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Coastal Compensation Law Specialists were recommended to me by a medical professional who had heard many stories from his patients about their legal experiences. CCLS had stood out to this doctor because of the way they had really gone out of their way to help someone. I can now gladly say that this was alsoRead more

Typically, the Workers Compensation Independent Review Office (WIRO) cover an injured worker’s legal fees and disbursements related to an investigation of a workers compensation claim (whether for weekly benefits, medical expenses or lump sum compensation). However, WIRO funding does not apply to exempt workers. The term ‘exempt worker’ refers to specific classes of workers forRead more

In February 2017 I was involved in a high-speed head-on car accident. I was not expected to live. I had horrific compound fractures, a severely fractured skull and many other broken bones. I was in an extremely bad way with a long extensive recovery ahead of me. I realised not long after coming home fromRead more

In Robinson v State of NSW (2018) NSWCA, the Plaintiff attended a Sydney Police Station after learning that the Police wanted to contact him. On attending, the Police arrested him, without warrant due to an alleged breach of an Apprehended Violence Order. He agreed to participate in a record of interview, after which he wasRead more

The Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 commenced on 1 December 2017 introducing a new Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme to replace the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999. The new legislation applies to motor accidents that occur after its commencement. Benefits that are applicable under this new motor accidents scheme can be found in the MotorRead more

Since the 2012 changes to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW), injured workers with a permanent impairment of 20% or less are entitled to weekly payments for up to a maximum of 260 weeks (5 years). For the purpose of determining whether a worker has an entitlement to weekly payments after 260 weeks, permanent impairment needs to be determined inRead more

Watch the video – can you work out who is the winner or who is the loser???? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kVYISa_wv2UTFhcDckJGQ  Read more

Outsourcing is a major feature of today’s labour market and many companies and businesses hire independent contractors with the intention of avoiding a whole raft of employment obligations including annual leave, long service leave, sick leave and statutory payments such as workers compensation, superannuation and payroll tax. But just because an employer has outsourced itsRead more