There are jobs that are simply dangerous by nature, so in this situation it is important to ensure the safety of the workplace as well its workers. There are other jobs that aren’t dangerous in nature, and this is where employers need to take into consideration the overall health and wellbeing of employees…
There are times when mediations for personal injury claims don’t work and settlement is not achieved. Here are 10 reasons why a mediation may fail and what you and your compensation lawyer can do to avoid it…
Suffering an injury at work or in other circumstances sometimes cannot be avoided. These incidents lead to workers compensation and/or public liability claims, and eventually at some point you will need legal advice. But how do you choose the best compensation lawyers that will assist you in your claim? Here are some tips that you can use in selecting the right compensation lawyer…
Some people don’t bother with compensation claims, thinking they are a waste of time and would only complicate their lives further. After a serious injury, you can be so thankful you’re alive that you just brush the matter off and want to get on with your life. Besides that, hiring good compensation lawyers usually costs money.
Perhaps one of the biggest mistakes they could ever make is not seeking compensation…
Motor vehicle accidents occur every day in Queensland, and unfortunately have become an accepted part of everyday life for road users. The good news however is that road accidents saw a significant reduction in 2014 in Queensland, dropping by approximately 30%…
WorkCover Queensland is the workers’ compensation insurer established by the Queensland Government to provide workers’ compensation benefits (Statutory Benefits) to workers who are injured in the course of their employment in Queensland, and insurance coverage for the employers of such workers…
In the case of Tyrone Lewis v Green Mountain Food Processing Pty Ltd, the Plaintiff, Mr Lewis, claimed he sustained a seriously debilitating back injury in the course of his work as a meat worker with the Defendant, who operated a meat processing factory.
For workers injured from 15 October 2013 onwards, their injuries will be assessed for a Degree of Permanent Impairment (DPI) using the new Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (GEPI).For psychiatric injuries, DPI assessment must be conducted by the Medical Assessment Tribunal (MAT).
The Motor Accident Insurance Commission is the regulatory body in Queensland for motor accident claims. The purpose of the Commission is to oversee the Compulsory Third Party motor accident scheme in Queensland as established by the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994...
61 yr old gardener, sustained an injury to his leg when he fell through a metal cover on a property. The homeowners became liable for damages.
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