi

Supervising Principal, Work injury, Road injury, Public place injury

  • Cairns, QLD
    Mackay, QLD
    Mount Isa, QLD
  • (07) 4046 7107
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Andrew McKenzie

Principal Lawyer, Public place injury, Road injury, Work injury

  • Sunshine Coast, QLD
  • (07) 5430 8746

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We have lawyers who specialise in a range of legal claims who travel to Australian Capital Territory. If you need a lawyer in Canberra or elsewhere in Australian Capital Territory, please call us on 1800 675 346.

We have lawyers who specialise in a range of legal claims who travel to Tasmania. If you need a lawyer in Hobart, Launceston or elsewhere in Tasmania, please call us on 1800 675 346.