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13/08/2026

01/08/2026

From zero dollars to a six-figure settlement.

This client was initially assessed at zero percent whole person impairment, which meant no compensation for non-economic loss. We challenged the medical assessment and the review panel accepted that there had been a material error.

After reassessment by a panel of three doctors, the original certificate was revoked and a new finding was made above the required threshold.

Every matter turns on its own facts and evidence. Past outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.

This contains general information only and is not legal advice. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, seek advice about your individual circumstances.

26/07/2026

An injury while working does not automatically mean you are entitled to workers compensation.

One of the first questions is whether the law regards you as an employee, a contractor, or a deemed worker. That distinction can affect whether workers compensation benefits are available, and the answer is not always straightforward.

Every matter depends on its own facts, the applicable legislation, and the evidence establishing the working relationship.

This video provides general information only and is not legal advice. If you have been injured while working, consider obtaining advice about your specific circumstances and applicable time limits.

23/07/2026

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17/07/2026

A workers’ compensation claim and a work injury damages claim are not the same thing.

If your injuries exceed the required impairment threshold and employer negligence can be established, you may be entitled to claim compensation for lost future earnings.

However, receiving a work injury damages payout may end your existing workers’ compensation entitlements—so it’s important to understand the long-term impact before proceeding.

Every situation is different. Seek legal advice about your circumstances before making a decision.

12/07/2026

TPD stands for Total and Permanent Disability. It’s insurance that usually sits inside your super, and it can pay a lump sum if injury or illness stops you from ever returning to the kind of work you’re trained to do.

You don’t have to be injured at work. You don’t have to prove anyone was at fault.

If you’ve stopped working because of your physical or mental health, it’s worth checking your super statement.

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23/06/2026

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18/06/2026

What happens if the claimant is partly responsible for the car accident?

13/06/2026

When does an injury suffered outside ordinary working hours still arise in the course of employment?

In Hatzimanolis v ANI Corporation Ltd, the High Court accepted that a worker injured during an employer-organised recreational excursion remained within the course of employment. The employer had encouraged the worker to participate in the activity during an interval in a remote work assignment.

But in Comcare v PVYW, the outcome was different. Although the employee was required to stay overnight in accommodation arranged by her employer, her injury occurred during a private activity that the employer had neither induced nor encouraged.

The key distinction is between:

⚖️ an injury arising from a place where the employer required or encouraged the worker to be; and

⚖️ an injury arising from an activity, where the activity itself must have been induced or encouraged by the employer.

Two unusual cases. Two different outcomes. One important question:

Was there a sufficient connection between the employment and the circumstances that caused the injury?