A car accident can be a difficult and emotional experience for many people. In addition to the physical and mental stress you may experience, going through the insurance process can become overwhelming, complicated, and time-consuming. Here are a few tips to help if you have been in a car accident. 1. Report the Accident You … Read more
Despite lawyers routinely being portrayed as over-priced and untrustworthy in Hollywood movies, don’t be fooled, there will come a time when you need a lawyer – and suffering a Personal Injury or Workplace Accident is definitely one of those times. The truth is, most lawyers are good people, working to help citizens navigate the complex … Read more
When you are injured at work you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, WorkCover or the self-insurer will eventually stop paying those payments and close your claim, irrespective of whether your injuries have healed. Up until this point your income and treatment has been covered by “no fault “statutory scheme. When your injuries … Read more
For an injury to count as a workplace injury, it must be connected to your work – but does not always have to occur in the actual workspace. As outlined in the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, an injury is any personal injury arising in the course of, employment, so long as the employment is … Read more
What is whiplash and what are the symptoms of whiplash? It is a non-medical term used to describe neck pain which has resulted from a soft tissue injury to the neck. It is a common injury that is caused by a traumatic incident such as a car accident, wherein the neck is extended beyond its … Read more
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