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...
Changes to NSW Motor Accident Injuries Scheme
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....
Claiming workers compensation after retirement age in NSW
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...
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,...
What to do in a car accident while driving in NSW
Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents are extremely common in New South Wales. For that reason, NSW has strong laws to protect anyone who is hurt in a car accident in the state. If you’re injured in a car accident in NSW, you can claim benefits – whether you were at...
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. ...
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...
Leading causes of personal injury in New South Wales
Unfortunately, personal injuries happen every day and in a variety of places. If you suffer an injury wholly or partly due to someone else’s negligence, this is often covered by personal injury law. You may be able to seek compensation for your injury. We help people...
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...