Personal Injury

After an injury, it is difficult to know what to do next.  Where you are injured at work, on the road, or due to the negligence of another individual, compensation may be awarded to assist you in recovering.

Elit Lawyers regularly acts for clients that have sustained a personal injury at work, transport accident and medical negligence

Led by Aggie Vlahos, our Personal Injury practice is dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives after injury, illness, or loss
 

With more than 20 year’s experience, Aggie has successfully represented clients in a wide range of compensation matters, including workplace injuries, transport accidents, medical negligence, public liability claims, institutional abuse, police compensation matters, and fatal accident claims. 

Aggie is highly experiences in pursuing serious injury and common law damages claims. Her insurance litigation expertise also enables her to advise clients on claims under superannuation and personal insurance policies, including TDP, income protection, and trauma insurance. 

Known for her practical approach and compassionate client care, Aggie works closely with clients to secure the best possible outcomes while providing clear guidance through every stage of the claims process. 

 

Expertise

Workers Compensation (WorkCover & Comcare)

Road Accidents (TAC)

Medical Negligence

Public Liability

Wrongs Act

Wrongful Death & Dependency Claims

Superannuation / Disability Insurance

Expertise

Workers Compensation (WorkCover & Comcare)

Road Accidents (TAC)

Medical Negligence

Public Liability

Wrongs Act

Wrongful Death & Dependency Claims

Superannuation / Disability Insurance

Since the firm launched, Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell have won multiple awards, including:

Litigation Team of the Year 2025 - Finalist

Insurance Team of the Year 2025 - Finalist

Litigator of the Year 2025 - Finalist

Danielle Snell. Managing Partner of the Year.

Managing Partner of the Year - Winner

Law Firm Leader of the Year <100 employees - Winner

Boutique Firm of the Year - Winner

Major Matters

TPD Claim

Acted for a client diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in relation to his total and permanent disability claim under his retail insurance policy. The client successfully recovered $2m after filing submissions with the insurer without recourse to litigation.

Damages payout for injured child

Represented a 9 year old client who sustained significant injuries when a heavy prop fell on her whilst in after-school care. She received damages of $250,000 plus costs from the school and the after-school care provider.

Transport Accident – Damages Claim (No Win No Fee)

Represented a client who suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident to his neck and shoulders, when his vehicle was struck whilst stationary at a red light by the police during a high speed chase. The client recovered $550,000 in damages.

Significant injuries in public area

Represented a client who suffered significant injuries to her right knee and leg, which required ongoing treatment and surgery, when she tripped and fell on slippery tiles located in the foyer of her residence in circumstances. The incident occurred whilst the Owners Corporation were on notice regarding the slipping hazard. She recovered damages of $190,000 plus her legal costs.

TAC Claim for Brain Injury

Represented a client who sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident including significant brain damage. The client recovered $750,000 in damages.

Damages action and dependency claim

Defending a personal injury damages action filed against a deceased estate in the Supreme Court of Victoria under the survival of causes of action regime. The was resolved due to a strong defence of plene administravit. In the same matter, Aggie filed proceedings in the Supreme Court seeking damages on behalf of the widow, successfully recovering damages for loss of dependency.

Major Matters

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With us personally, it is just one more way we’re different.

Danielle Snell

CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER

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Robert McGirr

CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER

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Aggie Vlahos

PARTNER

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Latest News

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When a Bad Review Costs $673,000: Defamation and ACL Lessons from Singh v Singh Homes

The recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision in Singh v Singh Homes Pty Ltd is a timely reminder that while consumers are entitled to share their experiences, there can be legal consequences when online criticism goes beyond honest opinion and into false or misleading statements.

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No Cover Without Causation: Pollution Conditions and Remediation Costs in Seymour Whyte v Liberty Mutual

The New South Wales Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Seymour Whyte Constructions seeking indemnity under a Contractor’s Pollution Legal Liability Policy issued by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for costs incurred in managing and removing asbestos-contaminated soil during an upgrade of a section of the Chandler Highway in Melbourne

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Directors Beware: Coverage Gaps in Claims Made Policies Exposed

Delany J of the VSC has refined the interpretation of Claims Made insurance policies against the backdrop of the EPS cladding fiasco.

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Malik v Insurance Australia Limited Proves Why Proper Legal Representation Matters More Than Ever

The recent NSW court case of Malik v Insurance Australia Limited highlights how blind usage of GenAI in complex litigation creates risk for parties

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Federal Court awards more than $125,000 in workplace sexual harassment case

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia awarded more than $125,000 to a young worker after finding she had been sexually harassed in the workplace.

