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surgeon vs media

Surgeon Takes on Media Giants Over Alleged Negligence Claims

Dr. Munjed Al Muderis, a high-profile surgeon renowned for pioneering osseointegration surgery, is currently locked in a heated legal battle against media powerhouse Nine newspapers and its prime-time show, 60 Minutes. He contends that they wrongly accused him of negligence in reports aired and published in September 2022. Setting the Stage: The Accusations and the […]

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How an Assessment of Whole Person Impairment WPI Can Impact Workers Compensation Claim

How Assessment of WPI Can Impact Worker’s Compensation Claim

The assessment of whole person impairment (“WPI”) can have an impact on a worker’s compensation claim and the ongoing benefits they may receive. The worker’s lawyers usually investigate the assessment of WPI. However, in some cases, the workers’ compensation insurer may obtain their own assessment to determine the worker’s ongoing benefits. If there are discrepancies

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influencers vs restaurant

Influencers vs. Restaurant: Lobster, Drama, and a Side of Defamation

Welcome to the world of influencers, where a lobster dinner can lead to a legal hullabaloo that rivals the drama of a reality TV show. Sydney’s Silver Pearl Restaurant finds itself at the epicentre of a heated legal battle involving three food bloggers who have claimed defamation. Jennifer Do, Julie Nguyen, and Belinda Nguyen are

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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable Income

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable Income?

Personal injury settlements are protected at the federal level and are tax exempt. The settlement funds are not classed as a form of income because they are intended as compensation. This may be compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, or medical bills. There are many different types of claims that can be made depending

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What is a Personal Injury Claim

What is a personal injury claim?

In Australia, a personal injury claim is when someone seeks legal action after getting hurt physically or emotionally due to someone else’s negligence, mistakes, or purposeful actions. These claims cover various accidents, like car crashes, workplace injuries, medical errors, and incidents involving public places. To make a personal injury claim, the person who got injured

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Is Defamation a Personal Injury

Is Defamation a Personal Injury?

The simple answer is yes! A defamation lawsuit can be considered a personal injury lawsuit in legal terms. This is because a personal injury claim isn’t just about physical or emotional injuries. It can also cover situations where someone’s personal or professional reputation gets damaged by defamatory content, or when people start avoiding or shaming

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Workplace Safety

A Defective Woodchipper, a Tragedy, and a Record Fine: The High Stakes of Workplace Safety in NSW

In an incident that’s nothing short of harrowing, a tree removal company in New South Wales has faced a record-breaking court-imposed fine of over $2 million following the tragic death of a worker. Setting the scene on a school ground in Lindfield, Sydney’s north, in September 2019, workers from A1 Arbor Tree Services were busy

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Workers compensation when working from home

Workers’ compensation when working from home

Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees, and this responsibility extends beyond the traditional office setting. It is crucial for employers to take measures to prevent injuries when employees are working from home or in mobile-working environments. If you sustain an injury during your working hours at home, you

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