Compensation Law - Articles
Death Claims
The insurer will pay funeral expenses in the event that a worker dies as a result of a workplace injury or disease. Limits apply to the amount the insurer will pay.
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Property Damage | Can I Claim for artificial aids?
If an artificial aid is damaged in an accident you may make a claim for these to be repaired or replaced. There are however limits on the amount the insurer will pay.
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Workers Compensation Claims - General Q&A
Workers compensation is awarded to people suffering from work-related injuries. NSW employers are bound to take out workers compensation insurance to cover physical damage, psychological suffering and any disease contrac...
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Returning to Work
Injured workers have an obligation to participate in a return to work program and must make a reasonable effort to return to work on suitable duties once they have the capacity to do so.
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Lump Sum Compensation for Permanent impairment
An injured worker will only be entitled to lump sum compensation if their level of permanent impairment is assessed at 11% whole person impairment or more for physical injuries and 15% whole person impairment for psychol...
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Work injury Damages
A claim for work injury damages is for past and future economic loss, including wages and superannuation. It does not include a claim for medical expenses.
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What Are My Entitlements for Medical, Hospital and Rehabilitation Expenses?
Anyone suffering from a work-related injury or illness is entitled to compensation. NSW compensation law protects workers who are employed full time, part-time, casual or on commission basis. Subcontractors working for t...
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What Are My Entitlements to Weekly Compensation in New South Wales?
In New South Wales, workers injured at work may be entitled to weekly compensation, with a maximum weekly payment of $2,523.00 (effective 1 October 2024), adjusted every April and October.
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What Are The Different Types of Negligence Claims?
Compensation law is incredibly specific; as expected when dealing with potentially large monetary loss or gain. Negligence claims are among the most common compensation scenarios affecting Australians, so it’s worth bein...
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Medical Negligence Claims: What Are The Steps Taken?
Negligence claims are an accepted fact where standards of care and safety fall below acceptable levels. Taylor & Scott Lawyers are there to support claimants when needed, providing extensive compensation law guidance...
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