Workers Compensation
Industrial Deafness Lump Sum Claims
The case of Sukkar v Adonis Electrics Pty Limited [2014] NSWCA asks the question of whether a worker can aggregate Whole Person Impairment (“WPI”) for workers compensation
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Public Liability
Customer Slips at Aldi and Wins Public Liability Claim
In the case of ALDI Foods Pty Ltd v Young [2016] NSWCA 109 the plaintiff brought proceedings against Aldi Supermarket in the NSW District Court after the plaintiff
Medical Negligence
Compensation awarded to family of Canberra woman who died giving birth
A Canberra woman’s family has been awarded $1.2 million in compensation six years after she died giving birth at Canberra’s Calvary Hospital. Corrina Medway had
Workers Compensation
WorkCover for Sole Traders
Increasing numbers of Australians are starting their own businesses. Xero’s Boss Insights report reveals that of 2.4 million small businesses in Australia, a huge 1.5
Workers Compensation
Can I Claim WorkCover After Resignation or Termination?
Individuals who have been terminated are still eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim, provided they can prove they suffered an injury or illness arising
Institutional and Historical Abuse
Update on Abuse Law and Positive Changes for Abuse Victim Survivors
In November 2024, the High Court of Australia delivered a decision in Bird v DP (apseudonym) [2024] HCA 41, which drew a clear line in
Institutional and Historical Abuse
What is Institutional Abuse?
Institutional abuse is a serious issue affecting people across Australia, often within organisations that are meant to provide care, protection, or support. Institutional abuse refers
Institutional and Historical Abuse
Institutional Abuse in Schools: How Does the Law Apply?
The impact of institutional abuse in schools can have profound and lasting effects on survivors. Following the groundbreaking Prince Alfred College case in 2016, Australian
Institutional and Historical Abuse
Understanding Mandatory Reporting in NSW
Understanding mandatory reporting is essential for anyone working with children or young people in New South Wales (NSW). Mandatory reporting laws require certain professionals—known as
Workers Compensation
How long after an injury can you claim workers’ compensation?
If you have suffered a workplace injury in New South Wales, you may be asking: How long after injury can you claim workers’ comp? Understanding
Medical Negligence
Cases on Medical Negligence Claims in NSW
Medical negligence cases represent some of the most complex areas of personal injury law, as the intersection of healthcare standards and legal accountability creates significant
Public Liability
Public Liability Claim Examples & Cases in NSW
If you’ve suffered an injury in a public place or on someone else’s property in NSW, you might be wondering if you can make a
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Personal injury laws differ from state to state, if you are not in NSW, please contact your relevant state Law society for further assistance.