By Kerry Byrnes
An injured worker makes a WID claim under the common law in circumstances where there is negligence on behalf of the employer, resulting in injury. To make a claim, you must first pursue your workers compensation rights and then meet the following criteria: Have an injury that results in a 15% or higher Whole Person […]
What if I was at fault in the accident? In most accidents where a pedestrian is hit by a car, it is the driver of the car who is considered to be at fault. Drivers have a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians, even when the pedestrian may be considered partly at fault. Almost all pedestrians […]
Disclaimer This article is not legal advice and is for general information only. Â Limitation periods are complex and the law to subject to frequent changes which may not be updated on this page. Â You should always contact a lawyer for specific relating to your situation and any potential limitation periods. What do you mean by […]
You need to make sure you have the right lawyer working for you. One who you know is trustworthy, won’t charge you legal fees like a wounded bull and will get you the best result. If you can’t work due to an injury your financial security depends on you maximising the value of your claim […]
When are legal costs payable? Legal costs are payable by you when a claim is successful. Legal costs will be payable from the compensation you receive. The compensation you receive will include payment of a large proportion of your legal fees from the defendant (usually an insurance company). The amount that you pay from your […]