Category: Compensation
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Workers Compensation Death Benefits
WORKERS COMPENSATION DEATH BENEFITS Death long after the injury is still a work-related death It is a sad event when a death occurs at work. The families of workers who lose their lives in the course of employment are entitled to claim support in the form of workers compensation “death benefits”. These entitlements can include…
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Compensation for Sexual Abuse Victims
Sexual assault is horrendous and it goes without saying that it will have a significant impact on victims as they go through their lives, and most likely on the families of those victims. Victims can now have the offenders or responsible organisations of the offenders held accountable – and that is a good thing. Whilst…
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Mother Sues State Government for Discrimination
The mother of a 17 year old autistic boy has sued the State Government for compensation over a failure by a government schools alleged abandonment of her son’s education and failure to teach him the curriculum. The case could have implications for thousands of families who believe their child has been excluded for learning due…
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Are you an Employee or a Contractor?
Are you an Employee or a Contractor?. That was a question that was determined in the Supreme Court of Tasmania when the Court found that an employee was a contractor although the employer claimed he was a contractor. The ramifications are significant for both the worker and the employer. The employer disputed liability to pay…
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Defamation on the Internet
We need to be careful of our actions on the internet or we could very well find our selves in hot water for defamation. The laws governing defamation on the internet are the same that govern defamation in other types of publications. In addition to liability for defamatory material on your own website, you can…
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Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assaults in the Workplace
Have you been the victim of sexual assault or sexual harassment in the workplace. A 2018 survey was carried out and contrasted with a survey in 2012. They key findings were as follows:- 60% of women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment, an increase from 21% in 2012; There has been an…
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Have you been injured as a result of negligence?
We recently acted for a person who slipped and fell in the underground car park of a supermarket in NSW. The person approached us to represent him in legal proceedings. The supermarket disputed that it knew or should have known that the concrete surface in the car park was slippery. However, the manager of the…
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The National Redress Scheme
The National Redress Scheme provides support to people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme acknowledges that many children were sexually abused in Australian Institutions, holds institutions accountable for this abuse and helps people gain access to counselling and psychological services, a direct personal response and a monetary payment. Who can apply? Eligible survivors…
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Free Compensation Information Session
Don’t miss out on our upcoming Event. Get all your questions answered on the spot.
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Will compensation for psychological injury be awarded after body parts found at accident scene?.
Do Police Officers have a duty of care in the exercise of his/her duties?. Maybe – after two decisions, one in the Supreme Court of NSW and one in the Supreme Court of Victoria. In the NSW case the deceased was killed in a motor vehicle accident in 2013. Approximately 7 months later members of…