Legal news, guides and insights from our team of compensation lawyers.
Understanding Volunteer Rights and Compensation While paid workers are generally aware of their rights to workers compensation, many volunteers injured during their duties are unsure if they can claim for medical expenses or lost wages. PK Simpson can clarify your rights as an injured volunteer. Defining Volunteers and Their Legal Rights A volunteer is someone […]
On December 31, 2017, changes to NSW workers’ compensation laws resulted in an estimated 8,000 injured workers losing their weekly benefits. Understanding your rights and the role of WIRO (now IRO) is vital. PK Simpson can provide guidance. As part of the reforms, the NSW Government ditched WorkCover and set up a new body called […]
Suffering a disability from an accident or illness is life-altering, and having a TPD or disability pension claim refused can be devastating, especially when managing the inability to work. PK Simpson can help challenge unfair claim refusals. Becoming disabled can leave you and your family unsure about the future. Not only do disabilities have a […]
Introduction Slip and fall accidents can occur almost anywhere, frequently in public places. If you’ve suffered an injury from such an incident, you may be entitled to make a public liability compensation claim. PK Simpson can assess your rights. There are so many different ways people can be hurt, and many people don’t realise they […]
The ADCO v Goudappel case has provided greater certainty for injured workers and their legal representatives regarding compensation entitlements. PK Simpson stays abreast of such key legal precedents to best serve our clients. Mr Ronald Goudappel had been fighting hard for his right to continue his workers compensation lump sum claim. Resulting from this High […]
Workplace fatalities in Western Australia are tragic events with devastating impacts on families and colleagues. PK Simpson understands the profound grief and financial strain that follows such incidents and can provide compassionate guidance on potential compensation claims and support through inquests. Bill Seeking to Increase Compensation According to OHS News, the WA Government is drafting […]