Compensation Law - Articles
Weekly Compensation – No Capacity to Work
The first entitlement period is the first 13 weeks of weekly compensation.
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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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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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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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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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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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Stop/Go Lady Traffic Controller Receives Large Work injury Damages Payout
Our client was employed by a company performing traffic control duties. Her company had a contract to undertake roadworks in various parts of New South Wales. On many occasions, our client worked through the night perfo...
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How Can I Make a Workers Compensation Claim for a Psychological injury (Stress)?
Before we go into compensation claims for stress, it’s important to clarify that when we talk about stress, it is about the clinical medical diagnosis and not the emotion of stress that most of us will experience regular...
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