In June 2008, 28-year-old 1st year apprentice electrician was “roughing in” power cables to a QLD apartment, following an improvisation procedure to stop the cables being forced up against sharp framing edges and risking insulation damage. This improvisation method used offcuts of steel U-shaped channel that unfortunately exposed a razor-sharp edge that was to become [...]
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Woollies dirty tactic to shrink injured worker’s gateway to damages
In this recent and disturbing QLD legal case, Woolworths falsely attempted to shrink an injured worker’s gateway to damages – again an evil example of a fully sick tactic used by “defense” lawyers to mitigate any due compensation to an injured worker. Woollies dirty tactic to shrink injured worker’s gateway to damages Woollies initially had [...]
Court slaps workcover QLD over offensive point taken re bullying injury assessment
In this interesting legal case QLD, WorkCover staff surmised (=inferred without sufficiently conclusive evidence) – as usual-an injured worker to be manifesting a psychiatric condition for which no claim had been lodged… Court slaps workcover QLD over offensive point taken re bullying injury assessment During the course of a statutory compensation process for a tennis [...]
Injured workers rightly uneasy about Inquiry into Workers Compensation QLD
Workers in Queensland have good reason to be uneasy about the Parliamentary Committee Inquiry by the Queensland Government into the State’s workers’ compensation system whose results will be handed down soon. It is feared that there is strong agitation from the QLD government to push down the workers compensation premium further, which would be coupled [...]
When work is not “a Significant Contributing Factor” to causing the work injury: a painful story
If you suffer from a pre-existing condition / injury and your pre-existing medical condition has flared up as a result of your duties at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, however the catch in the legislation (all states) is that work must have been a “significant contributing factor” causing the “flare up”. [...]
Humanity is not understood by Q-Comp: Gary Jibson fights for workers comp
“Humanity” is something that is not exercised nor understood by the workcover insurance companies, and Gary Jibson is sadly living proof of that. Gary is a rural fire volunteer who lost his wife and two children in the 2011 Grantham floods (QLD) is now in a legal battle for workers compensation to fund his treatment [...]
Teachers claiming thousands of dollars from workcover – WTF
QLD Teachers claiming thousands of dollars from WorkCover for everything from hugs to excessive photocopying… if you can believe the Courier – Mail. For crying out loud, here’s again a classic “write-up” of grossly twisted and exaggerated workcover “cases” ! Note that there is -again- NO evidence provided of said claims, hey – don’t get [...]
Sneaky video surveillance gotcha moment squashed by good day-bad day argument
We recently stumbled upon a QLD legal case where, yet again, the extent of the injured worker’s injury was heavily questioned by secret and sneaky video surveillance footage, which claimed – of course- that the injured worker was a faker. Thanks God, His Honour was nevertheless impressed with both medical experts testimonials and concluded there [...]
Be afraid? No decisions yet on compo scheme: Qld govt
If QLD decide to follow NSW’s example, workers have every reason to fear changes to their scheme. No decisions yet on compo scheme: Qld govt THE Queensland government has denied union claims it’s already decided to slash some existing provisions of the state’s workers compensation scheme. Queensland Council of Unions supporters protested under a new [...]
Push for an overhaul of QLD workers’ compensation rules
It’s all smoke and mirrors. Change the rules, like NSW, and it will make it easier to throw injured workers on the scrap heap. Push for an overhaul of workers’ compensation rules – Courier Mail INSURERS and employer groups are pushing for an overhaul of Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme, especially injury tests. Lawyers, however, reckon [...]
Unions fear ‘slash and burn mentality’ will be applied to QLD workers comp system
Queensland Council of Unions president John Battams stands in front of a billboard highlighting a union campaign against any privatisation of workers’ compensation. PIC: Angie Simms Source:The Courier-Mail If changes to the NSW workers compensation system are anything to go by, the Queensland Council of Unions has every right to preempt a major assault on [...]
Doctor blames “fiddly medical procedures” for workplace injury – sues for 2 Million
A Cairns (QLD) doctor is trying to claim more than $2 million in compensation for a wrist injury he says is a result of writing too much and performing fiddly medical procedures…. Doctor blames “fiddly medical procedures” for workplace injury Court documents reveal Dr Paul Pentecost is seeking $2,336,198 in damages from the Cairns District [...]
Q-Comp: a totally disgusting,unjust legal case
This totally sick Q-Comp workers compensation appeal case, kindly shared by Statesman on our public forum, is a must read. As Statesman rightly states “getting out of paying an injured worker by finding a loophole in the act these are the stories that need to have light shed on to show the injustice”. Q-Comp: a [...]
Injured worker suing Sea World – check the typical insurer defence denial arguments
A THEME park ride operator is suing Sea World for almost $300,000, claiming she was injured while lifting a safety lap bar on the Big Bird Bounce ride…. Now, please check out the all too common defense lawyers’ arguments! This injured worker is treated like a criminal! They not only state that this injured worker’s [...]
Employers want workcover QLD scheme changed because injured workers get away with fraud – WTF
Queensland employers are concerned the state’s current workers’ compensation scheme allows staff to get away with fraudulent or inappropriate claims, and want it changed. Employers also argued there wasn’t enough being done to disprove fraudulent claims and employees were abusing “no win, no fee” promises from legal firms – WTF! Employers want workcover QLD scheme [...]
The Scheme: Film-maker wants to bring WorkCover policies and its insurers into the 21st century by exposing issues in a documentary
According to studies still being conducted at RMIT University, Australia’s worker’s compensation scheme is fast becoming one of the worst in the developed world. We received an interesting email from RMIT film student and WorkCover Victim, Kris Vanston, who was responsible for putting together a great piece on‘toxic’ WorkCover Systems. Kris is now seeking stories from [...]
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NSW injured workers can still make a further claim for impairment for that same injury – new legal case
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NSW Court rules workcover amendments affecting lumpsums do not apply retrospectively
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Workcover case managers listen to background noise when phoning injured workers – WTF
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WorkCover NSW average premiums cut by 7.5 per cent
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Faulty assumptions only adds insult to injured workers
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Deed of release often used in settling workcover cases- what are they?
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Government plan to make Comcare best practice model
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New proposed anti-bullying laws: changes to FairWork Act
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Recoveries of money under workcover
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Vic Premier Naphtine called building workers safety march a disgrace
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Employers incl RTW Coordinators are not allowed to attend doctors appointments
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Workcover compensation schemes impede recovery from injury
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Assault on injured workers – more evidence and concern S.I.A
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Judge criticises law firm about rejection of more generous settlement offer
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International Day of Mourning: remembering those injured workers who have died
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Another fraud accused injured worker entitled to workcover!
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SA Premier accused of unprofessional conduct as previous workcover lawyer
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Reckless injured worker’s common law damages reduced by 70%
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Report condems “untouchable” police officers amid bullying claims
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Vexatious “injured” worker blocked by the courts – again
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The huge cost of workplace stress and depression
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NSW injured workers can still make a further claim for impairment for that same injury – new legal case
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What has the attack on NSW’s Workers Compensation laws meant for you?
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When can weekly payments in Victoria be terminated
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How are damages calculated
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How to spot chronic workplace bullies
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Common law damages claim and duty of care of the employer
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Federal Court ruled AAT required to explain why it preferred the IME’s evidence
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Medical Panels must provide clear reasons – Supreme Court Vic
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Workcover Certificates: Doctors must ensure they’re carefully worded
Forum for injured workers
Social Club Victorian Injured workers – SIC
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