Injuries and illnesses aren’t always just physical. Fortunately, TPD claims cover all types of injuries, including psychological and mental illness.
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Posted onMental illness and Total and Permanent Disability claims
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Australia records 194 deaths at work in 2020
SafeWork Australia released their Work-Related Traumatic Injuries Report 2020 which found there were 194 workplace fatalities in 2020.
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What is a Public Liability claim?
A public liability claim arises when a person has been injured in a public place or on a private property due to someone else’s fault. Examples of public places and private property include: Entitlements under Public Liability comprise of pain and suffering …
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Queensland Posted onThings you should know about CTP claims
Accidents on the road are an unfortunate part of life. If you’re injured in a car or road accident here are some things you should know about CTP insurance claims.
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Asbestos product imports highlight need to understand product liability rights
Despite a 20-year ban on the importation and use of asbestos, it’s still slipping past our borders in products. We remind you of your rights around product liability and Australian Consumer Law.
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Posted onThe impact of asbestos exposure on Australian lives
Did you know the majority of compensated mesothelioma claims and asbestosis claims are made by tradespeople and labourers?
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Victoria Posted onWhy your personal credibility is important in court
It’s an unpopular topic – the idea that the Court makes a value judgement about a person’s credibility based on their past and present behaviour. But it is also a reality of legal proceedings and something worth understanding properly.
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Victoria Posted onProduct Liability and Consumer Law Explained
You may have heard of Australian Consumer Law being used to get a replacement if your TV or washing machine are faulty, but did you know the same laws provide compensation if you’re injured due to a faulty product?
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The importance of having a lawyer for a superannuation insurance claim
It can often be a difficult and stressful time if you are unable to work due to an injury or illness. There are a number of reasons why it is important to have a lawyer when making a superannuation insurance claim.
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Victoria Posted onWorkers’ Compensation Independent Review Service (WCIRS)
On 30 April 2020, WorkSafe Victoria established the Workers’ Compensation Independent Review Service (WCIRS). What is it?
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Victoria Posted onNews Release: Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic
The new centralised clinic will provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of occupational respiratory diseases with an initial focus on silica-exposed stonemasons.
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If you’ve contracted COVID at work you may be entitled to WorkCover
In these unprecedented times you might be wondering about the legal consequences of what happens if you contract COVID at work and who is responsible. Read our blog to find out more.
