Zaparas Lawyers Victoria settled the compensation claim for firefighter Jason Dale, after he suffered serious injury following the industrial chemical fire in West Footscray in 2018.
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Tradies at risk of developing disease
Given the nature of the work of most tradies, they’re among those most likely to be exposed to potentially harmful substances and susceptible to developing occupational diseases.
Can I claim compensation for chronic pain?
Many that suffer from chronic pain think there’s nothing they can do. Depending on how it came about and how it affects you, you may be able to claim compensation.
Firefighting officially declared a cancer-causing profession
The World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has officially declared firefighting a “cancer-causing profession”.
What to do if your TPD claim is rejected
TPD claims are not always an automatic entitlement or straightforward as it seems. Many claims are rejected by insurers to avoid making payouts. But what to do if your TPD claim is rejected?
Car accidents and spinal injury claims: what you need to know
No matter how you injured your back, whether at work, in a car accident or due to the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation.
Occupational Cancer: Understanding the 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.
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.
What is a Public Liability claim?
A public liability claim arises when a person has been injured in a public place or on a private property due to someone else’s fault. Examples of public places and private property include: Entitlements under Public Liability comprise of pain and suffering …
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.
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?
Easier and faster access to WorkCover Entitlements for those workers exposed to Silica
If you are or were exposed to respirable silica dust at work and have been diagnosed with silicosis with or without lung cancer and/or scleroderma you may be automatically entitled to WorkCover entitlements.