In NSW worker’s compensation claims, the insurer has the right to undertake a work capacity assessment in an injured worker. The purpose of a work capacity assessment is to determine what the injured worker’s current capacity is to earn in suitable employment as a result of their workplace injury.

When a medical practitioner or healthcare provider acts negligently in the care of their patients, it can have severe and lasting impacts on those patients. Healthcare providers in Australia must act to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their patients, because a failure to do so may cause significant physical and psychological injuries.

Tasmanian workers facing termination of workers' compensation weekly payments on the basis that they have “wholly and substantially recovered” from their work-related injury or illness have significant rights under the law – but strict time limits apply.

In Tasmania, workers are entitled to worker’s compensation for psychological injuries sustained in the workplace. It’s important that workers making claims for psychological injuries are aware of their rights, particularly if the claim is disputed.

There are different compensation schemes in Queensland depending on whether an injury occurred due to a workplace accident or as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Sometimes, a worker may be injured in a road accident while travelling to or from work. This poses the question: “Is it a workers’ compensation claim or a motor vehicle accident claim, or both?”

It’s compulsory for all employers in NSW, unless they’re considered an “exempt employer”, to have worker's compensation insurance. So, what happens if your employer is not “exempt” from holding worker's compensation insurance and you are injured at work?

This case seems to confirm that the Personal Injury Commission NSW will more than likely consider taking a broad view of an injury arising out of the course of employment and employment being a substantial contributing factor when an injury occurs while working from home.

Asbestos compensation is not limited to people exposed at work. You may have been exposed in the family home, other private dwelling or a public place. However, in this article, we are going to focus on the compensation options for workers who were exposed to asbestos dust and fibres in the course of their employment.

The 2023 decision in Wilson v Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service sheds light on the employer's duty of care to its employees and the consequences of failing to meet that duty, particularly in high-pressure environments like healthcare. We dissect the facts, findings, and implications of this significant case which resulted in a worker's compensation common law damages award of over $1.6 million to the injured worker.

If you sustain a workplace injury in Queensland, in the midst of undertaking medical treatment and rehabilitation, there is the added stress of navigating the world of worker’s compensation claims. In this article, we provide a simple, yet comprehensive guide for injured workers in Queensland.

Legislation governing motor vehicle accident compensation in NSW saw significant changes implemented from April 2023. If you have suffered an injury, it is highly recommended that you seek the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure you receive all benefits you are entitled to in a timely manner.

We explore the case of Mr Leonard, a man who suffered life changing physical and mental disabilities as a result of an assault after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Hobart in 2014. Mr Leonard sued the bouncer and the employer of the bouncer, and was awarded over $12,000,000 compensation.