Under 266 of the 1988 Act notification of injury can be made in writing or verbally. Details of injury must include the date of injury for the period over which the injury occurred, the time of injury, how the injury happened and what capacity for employment has been caused by the injury. Sometimes the date […]
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Falls among inpatients are the most frequently reported safety incidents in Australian Hospitals today. Majority of hospital falls result in some physical injury and fractures. No fall is harmless, it always leads to psychological sequelae leading to lost confidence, delays in functional recovery and prolonged hospitalisation, especially in the elderly population. Although prevention of falls can be complex, a number measures can often be implemented in order to minimise the risk of falls occurring.
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Once the insurer has received the initial notification of injury, the insurer must: start provisional payments within seven calendar days unless there is a reasonable excuse or delay starting provisional weekly payments by issuing a reasonable excuse within seven days or determine liability. Section 267 (2) of the 1998 Act defines what a reasonable excuse
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The minimum information for a claim of compensation must be provided insurer includes the following: Name and contact details of the worker, employer and treating medical practitioner. If applicable, the names and contact details of any witnesses. Description of injury and how it occurred. supporting medical evidence for the claim. Requirement for a claim form
Beyond your working years, you want to be assured of sufficient savings for a comfortable retirement. However, things don’t always go according to plan and you may need to access your superannuation early.
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If you are a victim of sexual, physical or psychological abuse at the hands of another person, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. Over the last decade, the risk of children being abused in institutional settings such as in schools, in religious organisations and in sporting and recreational clubs has been
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If you have been injured in a public place or on someone else’s commercial or residential premises, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury. Commonly called a ‘public liability’ claim, we will help your recover the maximum compensation you deserve.
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Have you been injured in a transport accident? Were you a driver, pedestrian, motorcyclist, cyclist or on public transport? If you’ve been hurt on the road in Victoria, you may have a claim for compensation. If you were hurt interstate but a Victorian registered vehicle was involved, you may have a claim.
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When a professional fails to perform to a satisfactory standard, that is negligence.
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Suffering a slip and fall or a trip and fall incident is often a distressing and confusing time. Finding reliable information as to whether or not you have a claim can be difficult. If you were injured in a slip and fall or a trip and fall you may be entitled to compensation for your
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