Motor Vehicle Accidents
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim in Australia?
After a car accident in Australia, the timeframe within which you can submit a motor vehicle accident claim largely differs depending on various factors. These
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Public Liability
Woman Awarded $300,000 After Slip at Coles Supermarket
A woman has been awarded $292,335 in damages in the NSW District Court after she sustained an injury from slipping over at a Coles supermarket
Personal Injury
What is the Good Samaritan Law in NSW?
When an emergency happens but there are no emergency personnel to respond to, ordinary people or ‘Good Samaritans’ may step in to try and help.
Medical Negligence
What are Wrongful Birth Claims?
The issue of unwanted pregnancies is a delicate topic, and it is an area of medical practice that doctors are always very mindful of and
Workers Compensation
An Overview of COMCARE
A Brief Overview of the Commonwealth Workers Compensation System If you are a Commonwealth Employee, then your workers compensation rights are governed by the Safety, Rehabilitation
Workers Compensation
Shoulder Injury Compensation Payouts
Shoulder injuries are a common occurrence in Australia, and they can lead to significant pain and discomfort. This can also result in time off work,
Workers Compensation
Section 78 Notices – What the Workers Compensation Insurer Must Tell You
Have you received a section 78 notice regarding your workers compensation claim stating your claim is being rejected? While this is disheartening, it is not
Workers Compensation
Multiple Claims Allowed for Section 66 Lump Sum Damages
The Workers Compensation Commission has recently reaffirmed its position that the 2012 amendments to the Workers Compensation Act do not apply to a worker who has made
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Repaying Amounts Paid by the Nominal Defendant
It is well known that the ‘Nominal Defendant’ will pay compensation to a person who has been injured in a motor accident where the at-fault
Workers Compensation
Compensation Claim for Permanent Impairment Can Only Be Made Once
The judgment of Cram Fluid Power Pty Ltd v Green [2015] NSWCA 250 handed down on 27 August 2015, held that under s66(1A) of the Workers Compensation
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
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
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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.