Personal injury compensation articles and claim guides.

Each and every time we open a new payslip we know two things are certain; we’re going to be charged tax and a portion of our pay will go towards our superannuation fund. The tax part is a given, while the super portion – we know it as a contribution to our piggy bank which […]

For the majority of people who get a COVID-19 vaccination, any adverse reaction is likely to be mild and only last a day or two. But what happens if you get an adverse reaction that’s more serious, and you need time off work or medical treatment? Can you claim compensation to cover your losses? The […]

Law Partners has answered the call of injured Australians residing in Newcastle and Port Macquarie regions by providing experienced, specialised and local personal injury legal support. As Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm, Law Partners recognised the need for the people of the […]

Traditionally, when you hear someone has made a workers compensation claim it’s naturally been assumed that the accident has occurred at the workplace, whether that be the office or worksite. But with more people working where they live than ever before, the question many Australians will be asking is – ‘am I covered for workers […]

If you’re one of the record 2.5 million Australians currently working from home full-time, occupational health and safety may not be your highest priority or concern. However, emergency department presentations due to household injuries have steadily increased since the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year. Emergency Consultant at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Dr Helen Stergiou, […]

With more Australians working from home than ever before in what’s been widely dubbed as the ‘new normal’ following the outbreak of COVID-19, your home office design and ergonomic workstation setup has never been more important. Over the past few months, businesses have been scrambling to adjust and efficiently facilitate their employees’ shift to working […]

Adjusting to major change is rarely easy and for many of Australians, the changes associated with the impact of COVID-19 are some of the most challenging we will ever see. For approximately 2.5 million Australians now working where they live, every day can be a grind as the boundaries between work and home life become […]

In life no one day is ever the same, but there are parts of certain days where we expect things to happen. You go to work on a Tuesday and expect your meeting that’s scheduled for 9am will likely be pushed out to 10am because your boss is generally late on Tuesdays. You step outside […]

A basic right that all Australians enjoy is the comfort in knowing that when you go to work you’re in a safe environment. It’s your employer’s obligation to ensure your workplace presents no obvious hazard to your health and provides you with the tools necessary to carry out your duties in the safest possible way. […]

“You’re terminated!” They’re the two words nobody, under any circumstances, ever wants to hear or receive in writing. The flow-on effect from losing a job can be catastrophic – potentially leaving you financially unstable, emotionally insecure and contemplating your worth in the workforce. Yes, there’s never a good time to receive this news, but imagine […]