Shoulder injuries can be caused by accidents such a falls, collisions, and sudden overexertion, but they can also develop over time from repeated lifting or manual work, or conditions like arthritis. Depending on what caused [...]

Bullying at work is a serious problem in Australia and a risk factor for anxiety, depression, and suicide. Research shows that nearly half of all Australian employees have experienced workplace bullying at some stage during [...]

Aussies love a night out or a bit of fast food – so much so, that at the end of 2021, there were well over 50,000 cafes and restaurants in Australia.* But when you treat [...]

Cosmetic and plastic surgery is a booming industry, with a global market that’s expected to reach nearly US$44 billion by 2025. Fueled in part by the growth of influencers and cosmetic surgeons marketing their services [...]

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’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 [...]

At some point in our lives most of us will be cared for by nurses, so we’re fortunate to enjoy a high standard of nursing care in Australia. However, as with all professions, mistakes do [...]

Medical negligence cases in Australia are generally the result of mistakes made during procedures, delays in diagnosis or incorrect diagnosis of medical conditions or injuries. The impact on the patients can be devastating and adjusting [...]

Making a personal injury claim might seem like a big step, and you might feel a bit overwhelmed by the range of law firms all offering free consultations, no win no fee terms and maximum compensation. [...]

What is a public liability claim? When you’re out and about, whether you’re shopping, visiting friends, enjoying recreational activities, or at a public building, the last thing you expect is to be injured in an [...]

Making a medical negligence claim or suing a hospital can be daunting. But when you’re injured or ill because of medical negligence, it can have a big impact on your life and your family, and [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

There are some situations where you can return to work after a TPD payout. For example, if new medications or rehabilitation techniques become available, and that results in an improvement in your condition, you might [...]

Can you claim car accident compensation for pain and suffering in NSW? Car accident compensation for pain and suffering is a lump sum that’s awarded to you to compensate you for the harmful impact of [...]