by Lachlan Main | Nov 12, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, NSW, Personal Injury
In Australia, every state and territory has a scheme to protect people who are involved in a motor vehicle accident. In New South Wales, this includes compulsory third party insurance (or a ‘green slip’), which you need to buy before you can register your car. If... by Lachlan Main | Nov 12, 2024 | General, QLD, Workcover | Workers Compensation
Australia’s workers compensation laws are complex and always evolving. Each state and territory has its own scheme. In 2023, a review of Queensland’s workers compensation scheme found some weaknesses in the system. As a result, the Workers’ Compensation and... by Lachlan Main | Oct 30, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, NSW, Personal Injury
If you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident on New South Wales roads, you may be eligible for compensation under the NSW Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 (Motor Accident Injuries Scheme). However, the scheme has undergone recent changes that you should be aware of.... by Lachlan Main | Oct 30, 2024 | Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, QLD
In Australia, we’re lucky to have a high-quality health system. However, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety showed us that problems do occur in the aged care system. The aged care sector has a duty of care to prevent harm to our elderly and... by Lachlan Main | Sep 27, 2024 | NSW, Personal Injury, Workcover | Workers Compensation
If you suffer an injury or become unwell due to your work, you are protected by workers compensation law. All workers can receive compensation in the form of weekly payments and medical benefits while they recover from their workplace injury. But what happens if...