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Victory for widow following death of husband who was exposed to asbestos dust

In the case of Vescio v Telstra Corporation Limited (Compensation) [2022] AATA 1353, Turner Freeman successfully represented the widow in her application against Telstra Corporation…

General surgeon banned temporarily following hundreds of incomplete surgeries

Compensation LawMedical Negligence

An Albury-based general surgeon has had conditions imposed on her registration to not practise medicine. These conditions appear to have been imposed on the registration…

changes to death benefits with workers compensation

HELP! My employer is not supportive of me lodging a WorkCover application!

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

Did you know, you do not need your employer’s support to lodge a WorkCover application? An employee injured in the course of their employment in…

I have suffered a Motor Vehicle Accident at work. What are my options?

Compensation Law

For many people in the workplace, driving is a large part of the job. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, depending…

I have been exposed to asbestos (or silica) dust but I was also a heavy smoker. Am I still entitled to compensation?

Asbestos

First and foremost, if you can recall being exposed to asbestos/silica dust and have developed an asbestos or silica related condition, then generally you will…

The Connection between Silica induced Dust Diseases and Engineered Stones

Asbestos

Engineered stone is a popular material for countertops, flooring, and other home surfaces due to its durability and attractive appearance. Engineered stone is a composite…

When is an injury considered a ‘work injury’?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

In South Australia, workers are protected by the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (“the Act”) if they suffer an injury at work. A worker…

What happens if I am injured at the work Christmas function?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

In Return to Work of South Australia v Valentine and Karrara Hair and Beauty Centre [2022] SAET 134, a recent decision of the Full Bench…

Latest Turner Freeman appointments

Firm Updates

Congratulations to the below staff on their appointments: Senior Associate Patrick Pollock Patrick is an Associate at our Ipswich Office. He commenced with the Firm…

Reported restrictions on the use of the title “surgeon”

Compensation LawMedical Negligence

After a series of stories exposing the disturbing and unsafe practices of a number of cosmetic surgeons in Australia by the Sydney Morning Herald and…

How much is my claim worth; damages in Queensland motor vehicle accident claims.

Compensation Law

*This blog content is in relation to Queensland legislation. Invariably, when considering pursuing a motor vehicle accident claim, Claimants are intrigued as to the potential…

Close call – child’s MRI under anaesthesia delayed

Medical Negligence

Yesterday, Nine News published a story of a two year old girl with a rare birth defect that allegedly almost went undiagnosed. The full story…

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Victory for widow following death of husband who was exposed to asbestos dust

General surgeon banned temporarily following hundreds of incomplete surgeries

HELP! My employer is not supportive of me lodging a WorkCover application!

I have suffered a Motor Vehicle Accident at work. What are my options?

I have been exposed to asbestos (or silica) dust but I was also a heavy smoker. Am I still entitled to compensation?

The Connection between Silica induced Dust Diseases and Engineered Stones

When is an injury considered a ‘work injury’?

What happens if I am injured at the work Christmas function?

Latest Turner Freeman appointments

Reported restrictions on the use of the title “surgeon”

How much is my claim worth; damages in Queensland motor vehicle accident claims.

Close call – child’s MRI under anaesthesia delayed

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