Case Note: Workplace Injury Compensation

Downes v Affinity Health Pty Ltd [2016] QCA 129 is a recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision relating to compensation following a workplace injury. The applicant in this case failed to prove that it was her employer’s negligence that caused her injuries. The decision highlights that proving a connection between an employer’s negligence and an applicant’s sustained […]

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Case Note: Preventing Psychological Harm

The recent District Court of Queensland decision of Greenway v The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane [2016] QDC 195 demonstrates the need for employers to provide adequate support to employees who have been exposed to traumatic incidents. This includes, where necessary, updating policies and procedures to prevent psychological harm. Ms Greenway (“the plaintiff”) was […]

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Lawyers for Motor Vehicle Accidents |When to bring a claim

Lacking Medical Evidence? Why Medical Evidence is Crucial? Medical evidence is crucial – especially when lodging personal injury claims due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. George v Morgan & Anor [2016] QDC 52,is a District Court of Queensland case that highlights the precarious nature of personal injury claims in slow moving vehicle accidents..  […]

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Brisbane Lawyers No Win No Fee – Compensation for Sexual Assault at Work

Brisbane Lawyers No Win No Fee – Compensation for Sexual Assault at Work Polichronis v Teys Australia Food Solutions Pty Ltd [2016] QDC 225 is a recent decision of the District Court of Queensland that illustrates that without knowledge, an employer will not be liable for sexual assault between co-workers within the workplace. The case further highlights […]

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Does WorkCover take into account psychiatric problems I now face as a result of an incident that occurred at my workplace?

Psychological or psychiatric injury (PPI) is listed as a type of injury that can be compensated for under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld). This type of injury can have a significant and lasting impact on your work life and home life. It can also impact on the employer’s business where an employee is unable to adequately fulfil […]

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