workers compensation

• Picture hiddenAdequate system of work

  Fall from own ladder: Hail damage assessor wins $1.38mil

  The District Court of Queensland found Ezy Projects Pty Ltd failed to provide a safe system of work when an experienced building-insurance assessor fell from a ladder during post-hailstorm roof inspections.

  2 September 2026District Court of Queensland

• Stress in the workplace. What goes?

  Stress in the workplace has become a significant health issue, with 3 in 5 Australians working more hours than they're paid for.

  20 May 2016

• The TOP SIX clangers in work claims

  Not reporting difficulties A lot of people feel the need to ‘soldier on’ when they face an injury at work. That's very admirable but can be problematic not only for your health but also your claim.

  11 May 2016
• Litigation & law practice

  Shower injury wins compo for around-the-clock worker

  A worker who slipped on the bathroom floor while rushing to answer his phone will receive injury compensation from his employer despite the accident happening at his home.

  31 July 2015

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