01 Jun 2022
“My husband committed suicide due to a work-related injury, so his employer should pay out the death benefit.” Which case won?
In October 2011, a man sustained injuries to his knees after bending and twisting to straighten a heavy pallet of goods.
He required surgery on both knees, lived with chronic pain thereafter and was restricted in his work capabilities.
His employer’s workers compensation insurer accepted liability for the knee injuries and began payment of weekly benefits and treatment expenses in relation to those injuries.
08 Sep 2017
Changes to NSW motor accident laws – your definitive guide
On 30 March 2017, the NSW Motor Accidents Injuries Bill 2017 was passed by parliament. This bill is significant as it replaced the previous compulsory third party motor accidents scheme under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999, therefore changing the ways in which injured parties are compensated for motor accidents. Reviewing the processes and legislation that cover you […]
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