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Breast Cancer Awareness and Breast implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Breast Cancer Awareness and Breast implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Compensation LawGeneral LawMedical Negligence

Throughout the month of October, communities of friends, families, and colleagues will come together to raise awareness for breast cancer, with October marking Australia’s Breast…

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WHAT TO DO WHEN LODGING A WORKCOVER CLAIM

What to do when lodging a WorkCover Claim

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

What is a WorkCover Claim? If you have been injured at work, you may be thinking whether you should lodge a WorkCover claim. In Queensland,…

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Superannuation, the "Sleeping Giant"

Superannuation, the “Sleeping Giant”

Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningSuperannuation

Superannuation may be the largest asset most people may have. It can also be a “sleeping giant” and can be forgotten until the time of…

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Workers Comp

Recent Changes to the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA)

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

On 6 July 2022, the Return to Work (Scheme Sustainability) Amendment Bill 2022 (“the Bill”) was passed in Parliament. The Bill introduced a number of…

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time limits in medical negligence

Claiming compensation in time

Medical Negligence

The timing in which a medical negligence claim is made in New South Wales is important and is something that all potential claimants should be…

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mental health in the workplace

Permanent Impairment Compensation For Psychological Or Psychiatric Injuries

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

Workers compensation claims relating to psychological or psychiatric injuries sustained in the workplace have increased over the years. National data collected by SafeWork Australia from…

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what is your state of connection

What is your state of connection?

Compensation Law

*Content in this blog relates to Queensland legislation. When you are injured during the course of your employment and wish to seek compensation for your…

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have you lies to workcover and are you a criminial?

Has your work place injury got worse? Can I get assessed again?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

Sleiman v AGR Tyres Pty Ltd [2022] NSWPIC 496 Background The injured worker was employed by the defendant as a tyre fitter. He suffered a…

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Calls for greater patient safety - Welcome news for patients undergoing cosmetic procedures in Australia

Calls for greater patient safety – Welcome news for patients undergoing cosmetic procedures in Australia

Medical Negligence

In November 2021, an external and independent review was commissioned by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia to…

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'- South Australian Employment Tribunal finds in favour of 90 year old administration worker, Joan Martin, who suffered noise induced hearing loss

South Australian Employment Tribunal finds in favour of 90 year old administration worker, who suffered noise induced hearing loss.

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

The Return to Work Act 2014 provides for claims for compensation or work injuries, including noise induced hearing loss. While occupations including boilermakers and steel…

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Turner Freeman Lawyers takes the opportunity to recognise the incredible work completed by the Bravehearts organisation in supporting and advocating for children and survivors of sexual abuse.

Bravehearts Day – Friday, 9 September 2022

Compensation LawGeneral Law

Friday, 9 September 2022 is known as Bravehearts Day and builds upon the success of the White Balloon Day, the longest running child protection campaign….

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Further Legislation Introduced To Rule Out ‘Claim Farming’ in Queensland

Compensation Law

*Content in this blog relates to Queensland legislation. What is ‘claim farming’? In 2019 legislation was introduced to eliminate ‘claim farming’ in Queensland in relation…

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