Ch 29 Client has Recovered Damages via Common Law

The intersection of common law rights to damages, damages or entitlements payable under other Acts and entitlements under Commonwealth workers compensation Acts are all the subject of a separate chapter of this Handbook. Delegates with detailed questions on these issues should refer to Chapter 80 of the Permanent Impairment Handbook and Chapter 48 of the General Handbook.

However, for the purposes of a quick determination of liability the following summary should be useful.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-29-client-has-recovered-damages-common-law

29.1 Actions against the Commonwealth

The intersection of common law rights to damages, damages or entitlements payable under other Acts and entitlements under Commonwealth workers compensation Acts are all the subject of a separate chapter of this Handbook. Delegates with detailed questions on these issues should refer to Chapter 80 of the Permanent Impairment Handbook and Chapter 48 of the General Handbook.

However, for the purposes of a quick determination of liability the following summary should be useful.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-29-client-has-recovered-damages-common-law/291-actions-against-commonwealth

29.2 Actions against Third Parties

The intersection of common law rights to damages, damages or entitlements payable under other Acts and entitlements under Commonwealth workers compensation Acts are all the subject of a separate chapter of this Handbook. Delegates with detailed questions on these issues should refer to Chapter 80 of the Permanent Impairment Handbook and Chapter 48 of the General Handbook.

However, for the purposes of a quick determination of liability the following summary should be useful.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-29-client-has-recovered-damages-common-law/292-actions-against-third-parties

29.3 Legal Actions for Injuries under 1971 and 1930 Acts

The intersection of common law rights to damages, damages or entitlements payable under other Acts and entitlements under Commonwealth workers compensation Acts are all the subject of a separate chapter of this Handbook. Delegates with detailed questions on these issues should refer to Chapter 80 of the Permanent Impairment Handbook and Chapter 48 of the General Handbook.

However, for the purposes of a quick determination of liability the following summary should be useful.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-29-client-has-recovered-damages-common-law/293-legal-actions-injuries-under-1971-and-1930-acts

29.4 Liability where Award Received under Other Compensation Legislation

The intersection of common law rights to damages, damages or entitlements payable under other Acts and entitlements under Commonwealth workers compensation Acts are all the subject of a separate chapter of this Handbook. Delegates with detailed questions on these issues should refer to Chapter 80 of the Permanent Impairment Handbook and Chapter 48 of the General Handbook.

However, for the purposes of a quick determination of liability the following summary should be useful.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-29-client-has-recovered-damages-common-law/294-liability-where-award-received-under-other-compensation-legislation