Tag: compensation lawyer
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Important Notice of people on Workers Compensation!
Pursuant to changes to the law relating to Workers Compensation in June, 2012 approximately 6300 workers will be affected in relation to having their weekly benefits stopped. Their weekly payments of compensation which they have received for at least 260 weeks (5 years) will cease. The first group of workers will have had weekly benefits…
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Workers Compensation – Cut off from Medical Treatment?
Due to changes made to the law in 2012, an injured worker on workers compensation will only get their medical treatment expenses covered for so long – how long depends on how permanently affected the worker is by their injuries. Karen (not her real name) was devastated to find out that, after so many years…
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Have you been a victim of Sexual Abuse?
As a person under the age of 18 years were you the victim of child abuse. If you were the law has now changed in favour of victims as no time limit applies to pursuing compensation for what happened to you. A claim may be possible against the offender, a church, religious orders, other organisations,…
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Injured in a Public Place – You may be entitled to make a Public Liability Claim
Have you been injured in a public place, you may be entitled to make a public liability claim. We recently acting for an injured person, Justin (not his real name) who fell in a car park which was owned and occupied by a local Council. He fell over a depressed section of patched bitumen, which…
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Receiving Compensation – and a bill from Centrelink
Both you (and your partner) might owe Centrelink more than you think after you receive compensation. Seeking compensation for an injury you’ve suffered is natural enough right – you’ve lost income, you have medical bills, you’ve been struggling with making ends meet. At some point along the way, you applied for Centrelink because the cost…
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Your Top 5 Medical Negligence Questions…Answered!
Medical Negligence is a complex area of Law. Here are your top 5 questions answered! Can I sue my doctor? Under Australian Law, your doctor, hospital or other medical service provider must treat you in a competent and professional manner. If they fail to do so, they may be held liable for the injury and…
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Victim of Child Abuse awarded $265,000 in compensation
Were you subject to abuse as a child because there has now been an important change to the law. Previously there was a limitation period that applied to commence legal proceedings but that no longer applies in relation to ‘child abuse‘.years. Child abuse means sexual abuse, serious physical abuse or other connected abuse (perpetuated in…
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Injury as a result of medical treatment – Medical Negligence Claim
Have you had a medical or dental treatment, and this includes treatment such as physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment, which has left you with an injury?. If so, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, loss of income, out of pocket expenses and medical expenses, referred to as a medical negligence claim. ‘Our…
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Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident (blameless accident)?
Have you or someone you know suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident when it is a ‘blameless accident’. The concept of a blameless accident came about as a result of a childcare centre crash involving injured toddler Sophie Delezio, when it could not be show that the driver of a vehicle was negligent, and…
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Do you need treatment for a work related injury?
Have you put in a workers compensation for medical treatment, then heard nothing for several months? It’s a common story. An injured worker may need ongoing treatment, including surgery, years after being injured at work. The injured worker’s doctor sends a letter to the workers compensation insurer, and then….nothing. All lines of communication seem to…