MLL315 - Personal Injuries Compensation Schemes

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, X)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:

J Taliadoros

Prerequisite:

MLL213

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Contact hours:

1 x 3 hour lecture per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit aims to introduce students to personal injuries compensation schemes available in Victoria for workplace and transport accidents, namely the Accident Compensation Act 1985 (Vic) and the Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic). These schemes govern a large and ever-growing area of litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice and, accordingly, a knowledge of the operation of these schemes is necessary for legal practitioners to properly advise clients on their rights and remedies or liabilities. This unit will provide students with a sound understanding of the relevant legislation, particularly regarding entitlements to no-fault compensation benefits and common law relief.

Assessment

Written assignment (3000 words) 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1224$1224$2859$2955

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.