When are you entitled to motor accident compensation?

If you are injured as a result of a motor accident you may be entitled to compensation. The Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) establishes a no-fault compensation scheme. Injured road users may receive statutory benefits however these benefits will vary depending...

Have you been terminated? Understanding unfair dismissal claims

Most employer/employee relationships are now governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which sets out minimum standards of employment and provides protection for employees against unfair or unlawful dismissal. If you believe you have been unfairly or harshly treated in...

Can you claim compensation for sporting and recreational injuries?

Sport – we play it, watch it, bet on it and argue about it. Most Australians love sport and not many weekends go by without participating, spectating or having some involvement in a sporting activity, whether at the amateur or professional level. The same might be...

Compensation for a work injury damages claim

Workers compensation law is aimed at supporting workers who are injured, aggravate a pre-existing injury or condition, or become ill as a consequence of: performing their usual work duties on or off work premises; an incident arising out of their employment travelling...

Honey, I just fell off a roof – protection for tradies!

If you are a tradie, are married to a tradie or have tradie mates, this is important. Unless you are the luckiest or least accident prone individual in the world it is highly likely that you will suffer some kind of accident or injury during the course of your working...

What to do if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident

If you have been injured in a motor accident in New South Wales, you may be able to access benefits available under the compulsory third party scheme (CTP scheme).Compulsory third-party insurance (also known as ‘greenslip insurance’) is mandatory for all registered...