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Why is there still a stigma about workers’ compensation?

Making a compensation claim against your employer's workers compensation insurance is well within your rights. So why is there still a stigma?

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Understanding occupational cancer risks

About 5000 people are diagnosed with a work-related cancer each year in Australia. Read on to find out more about workplace cancer risks and your entitlements if diagnosed with a work-related cancer.

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The role of speed on car crashes and injuries

Studies prove speeding has a direct impact on injury severity and consequently plays a role in a number of car accident claims.

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Risks of welding fumes to workers health

Many welding associated respiratory illnesses and cancers are recognised as industrial diseases. It shouldn’t be normal to have to risk your health for work.

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Can I make a claim if I have been injured in a pool?

Pool owners have a duty of care to minimise foreseeable risks of injury. If an injury arises due to someone elses negligence, the pool owner can be held accountable and you may be entitled to make a public liability claim.

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Zaparas Lawyers secures damages over $350,000 for a worker diagnosed with Silicosis that had a preserved lung function

Zaparas Lawyers recently assisted one of their silicosis clients with a preserved lung function to secure over $350,000 in pain and suffering damages following one of the Victoria’s first serious injury originating motion hearings for a stonemason with silicosis.

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Mental illness and Total and Permanent Disability claims

Injuries and illnesses aren’t always just physical. Fortunately, TPD claims cover all types of injuries, including psychological and mental illness.

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Australia records 194 deaths at work in 2020

SafeWork Australia released their Work-Related Traumatic Injuries Report 2020 which found there were 194 workplace fatalities in 2020.

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Asbestos product imports highlight need to understand product liability rights

Despite a 20-year ban on the importation and use of asbestos, it's still slipping past our borders in products. We remind you of your rights around product liability and Australian Consumer Law.

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The impact of asbestos exposure on Australian lives

Did you know the majority of compensated mesothelioma claims and asbestosis claims are made by tradespeople and labourers?

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Why your personal credibility is important in court

It’s an unpopular topic – the idea that the Court makes a value judgement about a person’s credibility based on their past and present behaviour. But it is also a reality of legal proceedings and something worth understanding properly.

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Product Liability and Consumer Law Explained

You may have heard of Australian Consumer Law being used to get a replacement if your TV or washing machine are faulty, but did you know the same laws provide compensation if you're injured due to a faulty product?