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Coronavirus (COVID-19) as an ‘industrial disease'?

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Published on: 13 September 2023
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Table of contents

  • Coronial jurisdiction
  • Causation
  • Time limits
  • The potential impact of public inquiries

Article summary

PI & Clinical Negligence analysis: Laura McMillan of Brodies LLP considers the current landscape of personal injury litigation relating to coronavirus (COVID-19), including a coronial finding of ‘industrial disease’ and the potential for work-related claims.

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