Relevant Details Age group: 50-55 Injuries: Lumbar Spine, Psychological Occupation: Labourer Key issues: Liability, Medico-Legal Evidence (IME) Background The claimant suffered a serious lumbar spine injury when they fell from a...
NSW Workers Compensation Commutation
Relevant Details Age group: 50-55 Injuries: Lumbar spine, Psychological Occupation: Labourer Key issues: Commutation Eligibility Background The claim relates to a workplace injury resulting in a severe lumbar spine injury sustained...
Artificial Intelligence & Legal Professional Privilege: What are the Risks?
There’s no denying it; Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) is being used everywhere but when it comes to the law and legal advice, it may harm you more than it helps you.Legal Professional Privilege Legal Professional Privilege (‘LPP’) is the fundamental immunity in...
NSW Workers Compensation Jurisdictional Dispute Case Study
Relevant Details Age group: 40-45 Injuries: Lumbar spine Occupation: Manager Key issues: Jurisdiction (NSW/QLD) Background The claimant suffered a lumbar spine injury in a slip and fall incident that occurred whilst they were working...
NSW Workers Compensation Changes: Psychological Injuries
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...
How Long Does a TPD Claim Take and What Can Delay It?
Having Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance gives you a financial lifeline if you’re forced out of work due to a serious injury or illness. Even if you have cover, you may not know how to make a claim or how long it will take to receive a payout if you’re...
What are pain and suffering damages in an injury compensation claim?
A physical or psychological injury can have a severe impact on your health and family’s financial wellbeing. It can also affect your quality of life for years to come.If you’ve experienced pain and suffering due to a personal injury, you may be eligible to claim...
Can you get workers compensation if the injury was your fault?
Every Australian worker has the right to work in a safe environment. To ensure this, your employer has a duty of care to you and all their workers. They must take all reasonable steps to keep you safe when they ask you to perform work.This duty of care applies no...
Case study – Total & Permanent Disability (TPD)
Relevant Details Age group: 50-55 Injuries: Wrists, Hands, Psychological Occupation: Administrative Nature of Claim The claimant lodged a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim through their superannuation fund...
Case study – NSW Work Injury Damages
Relevant Details Age group: 50-55 Injuries: Cervical Spine, Head, Psychological Occupation: Manufacturing Nature of Claim The claimant suffered a significant injury to their cervical spine whilst working in their...