Eugenia is a Special Counsel in HWLE’s Melbourne Insurance Group.
Eugenia specialises in the defence of personal injury claims in all Australian jurisdictions and courts. She has conducted complex personal injury litigation for government departments and government-affiliated entities, hospitals, insurers, insureds, statutory authorities and defendant employers across all Victorian jurisdictions. Eugenia’s experience includes public liability claims, workplace accident claims, transport accident claims, subrogated recovery actions, indemnity/coverage disputes, claims brought by statutory insurers and coronial inquiries. She has also provided advice in respect to indemnity issues across the spectrum of insurance products, policies and claims.
Eugenia is a commercially minded individual who understands her clients’ business needs. She is known for her cost-effective resolutions and commitment to achieving competitive settlement outcomes for her clients. She is also a proud volunteer member of HWL’s PRONIA Pro Bono Legal Clinic.
Expertise
Experience
- Various insurers and insureds Advising in the defence of personal injury proceedings brought by injured workers and non-workers and recovery proceedings brought by the Victorian WorkCover Authority.
- The State of Victoria Advising in the defence of a catastrophic injury claim brought by a minor under a protection order.
- A confidential client Advising in a nervous shock claim brought by the next of kin of a child that passed away while in the care of the State.
- An aged care facility Advising in the defence of a personal injury claim brought by a resident (by way of a litigation guardian) for physical injuries sustained whilst in residential care.
- The Transport Accident Commission Advising in the defence of a common law damages action arising out of serious psychological and physical injuries to a pedestrian who was struck by a motorist while utilising a pedestrian crossing.
- A public hospital Advising in the defence of a claim for psychological injury brought by a worker who was exposed to traumatic events in the course of employment.
- A metropolitan rail service Advising in the defence of personal injury proceedings brought by a commuter.
- A human service provider Advising in a cluster inquest before the Coroner specific to the death of various children subject to protection orders.
- A fire service authority Advising in the defence of a personal injury claim brought by a volunteer fire fighter who was exposed to carcinogenic materials and fumes.
- Various clients Advising on insurance, indemnity, policy interpretation and dual insurance issues arising out of contracts with co-defendants.