What does Medicare have to do with my personal injury claim? If you have made a claim for an injury or illness and claimed Medicare benefits or subsidies for medical treatment relating to that injury / illness, you will need…
Why do I need to advise Centrelink of a compensation payment? The policy expressed under Part 3.14 of the Social Security Act 1991 is that if a person has been compensated for loss of income, they should use that money…
What is the Compensation to Relatives Act? Whilst there is no claim for wrongful death at common law, where a person has died as a result of someone else’s negligence an action might be brought by eligible persons against the…
What is a workers compensation case conference? When an employee has an ongoing workers compensation matter and has been or is likely to be off work for an extended period, the employer’s insurer or the workplace rehabilitation provider is likely…
What is whiplash? The official definition of whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. It is best known for causing damage to the soft tissues of the neck but can also cause bony injuries. Whiplash most…
What are my rights if I have been injured at work? If you have been injured at work, your rights to compensation may include: · Medical expenses · Weekly payments of compensation · Domestic assistance for tasks you used to…
What am I entitled to if I’m injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident? If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may have rights to claim statutory benefits and/or common law damages.Statutory BenefitsClaims for statutory benefits are available…