Prior to 1 July 2016, if a person suffered a serious personal injury in a motor vehicle accident and they were the at fault driver, they faced the prospect of receiving no compensation at all. With the introduction of the National Injury Insurance Scheme, at fault drivers who suffer a serious personal injury will at least have the ability to rely on the Scheme.
Personal Injury
Personal Injury Claims and Child Support
There is no escape from child support arrears being paid if you are injured and have a personal injuries claim.
Quad Bike Accidents
WorkSafe Victoria have recently adopted a policy to reduce risk of injury from quad bikes and other all-terrain vehicles (“ATV’s”).
Workers Injured between 15 October 2013 and 31 January 2015
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Workers injured between the aforementioned dates who were not assessed as having a 6% degree of Permanent Impairment were precluded from pursuing a Common Law Claim subsequent to their Workers Compensation Claim for weekly benefits and medical expenses being concluded.
Quad Bike Accidents on Rural Properties
turned_in_notAccidents, Personal Injury
On 26 September 2014, John Lock the Deputy Coroner handed down his interim findings into three (3) quad bike accidents on rural properties that accounted for the deaths of two (2) children and two (2) adults.
Homeowners Liable to Pay Damages to Widow of Elderly Gardener Fatally Injured
turned_in_notDuty of Care, Personal Injury
It’s a harsh reality that one in three accidents occur in and around the home and most are preventable. This could be a result of hidden hazards such as electrical faults, structural defects, gas leaks, slip and trip hazards or unsafe pool fencing, to name just a few.
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Complaints – A Cautionary Tale for Employers
Sussan Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd [2014] QSC 64 the Supreme Court of Queensland has demonstrated that failing to deal with workplace bullying and harassment complaints by employees can be a costly mistake.
Employer Obligation to Maintain Equipment
turned_in_notPersonal Injury, Workers' Compensation
The recent Supreme Court decision of Verney v The Mac Services Group Pty Ltd highlights the need for employers to maintain tools and equipment so as to avoid exposing workers to unnecessary risks of injury.
Properly Pursued Prescribed Policies Prevent Penitentiary Predicament
Dangers in the workplace can sometimes lead to serious accidents. This firm handles many personal injury cases where employees are injured at work.
Disclaimers of Liability and Fitness Classes
With the start of the New Year I am sure that many people are either recommencing their fitness regimes or alternatively, perhaps starting one that is long overdue.
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