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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Jan 1, 20212 min read
Happy New Year!
While 2020 has been tough in many ways, there have been some positive changes for injured workers which we hope are here to stay. Injured...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Compensation for injuries during a break from work
Compensation may be payable for injuries sustained on a lunch or coffee break even if there is no connection between employment and the...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Court of Appeal says no back pay for seriously injured workers
In a recent decision Meat Carter Pty Ltd v Melides [2020] NSWCA 307 the NSW Court of Appeal held there is no entitlement to backpay of...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Dec 3, 20203 min read
Motor vehicle accidents before 1 December 2017
People injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW before 1 December 2017 may still be able to make a CTP claim for damages. What types of...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Have fun at your work Christmas Party... but not too much fun!
Christmas is traditionally the time when we like to let our hair down and celebrate the end of the working year. It is also the time...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Nov 26, 20203 min read
Lump sum compensation for workplace injuries
Workers in NSW* with injuries that result in a permanent impairment, may be entitled to claim lump sum compensation. How is permanent...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Nov 19, 20202 min read
5 Things You Need to Know About Claiming Compensation for Psychological Injuries
Workers in NSW* who have sustained a psychological injury may be eligible for workers compensation benefits including lump sum...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Compensation for medical expenses for police officers, paramedics and fire fighters
Police officers, paramedics and fire fighters who are injured in NSW can claim reasonably necessary medical and related treatment...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Weekly payments claims for police officers, paramedics and fire fighters
Police officers, paramedics and fire fighters who are losing wages because of an injury in NSW, may be entitled to weekly payments of...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Oct 29, 20203 min read
Workplace Injuries - Compensation for Loss of Wages
Workers in NSW* who suffer a loss of wages as a result of a workplace injury may be able to claim weekly payments of compensation for...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Oct 22, 20203 min read
Lump sum compensation for police, paramedics and firefighters
Police officers, paramedics and fire fighters in NSW are able to claim lump sum workers compensation benefits for both permanent...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Oct 15, 20204 min read
Injuries on the way to/from work
Many people do not know they can receive compensation for injuries that occur while travelling to and from work. This also applies to...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Oct 8, 20203 min read
Compensation for a motor vehicle accident....even if you are at fault
People injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW may be able to make a CTP claim for statutory benefits, even if they are the driver at...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Sep 27, 20203 min read
Claiming medical expenses for a workplace injury
Injured workers in NSW can receive compensation for reasonably necessary medical and related treatment expenses, hospital treatment,...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Sep 21, 20203 min read
Total and permanent disablement claims
People who are unable to work due to injury or illness, may be eligible to claim a lump sum for total and permanent disablement (TPD) in...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Workplace injuries - your top ten questions answered
1. Is there a time limit to report the injury? Yes. Compensation is not payable unless notice of injury is given to the employer as soon...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Sep 7, 20203 min read
5 Reasons why you should consult a workers compensation specialist before having your WPI assessed
1. WPI is the key to everything and there shall be only one For workers injured in NSW, whole person impairment (WPI) is the key to...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Aug 31, 20202 min read
Assistance dog "therapeutic treatment" for PTSD
Dogs make wonderful companions. They can lift your spirits with a wag of their tail or a tilt of their head. My dog, Sunny (pictured)...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Aug 24, 20203 min read
Compensation for Volunteer Bush Fire Fighters
None of us living on the South Coast will forget last summer in a hurry. But what about the volunteers who were tasked with fighting...
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Joanne Mortimer-Fox
Aug 17, 20203 min read
Update on hearing loss claims for retirees
If you have tried to claim hearing aids since 2019 you may have been advised you could not get funding to cover your legal costs if you...
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