Redlich's Work Injury Lawyers

Redlich’s Injury Lawyers, the personal injury division of Holding Redlich, is AEU’s approved provider of legal assistance to members with workplace injury or illness, where legal representation is required. The AEU has a proud, longstanding relationship with Redlich's. AEU members must be formally referred to Redlich's by the AEU, and enter into an agreement with the union about the conduct of their case.

All sectors
Early Childhood
For everyone
Schools
TAFE & Adult Provision

Schools

Teacher compensated after injury initially rejected

Redlich’s recently obtained a substantial pain and suffering settlement for a teacher subjected to abuse while teaching in a special education setting.

For everyone

The Law & You: New limits to WorkCover claims

Workers’ compensation for mental health injuries such as stress and burnout will be limited in Victoria following legislative changes. REDLICH’S WORK INJURY LAWYERS provide a rundown.

For everyone

Legal news: Compensation for teacher harassed by principal

Redlich’s was successful in securing ongoing WorkCover payments for a teacher who sustained psychological injuries due to repetitive, unreasonable harassment by her principal.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Compensation for TAFE teacher bullied by student

Redlich’s recently obtained a substantial pain and suffering payout for a TAFE teacher bullied by a student.

For everyone

Hidden entitlements for long-term injury

A teacher unexpectedly discovered he was eligible for compensation for an injury developed over a decade working in special schools.

For everyone

Psychological injury due to lack of DET support

Work-related psychological injury cases are much less straightforward than those involving physical injuries.

For everyone

Out-of-court settlement after ES injures arm at work

Redlich Injury Lawyers achieved a six-figure sum for an education support member who injured her arm while caring for a special needs student.

For everyone

Compensation for CRT not warned about student’s triggers

Redlich’s has achieved a six-figure compensation payout for relief teacher who wasn’t warned about triggers for a student’s violent outbursts.

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

For everyone

Tripping hazard leads to nerve damage

When a member tripped on a raised stormwater drain at work and a fractured her elbow, Redlich’s was able to secure significant compensation for the teacher’s pain and suffering.

For everyone

Legal news: Compensation for serious injury at work

Redlich’s Work Injury Lawyers has successfully assisted a teacher working at a special school who sustained an injury while attempting to restrain an aggressive student.

For everyone

Claiming medical expenses for workplace injury

Redlich’s Work Injury Lawyers successfully assisted a teacher’s aide who suffered an injury after tripping over in the classroom.

For everyone

Student aggression leads to injury

Redlich’s recently successfully settled a claim for damages for pain and suffering for a 57-year-old leading teacher who was bullied at work.

For everyone

Prison teacher left at risk

Redlich’s Work Injury Lawyers represented a TAFE teacher in three-week hearing after he was left to work alone with more than 20 prison inmates and no means of communication when an incident occurred.

For everyone

Work-related injuries occur off-site too

Injuries can result in accepted WorkCover claims even if they do not occur on the school premises. As long as the injury arises out of or in the course of employment, then a WorkCover claim should be made.

For everyone

Compensation for mental health injury

AIL recently negotiated a six-figure settlement for a teacher following a psychiatric injury she sustained after being significantly overworked.

For everyone

Occupational violence is never OK

No matter the disability of the students they are employed to teach, all staff must be provided with a safe workplace.