If a worker is injured on the job, they are likely eligible to receive benefits. In addition, the Workers Compensation Act 1987 indicates that if they can prove permanent impairment, they could gain additional funds. A recent death in NSW brought into question what the term 'permanent impairment' meant under the Act. Personal impairment guidelines Under the Workers Compensation Act
Determining if someone was negligent when an injury occurred is dependent on a number of factors. However, there are guidelines in place under the Civil Liability Act that indicate how to determine negligence. A patient may sue a medical provider if they or their legal counsel can credibly prove that there was not a reasonable amount of care given to
Having sex in NSW means you need to ensure you do so safely within the legal bounds of what constitutes a consenting sexual relationship. 'Consent' is a term applicable in a precise series of scenarios, and failing to give and receive consent before engaging in sexual relations can lead to criminal charges, fines or a conviction. Let's take a look
In the majority of workers compensation claims, insurers will not start payments to cover medical bills or other costs until your case has been accepted. However, this process can take time, which often leaves workers short in the intermittent weeks they're unable to work. In order to compensate for this shortfall, the NSW State Government determines that provisional payments can
Companies come and companies go – it's a fact of business. In fact, nearly 600 enterprises across NSW closed their doors and entered external administration between October and December 2017, according to the Securities and Insurance Commission. These statistics may be worrying for people considering logging a public liability claim against a business in NSW. What if you suffer a
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have placed increased focus on sexual harassment and consent issues over the last few months. In NSW, the legal age of consent is 16, which means it is illegal for anyone to participate in sexual activity with a person below this age, even if both parties are willing. But is this still the case when
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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