National Compensation Lawyers

30/08/2026

We are proud of the talented team at NCL. These are two of the people who handle our medical negligence claims.

Both marked an anniversary with us this month, three years for Hannah and one for Natalie. Medical negligence claims at NCL are handled by people with the experience to run them properly and the patience to see them through. We consider it a privilege and a profound responsibility to represent people at their hardest moments. We will always strive to ensure you receive the best legal care possible, and fortunately, with people like Hannah and Nat, we have the team around us to ensure we do so.

Tom McKinnon, Principal and Medical Negligence Team Leader:

"Hannah and Natalie each bring something different to our medical negligence team, but what they have in common is an unwavering commitment to our clients. Medical negligence matters demand technical expertise, meticulous preparation and genuine compassion. They consistently deliver all three. I have complete confidence in them and the work they do every day, and they are both an integral part of what makes our team so successful."

27/08/2026

Great outcomes begin with lawyers who combine skill with genuine care. Ade brings both to the NCL team.

Ade is a rising star within the WorkCover team, working alongside Managing Principal and Director Michael Tanner. This month Ade had the first six figure settlement of his career. Behind it was a client who had suffered significant injuries, in an accident which wasn’t their fault. Ade and Michael stood with the client every step of the way, providing straightforward advice and emotional support when they needed it most.

Ade: “What this client needed most was straightforward - clear advice and genuine care. And that is what I endeavoured to provide, every step of the way”

At NCL, every WorkCover client works directly with a lawyer. Ade is one of the dedicated lawyers guiding our clients through the process, and we are lucky to have him.

Every matter is different, and outcomes depend on the injuries, the evidence and the circumstances.

26/08/2026

National Compensation Lawyers has received eight recognitions in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for Victorian plaintiff compensation law.

NCL was named a Recommended firm across medical negligence, work injury, motor vehicle accident and public liability compensation.

Michael Tanner was individually recognised across three areas: work injury, motor vehicle accident and public liability. Tom McKinnon also received his first individual Doyle’s Guide recognition in medical negligence.

Together, the firm and individual rankings recognise the depth of expertise clients can access across Melbourne, Swan Hill and regional Victoria.

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National Compensation Lawyers has earned eight recognitions across the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for Victorian compensation law.

24/08/2026

If you were at fault in a transport accident, you might assume you cannot make a TAC claim.

That is not necessarily the case.

Victoria’s TAC scheme is a no-fault scheme. This means eligible people may be able to claim treatment and support without having to prove that another person caused the accident.

Being at fault can affect whether you are entitled to pursue common law compensation, but it does not automatically prevent you from accessing the TAC scheme.

TAC claims are not limited to drivers, either. Passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and pillion passengers may also be eligible.
Principal Lawyer Amy Caldow explains who can make a TAC claim, what support may be available and why it is important to act within the relevant time limits.

Read the full guide:
https://nationalcompensationlawyers.com.au/tac-claims-eligibility/

If you are unsure whether you can claim, call 1300 FEARLESS to speak directly with our TAC team. Your first conversation is free.

TAC claim eligibility in Victoria: who can claim after a transport accident, the benefits available and the first steps. The first conversation is free.

17/08/2026

August is Tradies National Health Month.

Tradies work in some of the most physically demanding trades, and injuries on site are common. If you are hurt at work, WorkCover is usually where your rights sit. It can cover weekly payments, medical and rehabilitation costs, and in some cases a lump sum for permanent impairment or a common law damages claim where negligence was involved.

Hurt on the job and unsure what you are entitled to? Call 1300 FEARLESS (1300 332 753) or visit nationalcompensationlawyers.com.au to speak directly to our WorkCover team. The first conversation is free. No win, no fee.* *Conditions apply.

10/08/2026

A supermarket's obligation to find and clean a spill was not created by the fall. It was already there. So was a landlord's obligation to repair the staircase they were told about.

That is what a public liability claim actually asks. Did the person responsible for that space do what a reasonable person in their position would have done. Did they inspect it. Did they fix the hazard in reasonable time. Did they warn anyone.
Our new guide covers who can claim in Victoria, what compensation can cover, and what evidence carries a claim - https://nationalcompensationlawyers.com.au/what-is-a-public-liability-claim-victoria/

Call 1300 FEARLESS (1300 332 753) to speak directly to our public liability team. The first conversation is free. No win, no fee.*
*Conditions apply.

Find out how public liability claims work in Victoria, what evidence is needed, and the steps to make a compensation claim. The first conversation is free.

27/07/2026

If you are living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after a work injury, you already know how hard it can be to have the condition taken seriously. Because CRPS does not show up on a standard scan, many people are told the pain is exaggerated, or that it is not connected to their work.
This National Pain Week, Michael Tanner explains whether you can claim workers compensation for CRPS in Victoria, why these claims are often disputed, and the evidence that makes the difference.
Read the full guide: https://nationalcompensationlawyers.com.au/workers-compensation/crps-claim-australia/

To speak directly to your lawyer, call 1300 FEARLESS (1300 332 753). The first conversation is obligation free. No win, no fee.*

20/07/2026

Most people who come to us after a serious transport accident are not focused on a number. They are focused on recovery, on keeping up with the bills, and on whether the system will believe them.

This is one client's story, shared with his consent and kept anonymous. A healthcare worker in his early thirties, seriously injured in a transport accident caused by another driver. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, a spinal injury and a psychological injury, and at the start the TAC did not accept full liability, even though the other driver had been charged.

We stayed with him through all of it. We liaised directly with the TAC on his behalf, and provided supportive evidence early, until the TAC accepted full liability. We kept his income and medical support in place, and stood beside him as he read his victim impact statement in court. His claim resolved for $500,000 for pain and suffering and economic loss, without court proceedings being issued.

Every claim is different, and outcomes depend on the circumstances. But a hard starting point does not have to decide where things end.

Read the full story on our articles page: https://nationalcompensationlawyers.com.au/tac-payout-story-settlement-before-court/

If you think you might have a TAC Claim, speak directly to your lawyer, call 1300 FEARLESS (1300 332 753). The first conversation is obligation free. No win, no fee.*

14/07/2026

Eight years of Amy Caldow at National Compensation Lawyers.

Amy is one of our Principals and has made an incredible contribution to the firm, our clients and our team.

Her practice includes TAC, public liability, WorkCover, medical negligence and abuse claims, with Amy leading much of NCL’s TAC and Public Liability work. She is known for being determined, thoughtful and practical, and for the genuine care she brings to clients during difficult times.

Congratulations on eight years, Amy. We are so grateful to have you as part of the NCL team.

06/07/2026

Thank you, Holly.

Reviews like this one matter to us. Not because of the stars, but because they reflect the trust our clients place in the team during what is often the hardest period of their lives.

Amy Caldow, Tom McKinnon, Michael Tanner and Maud Lapierre are proud to have stood with you through a complex matter, and grateful you trusted us to see it through.