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How Late is Too Late? Filing Dismissal Claims with the Fair Work Commission

Recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) have highlighted the importance of filing applications by the statutory deadlines.
When a Bad Review Costs $673,000: Defamation and ACL Lessons from Singh v Singh Homes
The recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision in Singh v Singh Homes Pty Ltd is...
No Cover Without Causation: Pollution Conditions and Remediation Costs in Seymour Whyte v Liberty Mutual
The New South Wales Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Seymour Whyte Constructions seeking...
Directors Beware: Coverage Gaps in Claims Made Policies Exposed
Delany J of the VSC has refined the interpretation of Claims Made insurance policies against...
Malik v Insurance Australia Limited Proves Why Proper Legal Representation Matters More Than Ever
The recent NSW court case of Malik v Insurance Australia Limited highlights how blind usage...
Federal Court awards more than $125,000 in workplace sexual harassment case
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia awarded more than $125,000 to a young...
How Late is Too Late? Filing Dismissal Claims with the Fair Work Commission
Recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) have highlighted the importance of filing applications...

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"Danielle guided us through the entire process with confidence and transparency, ensuring we always felt informed and supported."

Insurance Law

Plaintiff

We had an outstanding experience working with Danielle. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, clear communication, and a genuine understanding of our situation. She guided us through the entire process with confidence and transparency, ensuring we always felt informed and supported.

What truly stood out was her ability to achieve a fast resolution while securing the exact outcome we were hoping for. Her expertise and strategic approach made a stressful situation significantly easier to manage.

Equally impressive was Danielle’s compassion and friendliness. She took the time to listen, showed real empathy, and made us feel like more than just another case. We always felt valued and reassured

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"Danielle kept me well-informed and involved, ensuring I was aware of all my options throughout the legal process"

Insurance Law

Plaintiff

Danielle Snell and the Elit Lawyers team acted for me on a high value insurance claim after insurers denied me all cover after my aircraft was damaged during the filming of a Hollywood movie. Given that insurers denied me all cover and offered to pay zero, with Danielle and team’s guidance, I issued proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria – Insurance List against the insurers involved. Danielle kept me well-informed and involved, ensuring I was aware of all my options throughout the legal process.

This was a stressful period for me, but I always felt confident and supported . I was happy to resolve the case prior to trial which involved a pay-out by the insurers. I felt confident to take on the insurers with the representation and support of Elit Lawyers and it proved to be the right move as I was ultimately paid out under my policy which was very different to the insurer’s original decision to pay me nothing.

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"Within days, the podcast episode was removed and I was also given an apology, undertaking and some payment towards my legal costs"

Defamation – CEO

Plaintiff

I highly recommend Danielle and her team to anyone needing to fight defamation matters, they achieve results! I was defamed on a podcast which was published on various forums. The Elit team prepared detailed Concerns Notices to the original publisher and also to the podcast operator and other forums the podcast was published on.  Within days, the podcast episode was removed and I was also given an apology, undertaking and some payment towards my legal costs. Thank you to the Elit team for helping me with this personal matter.

– CEO 

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"On advice from Danielle and Mark, I sued the insurer in the Federal Court Insurance List and a settlement was reached within a couple of months!"

Insurance Law

Plaintiff

One night, thieves broke into my home through the garage and stole my car whilst my wife and kids and myself were all in the house. They then abandoned and set the car on fire, resulting in a total loss. My insurance claim was denied because the car was parked in the driveway instead of the garage. On advice from Danielle and Mark, I sued the insurer in the Federal Court Insurance List and a settlement was reached within a couple of months!

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"Aggie kept me well informed at every step and her supportive and approachable manner made a very stressful period in my life far easier to navigate."

Family Law – Property

Plaintiff

I’m very thankful that my financial planner referred me to Aggie Vlahos. She guided me through negotiating, documenting and completing my family law property settlement with my ex. Aggie kept me well informed at every step and her supportive and approachable manner made a very stressful period in my life far easier to navigate. Would absolutely recommend.

 

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"I was grateful for Aggie’s expert advice, patience, and support during my family law court case"

Family Law

Plaintiff

Aggie acted for me in relation to my litigated family law matter – during an intense and difficult time in my life.  I was grateful for Aggie’s expert advice, patience, and support during my family law court case which we were able to resolve positively at mediation. I would strongly recommend Aggie and her team to anybody needing legal assistance with their family law matter.

 

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