Personal injury compensation articles and claim guides.

If you’ve been injured at work in NSW, you’re entitled to workers compensation to cover your lost wages and treatment expenses. Depending on the extent of your injuries and whether negligence was involved, you might also be entitled to lump payouts for permanent impairment and damages. This workers compensation payout guide explains everything you need […]

Traditionally, when you hear someone has made a workers compensation claim it’s naturally been assumed that the accident has occurred at the workplace, whether that be the office or worksite. But with more people working where they live than ever before, the question many Australians will be asking is – ‘am I covered for workers […]

If you’re one of the record 2.5 million Australians currently working from home full-time, occupational health and safety may not be your highest priority or concern. However, emergency department presentations due to household injuries have steadily increased since the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year. Emergency Consultant at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Dr Helen Stergiou, […]

Upset, anxious, uncertain, these are just a few of the many emotions that thousands of Australians who lodge a workers compensation claim experience every year. It’s bad enough that you’re unable to work and potentially do the things you love, but to be forced to put your trust in a system that you don’t fully […]

With more Australians working from home than ever before in what’s been widely dubbed as the ‘new normal’ following the outbreak of COVID-19, your home office design and ergonomic workstation setup has never been more important. Over the past few months, businesses have been scrambling to adjust and efficiently facilitate their employees’ shift to working […]

Adjusting to major change is rarely easy and for many of Australians, the changes associated with the impact of COVID-19 are some of the most challenging we will ever see. For approximately 2.5 million Australians now working where they live, every day can be a grind as the boundaries between work and home life become […]

Our nation is full of hard working and genuine Aussie battlers who have the capacity to overcome adversity, but at the same time, aren’t afraid to seek help. Darryl epitomises this great Aussie spirit, and we’re honoured to bring you his story. At Law Partners we strive to be a support network to thousands of […]

A basic right that all Australians enjoy is the comfort in knowing that when you go to work you’re in a safe environment. It’s your employer’s obligation to ensure your workplace presents no obvious hazard to your health and provides you with the tools necessary to carry out your duties in the safest possible way. […]

“You’re terminated!” They’re the two words nobody, under any circumstances, ever wants to hear or receive in writing. The flow-on effect from losing a job can be catastrophic – potentially leaving you financially unstable, emotionally insecure and contemplating your worth in the workforce. Yes, there’s never a good time to receive this news, but imagine […]