Claim injury care & assistance
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Worker injured in accident en route to friend’s home from work
This case involves an appeal to the Industrial Court of Queensland from a rejection of a worker’s claim for workers’ compensation by Workcover Queensland, QComp and the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC)…
Links between original injury & secondary injury while on workers comp
Tony Luxton appealed against a decision by WorkCover to reject his claim for a secondary physical injury. Get your FREE CLAIM ASSESSMENT today.
Chronic pre-existing injuries effect on general damages
Another good example of a real claim here helps highlight that pre-existing injury can have a key effect on general damages and economic loss…
Not wearing a seatbelt, awarded $2.37m.
Mr Nyholt was ejected from a van in wet weather and was not wearing a seatbelt. He was later awarded $2.37M. Get a FREE CLAIM ASSESSMENT today.
A case of mining worker with a lumbar spine injury
A breakdown of key facts and the analysis of a claim to help show you the structure and analysis, as well as outcome involved…
53-Year-old tyre fitter suffered psychiatric injuries
A 53 year old tyre fitter suffered orthopaedic and psychiatric injuries, with a reduced life expectancy which was shortened due to unrelated health problems. He had a criminal history and his credibility was unsuccessfully challenged at trial…
Queensland court considers golfing injury claim
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed an appeal by Dr Errol Pollard, who was injured by a golf ball hit by the Respondent, John Trude, in a game of golf. Dr Pollard alleged that he had been standing dangerously close to the ball’s trajectory and that the Respondent did not fulfil his duty of care to him by yelling out the commonplace ‘fore’ to warn him of the ball’s approach….
Former policeman ordered to compensate for rape
A woman who was raped by a police officer while in custody at a Sunshine Coast watchhouse was awarded $15,000.00 in Criminal Compensation. A Maroochydore District Judge ordered Peter Anthony Buxton pay the compensation to the woman…
How to prevent neck and shoulder injuries
Do you suffer from neck and shoulder pain caused by an injury? Chronic or acute pain is never easy to manage, and can have an enormous effect on daily life for those who are afflicted. There is a lot to know about neck and shoulder injuries, as the causes, symptoms, and treatments vary greatly…