Workers Compensation - Articles
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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Can I Claim Compensation for a Work injury in Australia if i’m on a Temporary Visa?
Australia draws many thousands of people from around the world each year to spend some time working and enjoying the lifestyle Australia has to offer.
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How Do They Decide if My injuries Are Caused By The Accident?
Workplace or personal injuries are usually easy to point out when you go to make a claim, but adequately gathered medical evidence can often be the difference between getting deserved compensation and the insurers refusi...
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After 48 Years of Labouring "Bob" Turns to Taylor & Scott for Advice and Help with His Compo Claim
Our client "Bob", has spent his entire working life employed in the building industry working as a builder's labourer. His jobs have involved kneeling whilst helping with concreting and levelling, patching work, jackhamm...
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Common Questions Asked About ‘Return to Work’ Programs
You least expect to be injured at work but it does happen. Especially if it has never happened to you before you may be unaware of your rights under the workers compensation system. You may be confused about what to expe...
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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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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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