Claiming public liability compensation for injuries sustained after a slip in your local supermarket is now wide open. Last year the ACT Supreme Court in Buljat v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2022] ACTSC 47 ruled against a customer who sustained …
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Victoria Posted onPublic Liability Change: Supreme Court overturns Supermarket decision
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Victoria Posted onHow to make a TAC claim when injured by an Unidentified Vehicle
Have you been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident and you are unable to identify the party at fault? In Victoria, if you are injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may lodge a TAC …
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Queensland Posted onWhat to do if injured in an accident with an unregistered or unidentified vehicle (CTP)
Under Queensland law, all vehicle owners are required to take out Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance on their vehicles. This is to provide coverage for injuries sustained by other parties in the event of a car accident. This is made easy …
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Victoria Posted onClaiming for medical and like expenses in Victoria
If you’re eligible for a WorkCover claim or a TAC claim, there are a range of benefits you can claim. The WorkCover and TAC schemes in Victoria both provide “no fault” benefits to those injured with an accepted claim regardless of …
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Posted onDifferent Types of Superannuation Insurances Explained
Superannuation is a savings plan for retirement that is offered to employees in Australia. It’s a way for workers to save for their retirement and ensure that they have a steady stream of income once they stop working. In addition to …
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Chronic illness and total and permanent disability claims
Many people who suffer from a chronic illness and are unable to work are unaware of the financial help that may be available to them, such as TPD insurance through your superannuation.
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Victoria Posted onSecurity Guard left wheelchair bound after workplace assault in Victoria: Employer Proved to be Liable
Zaparas Lawyers helped a security guard, who has been confined to a wheelchair for eight years after an assault while working, successfully prove his employer held responsibility for his injuries.
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Queensland Posted onUnderstanding common law claims in Queensland
There are two types of workers’ compensation claims – statutory claims and common law claims. Did you know that only those who were injured at the fault of someone else’s negligence can make a common law workers’ compensation claim?
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Insurers and Centrelink: What you need to know about declaring income
One of the most important things when providing information to the insurer and Centrelink when making a compensation claim is to ensure that you’re declaring your income appropriately to avoid any trouble later.
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Queensland Posted onThe cost of workplace injuries: Importance of workplace safety training
We often hear about employers failing to provide adequate training on how to use equipment, or blatantly telling employees to cut corners to get the job done quicker. And we can tell you – it never ends well.
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Victoria Posted onNavigating the process of conciliation in Victoria
Conciliation is a form of alternative dispute resolution which seeks to resolve disputes outside of the traditional courtroom setting, which is helpful if you don’t agree with a WorkCover decision.
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Posted onThe important role carers play in injury recovery
The role of a carer in caring for someone who has suffered an injury is critical in supporting them on their road to recovery and return to work.
