From Injury to Justice: Your Guide to Construction Accident Claims
Workers on construction sites face some of the biggest hazards on the job, such as getting hit by falling objects, moving machinery, and even getting exposed to dangerous chemicals and materials. In Australia, construction workers alone number in the thousands, and many sustain injuries on the job, which leads to physical, emotional, and financial unrestricted […]
What is Workers Compensation? – A Complete Guide
Table of Contents Workers compensation is a form of insurance that benefits workers who sustain an injury or come into contact with a disease due to their workplace. These injuries range from the usual slip-and-fall cases to severe psychological trauma. Workers compensation also covers any medical condition that develops over sometime during the employment. How will workers compensation […]
Work Injury Victims – How much compensation can you get in 2025?
Table of Contents If you suffered an injury at work, then you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Many work injury victims are eligible to receive lump-sum compensation for lost wages, medical costs, and future earnings if the injury impacts their working capacity. A report from Safe Work Australia confirmed that 120,355 workers’ compensation claims were reported in 2019 […]
How Long Can You Stay on Workers Compensation in Australia? Understanding the Time Limits
Table of Contents Let’s face it, getting hurt at work is a real bummer. But hey, at least there’s workers compensation to help you out while you get back on your feet. The thing is, how long exactly can you stay on this sweet support system? This guide will break it down in a way […]
Are WorkCover and Worker’s Compensation the same?
Most people confuse workers’ compensation and WorkCover because both terms relate to workplace injury insurance and benefits. The similar functions of both systems in providing benefits to injured workers make it easy to conflate the two. What is the general difference between Workers compensation and Workcover? In Australia, the main difference is that workers compensation […]
How are Work Injury Damages Calculated?
A modified common law claim filed against the employer of the injured worker is known as a work injury damages claim, sometimes called a negligence claim. For a worker to successfully file a work injury claim, they must demonstrate that their employer was careless and that the worker’s losses and injuries were the result of […]
Building a Strong Case: The Tradesman’s Guide to Compensation Claims
Getting injured at work can have devastating financial and physical consequences and be especially worrying for tradesmen who rely on their physical strength for their jobs. The process for claiming compensation can seem a little difficult at times. The difficulty usually comes with legal jargon and bureaucratic hurdles. For many tradespeople, there may be an incomplete understanding […]
Workers’ Compensation Payouts in the ACT: A Complete Guide
Workers’ compensation ensures that employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in the workplace receive financial support and medical care. It is a form of insurance which helps employees who suffer from injuries while they are performing their work duties. Workers’ compensation also helps in stress-free recovery. In this blog, you will get all the details […]
Blueprint for Success: Securing Your Construction Injury Compensation
Building and construction are two of the most dangerous fields to work in because there are multiple risks involved. The major risks include falls, equipment accidents, and exposure to hazardous materials, which workers face daily. In Australia, construction workers sustain injuries that can impact them psychologically, physically, and financially. Nevertheless, some workers suffer injuries while […]
Tradesmen Compensation Claims Made Simple: What You Need to Know
The Australian workforce relies heavily on the skilled labour of tradespeople as they directly impact the construction, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry industries. However, because of the nature of their work, tradespeople are more vulnerable to workplace injuries, and understanding how compensation claims work becomes necessary is necessary. When you are a self-employed worker or if […]
Psychological Injury – How To Make A Worker’s Compensation Claim?
If you’re an employee and are a victim of work-related psychological injury, you are entitled to workers’ compensation on a successful claim. However, they may be difficult to prove due to several factors. The worker must contact a medical professional to verify the psychological injury to apply for the claim. Some of the common psychiatric […]
How Workers Compensation Claims Have Increased During The Pandemic?
As the borders reopen and COVID-19 restrictions ease, businesses reopen their doors again, leaving workers in distress. Australia expects to see a rise in COVID-19 related workers’ compensation claims as employees fear their health during the pandemic. Many lawyers have come forward to ensure safer workplaces and vaccinated staff, so workers don’t sue their bosses. […]
WorkCover Solicitors – Why Do You Need A Lawyer For Your Claim?
Every year, thousands of Australians injure themselves during work or in other work-related accidents. A majority of these individuals will make a claim for Workcover compensation or Workers compensation. However, the unfair treatment of insurance companies and independent medical examiners towards them can often result in unnecessary delays, inadequate compensation, or even outright denial of […]
Income Protection Insurance – Everything You Need To Know
Income protection insurance can be crucial if you cannot continue working due to a disability, illness, or injury. The insurance pays a part of your lost income and helps in keeping up with bills and other finances so you can focus on your health and wellness. If a partial or total disability has significantly impacted […]
How Much Public Liability Insurance Do I Need?
You can determine the amount of public liability insurance you require by the type of work you do and whether or not your clients expect a certain level of protection. Coverage limits for public liability insurance are $1 million, $2 million, or $5 million. The maximum amount your insurer will payout in the event of an insurable claim is […]
Can You Claim On Multiple TPD Policies?
If you’ve recently suffered an injury or illness that necessitates filing a total and permanent disability claim, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about how the TPD claims process works. You also probably want to know if you can claim multiple TPD Policies. In this blog, you will find out that you can claim multiple TPD […]
How Much Lawyers Charge For TPD Claims?
Depending on the type of policy issued, filing a TPD claim can involve a few different steps, and you may need to file multiple claims. However, as with many other types of claims, having an experienced attorney on your side can be beneficial. But how much do lawyers charge for TPD claims? And how does […]
What Happens If You Don’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Do you know what’s common between a large-scale business with hundreds of employees and a small-scale business? Well, they both need worker’s compensation insurance for their employees. But first, what exactly is worker’s compensation insurance? Let’s suppose one of your employees faces an injury at work. They can file a workers’ compensation claim. If you have workers’ […]
Do I Need Workers Compensation For Contractors?
It is a common belief, that an employer only provides workers’ compensation insurance to its employees. However, not many know that an employer also needs to provide workers’ compensation to its contractors and subcontractors. Apart from traditional relationships between an employer and an employee, contractors who are workers under the “Workers Compensation Act 1951.” (the Act), also […]
Workers Compensation -What you really need to know
here are different Workers’ Compensation Acts depending upon whether or not you are employed in the ACT private industry or by the ACT Government or Commonwealth Government. There are yet again different rights for workers in the private industry in New South Wales or the New South Wales Government. They vary significantly. You really would need to visit us so […]