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. ...
Workers compensation for mental health in New South Wales
There’s no doubt that Australian workplaces are becoming more stressful. Everything is needed faster than ever and working from home has made many employees more accessible at all hours. This has increased the incidence of mental health issues in the workplace. Mental...
New South Wales workers Compensation – What you need to know
Getting injured on the job can have a major impact on your life. However, if the worst happens, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. The workers compensation system in New South Wales has been through some changes in recent years – so it’s essential...
Steps to claiming personal injury compensation in New South Wales
A physical or psychological injury can come out of nowhere and have a devastating impact on your health and your ability to earn an income. In New South Wales, if this injury is caused by another person, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. These are...
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...
Time limits for personal injury claims in Queensland
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone’s negligence, you can make a compensation claim under personal injury law. However, you should act promptly as there are time limits (or statute of limitations) on personal injury claims. And different claim types have...
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...
Am I Covered If I’m Injured on a footpath in Queensland
Every day, people in Queensland suffer an injury while they’re using public footpaths. Many injuries are simple cuts and bruises, but others are more serious – broken bones, or even brain or spinal injuries. It’s important to know whether you can make a compensation...