The Wrongs Act 2015 (Vic.) (Wrongs Act) has recently
been amended, with several important changes being made to personal
injuries legislation in Victoria. The changes are based on a number
of recommendations produced by the Victorian Competition and
Efficiency Commission (VCEC) in its review of Victoria's
personal injuries legislation, contained in its final report
Adjusting the Balance: Inquiry into Aspects of the Wrongs Act
1958.
The amendments are significant as they provide claimants with
access to increased damages awards and compensation and they apply
retrospectively.
Organisations regularly faced with common law negligence and
personal injury claims are likely to be affected by these
amendments. It is anticipated that insurers will see an increased
exposure to personal injury claims in Victoria.
