Compensation

It’s hard to believe that another year has passed, and we’re proud that we’ve been able to help more people in need to bring certainty to their lives at a very uncertain time. As we see out 2025, we wanted to take a moment to share some of our achievements, business changes and community support initiatives that have occurred over the past 12 months.

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.

Being injured in a motor vehicle accident in New South Wales can have a major impact on your life. It is important to understand that depending on how your accident occurred, you may have more than one insurance option available to you. Knowing your rights and entitlements early can have a considerable impact on both your health and compensation outcomes.

In the seconds after a motor vehicle accident, confusion and shock often cloud the scene. For injured people, particularly those lodging a compulsory third party (CTP) claim in New South Wales (NSW), dashcam or surveillance footage can play a pivotal role in clarifying what really happened

Hit and run accidents are not only distressing, they can also leave injured people feeling helpless. When a driver flees the scene of an accident and cannot be identified, many people wrongly assume they won’t be eligible for compensation.

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.

Cycling is a popular way to commute, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors across New South Wales (NSW). But when it comes to mobile phone use, cyclists need to be aware of the strict legal rules that apply. In this edition of Advantage Legal’s ‘Compensation Insider’ series, we explore whether cyclists can lawfully use a mobile phone whilst riding in NSW and the legal ramifications on a personal injury claim if you’re ever injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle.

Cycling is a way of life for many, but when a cyclist is involved in a motor vehicle accident, the psychological impact can be just as significant as physical injuries. PTSD, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating are common and debilitating effects that can last well beyond the resolution of any physical injuries.

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.