Tag Archives: Compensation Law

COMCARE

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

A Brief Overview of the Commonwealth Workers Compensation System If you are a Commonwealth Employee, then your workers compensation rights are governed by the Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988. Under this system, you are entitled to payment of weekly … Continue reading →

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Time Limits for Compensation

Posted on February 11, 2010 by admin

The Motor Accidents Compensation Act, 1999 is clear that claims for compensation for personal injuries suffered in a car accident (when it is not your fault or not completely your fault) are to be lodged against the Compulsory Third Party … Continue reading →

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Can I claim compensation if I don’t know who the owner or the driver is who caused my car accident?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by admin

Yes, but there are rules to making a claim against an unknown or unidentified driver, who is known as the “Nominal Defendant”. If you were involved in a car accident and have been injured, whether you were a pedestrian, passenger … Continue reading →

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