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Many people suffer neck injuries such as whiplash and other neck injuries in car accidents, but many also sustain neck injuries at work and need to claim workers’ compensation. Severe neck injuries can result in stiffness and severe neck pain ranging from an irritating, dull ache to a debilitating, burning nerve pain that can radiate from the neck through to the shoulder and down one or both arms.
Suppose you cannot return to your job or any kind of employment after a workplace injury to your back or any other area, and you have reached the end of your workers’ compensation period. In that case, you may be entitled to a lump sum payout for Whole Person Impairment (WPI).
Anyone who’s had a back injury at work or in an accident anywhere knows the dreadful pain can be so severe that it’s debilitating and can lead to abject despair.
Workers’ Compensation claims for knee injuries in Australian workplaces are relatively common and can happen anywhere at any time, even in locations deemed safe.
Yes, as an employee you can either make a Workers Compensation claim or sue your employer for compensation for a neck injury suffered in the course of your employment.
Workplace injuries to backs and necks are far too common, and a shoulder injury at work is no exception. Since, as a worker, you use your shoulders each time you lift or use your arms, shoulder injuries can cause excruciating pain, limit movement and restrict your ability to work.
Spinal surgery including neck fusion rates in Workers’ Compensation populations worldwide are high. Revision surgery on the cervical spine and other areas including the lumbar region are also high, while the numbers able to return to work are low (1).
Neck fusion surgery from work-related injuries may qualify for a Workers’ Comp lump sum in NSW. PK Simpson can help you claim compensation for impairment.
Back and neck injuries at work are two of the most common causes of workers’ compensation claims. The reason may be because we use these parts of the body a lot more than most people realise.
Anyone who has suffered a back injury at work or elsewhere knows the pain can go from sharp and piercing, to a relentless, deep ache that lingers. They also know how the pain can affect their whole body and mental state.
While individuals have the right to distribute their estate as they wish, Australian law protects those unfairly left with little or nothing in a Will. If you need to contest a Will, PK Simpson can explain the potential timeframe and costs involved in seeking a fair provision. If you believe you have been left out […]
If you believe you’ve been left out or not fairly provided for in a loved one’s Will in New South Wales, you may have grounds to contest it. PK Simpson offers this complete guide to help you understand the process of contesting a Will. Firstly, in NSW a Will is usually challenged or contested on […]