A devoted former high school teacher has been successful in his workers compensation bullying claim and awarded a $500,000 payout. Colin, 51, feels as though a ‘dark cloud above his head has finally disappeared’ as he […]

Law Partners provides specialised and local compensation lawyers: Port Macquarie and Newcastle Law Partners has answered the call of injured Australians residing in Newcastle and Port Macquarie regions by providing experienced, specialised and local personal […]

For the majority of people who get a COVID-19 vaccination, any adverse reaction is likely to be mild and only last a day or two. But what happens if you get an adverse reaction that’s […]

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, time limits apply to claiming compensation for your injuries, and also to how long you can continue to receive compensation. But regardless of how long it’s been […]

Each year, approximately one in every 10 Australian workers experiences bullying in the workplace. Fortunately, support in the form of compensation and treatment is available for workers whose health has suffered because of workplace bullying. […]

If you’ve sustained a shoulder injury at work, in a car accident or in a public place, you might be entitled to compensation. In this article, we look at shoulder injury compensation payouts in Australia […]

In NSW you’re covered for workers compensation to and from work (known as a journey claims NSW) if there’s a real and substantial connection between the accident that caused your injury and your employment. In […]

If you’re injured at work in NSW, the workers compensation scheme provides a range of benefits and lump sums to support you financially and help you get back to work if you can. A workers […]

Psychological injuries can be completely debilitating, and in many cases can prevent sufferers from working. However, if the condition has been primarily caused by your work, workers compensation payments may be available to you. Where […]

If you’re one of the 832,000 casual employees working in NSW, it’s important to know that you’re covered for workers compensation benefits if you’re injured at work or suffer illness that was caused by work. […]

If you’re injured at work and on workers compensation, your employer cannot legally terminate you within the first six months since your injury purely because you’re unfit to resume work. In NSW, an employer can […]

If you’re injured at work, you might be entitled to a permanent impairment lump sum benefit. In this guide we explain how to find out if you qualify for a whole person impairment payout, and […]

If you’re stressed, it can be incredibly difficult to continue to do your job, and it can have a major impact on your overall health and wellbeing. But what happens if your job is causing […]

A young mother of three has been awarded a $750,000 compensation payout as she looks forward to closing the chapter on the most difficult period of her life. Former store manager, Kristy, 35, acknowledges she’ll […]

A disastrous fitness store work injury ordeal has resulted in a $350,000 compensation payout to a former employee. Callum, 42, is extremely relieved to see ‘justice prevail’ but admits the outcome would have been a […]

A former small business owner is looking forward to the next chapter of his life after he was awarded a whopping $540,000 public liability claim payout. Frank, 48, admits he never could’ve imagined such an […]

A nightmare medical negligence ordeal has ended with a $1.2 million payout to a former landscaper. Ibrahim, 34, now has the means and confidence to get his life back on track, but admits he will […]

A family man and motorcycle enthusiast has received almost $200,000 in compensation after a being rear-ended by an SUV driver on his phone. Joe, a 53-year-old construction worker from western Sydney, called the result ‘justice’ […]

The circumstances that lead you down the path of having to make a total and permanent disability claim are always difficult. You may be doing your best to support a family and coming to terms […]

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries suffered in car accidents in Australia. But in NSW, whiplash is classified as a ‘minor injury’, and whiplash injury claim payouts are limited to weekly payments for […]

She faced more than her fair share of challenges, but Layla certainly had a handle on things. The 55-year-old single mum juggled work, caring for her three kids including a son, James, with Cerebral Palsy, […]

A single of mum of three has emerged from what she describes as the ‘darkest period of her life’ with a $1 million payout, following her successful CTP claim. Layla, 55, with the guidance of […]

Slips and falls happen when they’re least expected – one minute you’re going about a regular activity like shopping, and the next you’re on the floor trying to work out what happened. And unfortunately, injuries […]

If you’re forced to stop work because of an injury, illness or mental illness, the future can look bleak as you figure out how you’re going to support yourself financially. And many Australians who can’t […]