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Standard Of Proof Personal Injury Law Experts
STANDARD OF PROOF PERSONAL INJURY LAW EXPERTS BURDEN AND STANDARD OF PROOF INJURY CLAIMS; DO I STILL HAVE A CIVIL CLAIM IF THE POLICE OR WORKSAFE DO NOT TAKE FORMAL ACTION IN AN ACCIDENT? As personal injury lawyers providing advice to clients, we find that people are often surprised to hear that not only are…
Read MoreI’ve Hurt My Back At Work – What Are My Compensation Entitlements?
I’ve Hurt My Back At Work – What Should I Do? If you have suffered an injury to your back at work, you might be able to make a claim for compensation. You may have suffered a back injury in the course of your employment due to heavy lifting, a slip and fall, or unsafe…
Read MoreSilica 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:…
Read MoreWhat Is The Workplace Injury Commission?
On 1 September 2022, the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service changed its name to the Workplace Injury Commission (“WIC”). The WIC is responsible for attempting to resolve disputes in relation to workers compensation entitlements between an injured worker and the WorkCover insurer via conciliation or arbitration. The introduction of the WIC led to some additional changes…
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