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Emphysema and COPD

I suffer from asbestos related pleural plaques. Can I receive compensation?

Asbestos

Asbestos related pleural plaques are a marker of previous exposure to asbestos dust and fibre which are evident on a lung x-ray or CT scan….

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Changes to the NSW Motor Accident Legislation

Compensation Law

Changes to the NSW Motor Accident Legislation We are pleased to advise several legislative amendments have been introduced by the Motor Accident’s Injuries Amendment Act…

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Suffered a physical injury at work but now suffering psychologically? Do not suffer in silence

Compensation Law

Many injured workers in New South Wales suffer psychologically after they sustain injuries of a physical nature whilst at work. What most workers do not…

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Knowing your Rights I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but I never worked with asbestos products during my employment.

Suffers of Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure Are Entitled To Claim Compensation

AsbestosCompensation Law

*Contents of this blog relate to NSW legislation. Knowing your Rights: I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but I never worked with asbestos products during my…

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Boating Injuries while on Holidays

Compensation LawPublic Place Incidents

Picture this: you are planning a holiday off Queensland’s Coast at a popular destination such as the Whitsundays, Fraser Island or Moreton Island.  You have…

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Injured worker

How to lodge a workers’ compensation claim in Western Australia

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

*Contents of this blog relate to WA legislation. If an employee is injured within the workplace in Western Australia they may be eligible for a…

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Who is owed a duty of care - employers

Who is owed a duty of care?

Compensation LawEmployment lawWorkplace Rights

*Contents of this blog relate to Queensland legislation. Employers must provide a reasonable standard of care in relation to any acts that could reasonably foresee…

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Wills and Estates Blog

What is a Lump Sum Claim?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

*The contents in this blog relate to New South Wales legislation. Many workers are not aware that they are able to claim a lump sum…

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My exposure to asbestos occurred 50 years ago. How can I prove it?

My exposure to asbestos occurred 50 years ago. How can I prove it?

Asbestos

It is often the case that our clients had exposure to asbestos in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Afterall, asbestos products were commonly used…

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injured worker permanent impairment

Does the degree of an Injured Worker’s permanent impairment lump sum claim determine their other rights to compensation?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

An Injured Worker that has sustained a permanent impairment as a result of a work-related injury may be entitled to receive a lump sum payment…

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NSW Police Force

NSW Police Officers – What does it mean to give notice of your psychological injury to your employer?

Compensation LawProfessional Negligence

If you are a NSW Police Officer and have suffered a psychiatric and/or psychological injury in the course of carrying out your duties, you may…

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Coroner finds man who died in Calvary Hospital's ED was given no 'chance of survival'

Coroner finds man who died in Calvary Hospital’s ED was given no ‘chance of survival’

Compensation LawMedical Negligence

An ACT coroner, Ken Archer, has found the 2016 death of Canberra man Maarouf El-Cheikh at Calvary Hospital occurred after he received “sub-optimal” care that did…

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