Join Tom Cobben from Berill & Watson Lawyers as he discusses the implications of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) on road usage and car insurance. In this presentation, Tom discusses the legal requirements for disclosing MS to state road authorities and insurers and the steps to take if you need to report your condition. Learn about the duty of disclosure to insurers, the potential consequences of non-disclosure, and other helpful information.
Presenter
Tom is a Director of Berrill & Watson Lawyers and has worked his whole career in superannuation and insurance claims. He only works for the individual or the insured person and never represents the insurance companies. Tom has approximately 10 years’ experience as a solicitor working exclusively in superannuation and insurance claims. Tom is Chair of the Board of Social Security Rights Victoria and is dedicated to assisting this organisation to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people with Centrelink debt, Disability Support Pensions (DSP) and other issues. Tom is keen to ensure that expert legal assistance with superannuation and insurance claims for people in remote and regional areas is a priority. Whilst primarily working out of the Melbourne Berrill & Watson office, Tom spends a lot of time in regional Victoria and all areas of South Australia.
Published December 2024.
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