Not Wearing A Seatbelt. Do I Still Have Rights?

Not Wearing A Seatbelt.  Do I Still Have Rights? In writing this article, we want to make it clear that as personal injury lawyers we see the devastating impact of transport accidents every day.  Wearing a seatbelt is not only law but reduces the risk of injury or death in a transport accident. In our…

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Injured Personal Care Attendant – What Are My Rights?

Injured Personal Care Attendant – What Are My Rights? Personal care attendants and other health care workers have the right to be safe at work. Employers have an obligation to take reasonable care for the health and safety of personal carers, employed in both hospital and community settings. The responsibilities contained in the Workplace Injury…

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Entitlement To Loss Of Earnings Transport Accident Claim

ENTITLEMENT TO LOSS OF EARNINGS TRANSPORT ACCIDENT CLAIM WHAT IS MY ENTITLEMENT TO LOSS OF EARNINGS WHEN I CAN’T WORK AS A RESULT OF A TRANSPORT ACCIDENT? TAC Loss of Earnings Benefits If you have been injured in a transport accident and have an accepted TAC claim, you may be entitled to receive compensation in…

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Silica Dust Exposure – Engineered Stone Ban

In light of recent developments regarding the banning of engineered stone in Australia, it is imperative to address the implications for the synthetic stone industry.  The ban comes as a response to growing concerns over the health risks associated with silica exposure, particularly during the fabrication and installation of synthetic stone products.   Silica Exposure:…

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Injury Caused By Livestock Straying Onto Road – Your Rights

INJURY CAUSED BY LIVESTOCK STRAYING ONTO ROAD – YOUR RIGHTS Being regional lawyers, we regularly come across injuries on the road caused by straying livestock.  The presence of a cow, horse or sheep on a public road does not of itself enable an injured motorist to obtain compensation from the owner of the livestock in…

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Forced Adoption – What Are My Rights?

FORCED ADOPTION – WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? If you have been impacted by forced adoption practices, you may be entitled to bring a common law claim and sue the relevant institution for compensation. In 2021, the Parliamentary Inquiry into Historical Forced Adoption in Victoria uncovered that thousands of women who gave birth between 1958 to 1984 suffered…

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What Are My Rights If I Was Abused At School?

Children and teenagers spend most of the day at school where they deserve to feel safe. Students are in a vulnerable position at school, being in the care, supervision and control of teachers and education support staff such as aides, counsellors and other employees.  Sadly, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse…

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