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Compensation for Domestic Assistance after a Work Injury

What many injured workers do not know is that if they are injured at work, and as a result of that injury it is reasonable necessary that they receive domestic assistance, their employer may be liable to pay the cost … Continue reading

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Negligence Claims At Work—What Many Injured Workers Don’t Know

What many injured workers in NSW don’t know is, if they have been seriously injured and their employer was negligent, there is an option to sue the employer (through the workers compensation insurer) and take a lump sum of damages … Continue reading

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Seriously injured in a car accident?—you will need some help

If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in a car accident, you need to ensure that not only do you get the right medical and hospital treatment, but when you return home from hospital, you … Continue reading

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Time Limits for Compensation

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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