Unit details
MLL315 - Personal Injuries Compensation Schemes
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 3 |
| 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** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2722 | $2846 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
