Category: Injury Compensation Law

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$2 million for child sexual abuse victim
POSTED: 05 May 2022
Injury Compensation Law
Over $2 million has been awarded to a victim of sexual abuse by the Supreme Court of Victoria. The abuse was perpetrated by a volunteer, Mr Palframan, between 1988 and 1990, while the Plaintiff was a student at Geelong College.
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How common are retained surgical items?
POSTED: 12 Apr 2022
Injury Compensation Law
Waking up after major surgery can be an anxiety inducing experience but what if you were told that something had been left behind during the surgery or worse still, you learn this years later after experiencing debilitating symptoms seemingly without explanation?
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Catching COVID Whilst Working – Are You Covered By Workers Compensation?
POSTED: 03 Feb 2022
Injury Compensation Law
Sara v G & S Sara Pty Ltd [2021] NSWPIC 286
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Workers Compensation and the Holidays
POSTED: 23 Dec 2021
Injury Compensation Law
Have you been injured at work? Do you intend to make a claim? Do you know your leave entitlements?
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What Happens if Parents Refuse Medical Treatment for Their Child?
POSTED: 02 Dec 2021
Injury Compensation Law
Up until the age of 14, the parents of a child must generally consent to any medical treatment that their child receives. There are exceptions to this rule, however, this is often the case in emergencies, when there is no time or opportunity to obtain consent.
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New Rights for Sexual Abuse Survivors
POSTED: 17 Nov 2021
Injury Compensation Law
The NSW Parliament recently passed a bill which will have significant benefits for survivors of sexual assault by churches and other organisations. The new law will empower the Courts to:
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Footpath Injury
POSTED: 11 Nov 2021
Injury Compensation Law
A woman was recently successful in a claim relating to injuries following a fall on the footpath outside her local fruit shop. The fruit shop owner, who also owned the footpath, had been using the footpath on a regular basis to transport produce to and from the shop with a forklift.
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Holiday House Injury
POSTED: 21 Oct 2021
Injury Compensation Law
A holiday house in regional NSW is looking like a perfect option for many of us this summer. But what happens if you are injured while staying at a holiday rental property? In a recent District Court decision, the “slipperiness” of uncovered outdoor steps at a property close to the...
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Stay at Home Orders and Delays in Medical Treatment
POSTED: 31 Aug 2021
Injury Compensation Law
Since the “Stay at Home” Orders came into effect in late June, we have focused on daily Covid-19 case numbers and the percentage of the population that has been vaccinated to reach “the target” required for restrictions to be reduced and finally, lifted.
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COVID-19 & Workers Compensation
POSTED: 04 Aug 2021
Injury Compensation Law
A recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases has left lots of us in the community worried. For those of us who are required to engage with other people as part of our jobs, it’s especially easy to feel vulnerable to the threat of COVID-19.
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