Compensation Law - Articles
I Was injured At Work. What Hurdles Do I Have To Overcome in Order To Bring A Work injury Damages Claim?
The key hurdles that must be overcome are:
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Are There Any Time Limits I Need To Worry About in Bringing A Work injury Damages Claim?
1. You must wait a minimum of six months from the date you reported the injury to your employer before court proceedings can be commenced.
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Effects Of Bringing A Work Injury Claim
If I Bring A Work Injury Damages Claim And I Run My Case, Can I Continue To Receive Weekly Workers Compensation And Have My Medical Expenses Paid By The Compensation Insurer?
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if You Lodge a Work injury Damages Claim on my Behalf and we Don't Proceed or I Lose the Case, do I Have to Pay the Defendant's Costs?
Q: If You Lodge a Work Injury Damages Claim on my Behalf and we Don't Proceed or I Lose the Case, do I Have to Pay the Defendant's Costs?
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Workers Compensation Claims Time Limits
The New South Wales Government has established protocols for dealing with all types of compensation claims, including workers compensation claims. The legislation is overseen by the workplace health and safety regulator, SafeWork NSW, with the power to enforce safe work laws and investigate incidents.
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Are Journey Accidents Covered Under Workers Compensation Act
Journey accidents, or accidents that occur while commuting to and from work, are not automatically covered under Workers' Compensation in NSW. To succeed in a claim, the journey must have a real and substantial connection to your employment.
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What Is The Position With Legal Costs In Workers Compensation?
Many people avoid filing a workers compensation claim due to concerns over legal fees. At Taylor & Scott Lawyers, we remove this barrier by applying for funding through the Independent Review Office (IRO) before starting your claim.
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Get Compensation For Work injury Outside Workplace - Taylor & Scott
There are compensation claim responsibilities for both employer and employee in cases of outside workplace injuries. Employers are expected to provide a duty of care for all workers suffering from both work and non-work-...
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I Have Suffered a Permanent injury, Can I Sue For Negligence?
Permanent injury is that which impairs the physical or mental ability of a person to perform regular tasks. New South Wales compensation law has established guidelines for evaluating permanent injury compensation claims ...
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Q. I Want to Bring a Negligence Claim. What is Taylor & Scott's Offer in Respect of Legal Costs?
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Railway Demolition Results in Serious Leg injury and Large Negligence Payout
Our client worked as a labourer in the construction industry. His employer had loaned him out to other companies who were engaged in the demolition and renovation of railway stations in the Sydney region. Each day our cl...
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How Does informed Consent Work in Medical Negligence?
Everyone has to see a medical professional at some point or the other. On occasion, you or a family member may be told by the doctor that you will require invasive tests or even surgery as part of the treatment. You woul...
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