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Injury lawyer warns of compensation deadline to Bourke St victims
A lawyer who is representing four of the victims’ families of last year’s tragic Bourke St rampage has issued a warning that many may miss out on compensation.
Emma Musgrave
Adviceline Injury Lawyers partner Michael Lombard warned that many of the victims involved in the 20 January 2017 attack who suffered psychologically may miss out on compensation.
“The TAC needs to be letting everyone know that claims must be lodged by 20 January as late claims can only be made in exceptional circumstances,” Mr Lombard explained.
“Unfortunately it is not well-known, but people psychologically affected by accidents are entitled to just as much help from the TAC.”
In addition, Mr Lombard noted that psychological injuries can sometimes be overlooked and more awareness is needed.
“People with physical injuries were immediately looked after, but those with psychological injuries are often missed,” he said.
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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