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...
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...
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...
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...