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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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 [...]
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 [...]
Push to remove travel from workcover QLD would cause world war III
Any push to remove work travel from Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme would “cause World War III”, a union leader has warned. A parliamentary committee is reviewing the workers’ compensation system, including how it is performing and how it compares to the schemes in other states. Push to remove travel from workcover QLD would cause world [...]
Repetitive lifting and bending caused spinal injury
In this interesting legal case, a Queensland worker has successfully argued that his spinal injury, which was triggered by a relatively minor action, was in fact caused by “repetitive heavy lifting and bending activities” performed over 18 months – even though he had experienced little to no symptoms during that time. Repetitive lifting and bending [...]
Safe Work Australia figures reveal teachers are Queensland’s most stressed workers
TEACHERS are Queensland’s most stressed workers, chalking up more compo claims than any other industry. Applications for mental stress compensation leapt by a third in 2009-10 as teachers cracked under the pressure of classroom life, Safe Work Australia reveals. Safe Work Australia figures reveal teachers are Queensland’s most stressed workers Queensland Teachers Union president Kevin [...]
Former QLD whistleblowing cop wins court battle
A Queensland police officer, Dave Whyte, was forced to retire in 2007 due to bullying and a character assassination orchestrated by corrupted colleagues. Their deliberate attacks on his character and honesty led to a decline in his health and the loss of his career. A long seven years has finally seen the beginnings of justice. [...]
No! You won’t be covered: Workers in QLD need to brace for assault on worker comp rights
Working people in QLD need to prepare for a similar attack on their rights and entitlements as we have experienced NSW…No they won’t be covered once this sham inquiry takes place. This just goes to show how much time and consideration the rights of injured workers are given by Liberal Government’s – ZERO. We agree [...]
Brave true workcover stories
Thanks to “At A Loss” we were alerted that Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) recently launched a new short film “In it for the long haul: The Tiffany Ward story”. This is a powerful film which follows Tiffany Ward, who at 18 years old, had her arms trapped in a factory auger, nearly ending her [...]
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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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Faulty assumptions only adds insult to injured workers
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WorkCover NSW average premiums cut by 7.5 per cent
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Workcover case managers listen to background noise when phoning injured workers – WTF
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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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Assault on injured workers – more evidence and concern S.I.A
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Employers incl RTW Coordinators are not allowed to attend doctors appointments
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Vic Premier Naphtine called building workers safety march a disgrace
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Recoveries of money under workcover
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Workcover compensation schemes impede recovery from injury
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Judge criticises law firm about rejection of more generous settlement offer
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Common law damages claim and duty of care of the employer
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Link between workplace bullying and subsequent mental disorders
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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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