Recovering from an injury is never just about medical treatment. For many people injured in motor vehicle accidents or at work in New South Wales, clear and consistent communication plays a crucial role in achieving the best rehabilitation and compensation outcomes.
WHY STRONG COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR REHABILITATION IN NSW COMPENSATION CLAIMS Read More »
On Friday, 9 May 2025, the NSW Government released an exposure draft outlining proposed amendments to the NSW workers compensation scheme. While recent media coverage has largely focused on the rising number of psychological claims, the exposure draft includes significant changes that affect all injured workers across the state. The proposed reforms have been referred to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice, which is scheduled to conduct a hearing on 16 May 2025.
NSW WORKERS COMPENSATION SHAKE-UP: WHAT THE 2025 REFORMS MEAN FOR INJURED WORKERS Read More »
When people think about workers compensation or motor accident injury compensation claims, quite often the first thing that comes to mind is a financial payout. The reality is that only a limited number of people are entitled to a lump sum compensation payout under the NSW workers compensation and CTP compensation schemes due to the injury threshold involved.
WHAT IS REHAB FOCUSED COMPENSATION & WHY DOES IT BENEFIT YOUR COMPENSATION CLAIM? Read More »
Navigating the path to recovery after an injury can be challenging, especially when dealing with the complexities of Compulsory Third Party (CTP) or workers compensation claims in New South Wales (NSW). An integral part of this journey is engaging with a rehabilitation provider who can guide and support your recovery.
YOUR RIGHT TO CHANGE YOUR REHABILITATION PROVIDER Read More »
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life. In this edition of the Advantage Legal ‘Compensation Insider’ series we explore how sharing information on social media can harm an injured person’s compensation claim and what precautions can be taken to minimise the associated risks.
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN IMPACT YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM Read More »
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, one of the first things you need to do is obtain a medical certificate from your General Practitioner. This is an important first step in a CTP claim and will also help you long-term in claiming the appropriate benefits from the CTP insurer. Your medical
FAQ’S – THE SIRA CERTIFICATE OF CAPACITY Read More »