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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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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