Developed with lawyers from Maurice Blackburn Cashman
Taken from 
Legal rights and responsibilities booklet (586kb)
This information aims to inform you about your legal rights and responsibilities as a result of being diagnosed with cancer. It's been written for those living with cancer, and their families and friends. For advice about the non-legal help that's available, call our Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
Information in this section is very general. To get the best advice for your needs, we suggest you speak to a lawyer who specialises in the area you're interested in. This information also aims to inform you of the circumstances in which you may be able to claim compensation from your employer, doctors, superannuation funds or other insurers. The circumstances in which a claim can be made are sometimes complex, and we recommend that you contact a lawyer who specialises in these fields.
The information contained within this section of the website has been prepared by lawyers from Maurice Blackburn Cashman, each of whom has a special expertise in the sections covered, and was accurate at the time of development. Cancer Council Victoria is grateful to Maurice Blackburn Cashman for its permission to use this material.
