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Fall from Scaffold – Worker Receives Large Payout
Our client was a Scaffolder. He had left school in Year 9 as he was dyslexic and had great difficulty reading. He spent his life doing heavy manual work but did manage to obtain a number of work tickets, such as operatin...
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Client Struck Down By Cluster Headaches
Our client is a relatively young man. He left school in Year 9 and managed to obtain his School Certificate attending a TAFE College. He enjoyed heavy manual work and managed to obtain various tickets to allow him to be employed as a crane operator, rigger and dogman.
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Are These Reasons Holding You Back from Speaking to a Compensation Lawyer?
Have you had an injury while at work but have put off approaching a compensation lawyer for advice as you feel you may be partly responsible for the accident? You’re not alone. Every year, many accidents that could have ...
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Crane Operator Falls Through Unguarded Skylight Lucky to be Alive
Our client is employed as a crane operator. He is sent by his company all over Sydney to work with various building companies doing various types of crane work. On this occasion, our client was sent by his employer to wo...
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Country Solicitor Requests Taylor & Scott's Help with a Client's Bullying, Stress, Anxiety and Depression Negligence Claim
Here at Taylor & Scott, we are on occasion called on to assist country solicitors with complex negligence claims. We are happy to assist in these cases and always ensure that following completion of our work, the cli...
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Wrongful Dismissal vs Unfair Dismissal at Work
There are many laws and regulations when it comes to dismissals at work. We aim to clarify what the differences are between wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal in the workplace.
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Special Needs Support Teacher Suffers Serious Back injury at School
Our client worked as a special needs support teacher. She assisted teachers to look after children suffering from Cerebral Palsy, Asperger's and behavioural problems. Needless to say, the work is extremely demanding. It ...
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How to Claim Compensation if You or a Loved One is Diagnosed with Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma, the aggressive and incurable cancer of the lining (pleura) that wraps around the lungs, is caused by exposure to asbestos fibres. Symptoms and eventual diagnosis can take decades to reveal.
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Injured Workers
What should an injured worker discuss with their nominated treating doctor during the initial consultation?
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What Steps Should I Take as a Pedestrian involved in a Traffic Accident?
Taking on a motor vehicle is no mean feat so it’s not surprising that serious injury can often follow. Despite pedestrians injured in traffic accidents being a fairly common occurrence, it can often leave victims confuse...
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Plant Operator's Fall From Machine Leads to Amputation of Leg and Large TPD Payout
Ray McClenahan, Partner and Accredited Specialist, recently completed a TPD claim for one of his clients. Back in the 90s, Ray's client slipped as he exited a backhoe he was operating. Upon landing on the ground, he felt...
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Suspension & Work Capacity
Can the insurer suspend or reduce payments of weekly compensation?
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