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Landmark High Court decision positive news for families of historical sexual abuse survivors
Positive news for secondary victims of childhood sexual abuse. The High Court has confirmed the decision of the Victorian Supreme Court, Court of Appeal in that eligible family members of secondary victims of historical abuse may seek compensation for the psychological injuries they have developed.
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Leave entitlements whilst receiving WorkCover
When workers suffer a workplace injury and are eligible for worker’s compensation, a common question is: “does my annual leave and sick leave accrue while on WorkCover?”
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If my employer doesn’t pay super contributions, can I still make a TPD claim?
A 2023 Federal Court of Australia case has found that where an employer fails to make super guarantee contributions in accordance with the relevant award, this failure results in the worker’s loss of chance to pursue a TPD claim. In this case, the employer was ordered to pay compensation to the worker for losses.
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Contractor vs worker - WorkCover claims Victoria
Whether a person is deemed to be an “worker” or a “contractor”, for the purposes of a WorkCover claim, can have significant effects on their worker’s compensation entitlements. We explore the distinction between worker and contractor, which is not always clear cut.
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Motor vehicle accidents while working – is it WorkCover or TAC?
If you’ve been injured as a result of a work-related motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you seek legal advice. This is because these types of claims can be complex as you are potentially entitled to both WorkCover no-fault benefits and TAC common law entitlements.
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Silicosis compensation in the engineered stone industry
The prevalence of crystalline silica dust in engineered stone can prove to be deadly when inhaled. Often, exposure can lead to serious illness or death. In this blog, we look at compensation available to people who contract silicosis when working with engineered stone.
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WorkCover claims for occupational cancer
Work related cancers are those that occur due to exposure to carcinogens or cancer-causing agents in the workplace. If you’ve received a cancer diagnosis, you may be able to claim worker’s compensation and receive benefits like weekly payments, medical expenses and lump sum compensation for permanent impairment.
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High Court delivers significant victory for child abuse survivors
In April 2022, the NSW Court of Appeal granted the Catholic Church a permanent stay in proceedings in a historical child sexual abuse case. In a significant victory for abuse survivors in November 2023, the High Court of Australia has overturned that decision.
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Your entitlements if injured as a volunteer
When volunteers give up their time to dedicate to community groups and organisations, they can suffer injuries through the course of their volunteering. This then poses the question, “What compensation is available if I’m injured while volunteering?”.
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Can I claim TPD if I've received a WorkCover or TAC payout?
In addition to any WorkCover or TAC entitlements an injured person may have, they may also be able to claim a TPD lump sum payout if their injuries caused them to stop working.
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Appealing a decision of the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme
If you have lodged an application for compensation under the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme and you wish to dispute a decision to deny your claim, you are entitled to one right of review only. So, it’s crucial to seek legal advice before appealing any decision.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme extended to 30 September 2024
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme urgent alert
The opportunity to claim compensation through the Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme due to an adverse reaction to a Covid-19 vaccine, has been extended to 30 September 2024. You need to act now to secure any rights to compensation under the scheme.
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