On 1 July 2026, a raft of amendments to the NSW workers’ compensation legislation came into effect which have significantly changed the way the system deals with psychological injury claims.A New Definition: Relevant Events Under the new provisions, a worker’s primary...
What To Do If Your Insurance Claim is Denied
Insurance is meant to be a safeguard for when the unexpected or worst happens. Flood, car accidents, medical negligence, property damage, business claims, loss of life, injury and illness can all turn you and your family’s life upside down. So, what do you do if your...
Mistakes people make dealing with insurers after an accident
If you or someone else is injured in a car accident, you need to seek medical attention immediately. Then you might want to call the insurer and tell them what has happened. But before you do that, make sure you have all the right information. What you say to the...
Changes to workers compensation laws in Queensland
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...
How does no-win no-fee work in NSW?
In Australia, you have the right to legal representation, regardless of your financial situation. To make sure our personal injury clients get the legal help they need, we at Main Lawyers offer a no-win no-fee arrangement under certain circumstances. This means that,...
Claiming workers compensation with pre-existing injuries
Workers compensation is insurance that businesses take out to cover them if workers suffer a workplace injury. It provides benefits such as lost wages and medical expenses, and even a lump sum payment for permanent impairment. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. ...
How self-driving cars will affect personal injury laws
While many technological developments are exciting, the law often struggles to keep up with their use. One such development is self-driving cars. We may not have driverless cars on Australian roads yet – but advancement is happening all the time. This brings up many...
Compensation for lost earnings after a permanent disability
If you suffer a personal injury, such as a car accident or an accident at work, you may be eligible to claim compensation to cover lost earnings while you recover. But if you suffer a more serious physical or mental illness or injury, you may never fully recover or...
Factors that affect the value of your car accident claim
In Queensland, every car registration comes with CTP insurance. This protects you if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else – whether you’re a driver, passenger, scooter rider or even pedestrian. If your relative or dependant has died in a...
Why Settle A Personal Injury Claim Rather Than Go To Court?
In Australia, most personal injury claimed are settled without the need for a court. The legislation even encourages this, by requiring parties to attend a ‘compulsory conference’ to try to agree on a settlement before starting court proceedings. Is this the best way...