These days, with advances in technology, and changing workplace cultures, more and more people get the chance to do work from the comfort of their home. But what happens if you suffer injuries in an accident? Are you protected just like in a “traditional” work arrangement? If you work from home, your employer still owes you the same duty of…
Car accident insurance trap you need to know about
A mother and father were teaching their 17-year-old son to drive, together with their 2 younger children at the back seat. The 17-year-old (Mason), not being an experienced driver, veered to the wrong side of the road, leading to a head-on collision with an approaching car. Mason suffered catastrophic injuries and he became a paraplegic. After the accident, the family…
Presentation to the Historic Motor Cycle Club Queensland
It was a pleasure to present at the Historic Motor Cycle Club’s April meeting held at the Pine Rivers Club House. The presentation was about what to do if you find are involved in an accident. We discussed some useful things to keep in mind at the accident scene. We’ve also gone through various options to claim compensation or insurance…
11 tips for what to do at a car accident scene
If you are the driver of a vehicle (or a rider of bicycle), and you are involved in an accident, here are 11 tips on what you should (and shouldn’t) do at the scene. If anyone suffered injury, remain at the accident scene, provide assistance and call Triple Zero. (You can leave only for the purpose of obtaining medical assistance to the…
$1.7 M award against employer in a trip and fall accident at work
In a recent judgment the Supreme Court of Queensland found that if employees use stairs at the workplace, then the employer must ensure there is no variance between the rise dimensions of successive risers. Background The Plaintiff was an employee of the Charters Towers Hospital. While ascending stairs at the workplace, she stubbed her toe at the top of one of…
Preventing cycling injury: the Dutch Reach
One of the most dangerous situations encountered daily by cyclists is when people open the door on the driver’s side of a vehicle right next to a bike lane. There is little or no time to react and the rider may sustain serious personal injuries. The Dutch Reach helps to prevent this. Check out this video which explains how the…
Learn more about TPD claims
TPD claims are complex financial products and there is a lot of confusion about how they work, what you have to prove to make a successful claim, as well as the bases on which an insurer can deny a claim. It is generally well understood that a TPD policy covers you if you are unable to work due to injury…
Injured on a journey between your home and your workplace?
Most people know that if they suffer an injury or illness at work, they can claim compensation from WorkCover. However, did you know that you can also make a claim if the injury happens on your way to work or on your way home? Journey claims – the general rule It is important to realise WorkCover provides protection not only when…
Dog owners’ liability for injury caused by animal
Whether you own a dog or have been attacked by one, this post explains dog owners’ responsibilities in preventing injury or damage by their animal. Strict liability if the dog had been aggressive in the past The law automatically deems certain animal species to be “wild”. Examples include dingos, elephants, tigers, bears, zebras and so on. If a wild animal injures someone, or…
