Summary
The employer was found liable for an aggravation of a prior work injury where the aggravation resulted from a motor vehicle accident that occurred when the worker was returning from a medical appointment.
Recent Legislative Developments
There are no recent legislative changes to report.
Recent Decisions
Injury on journey to obtain medical treatment establishes real and substantial connection
Khullar v ANZ Banking Group Limited [2019] NSWWCC 230 (1 July 2019)
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Published | author author
We are very proud to announce that TurksLegal has been selected as one of six finalists in the Australian Insurance Industry Awards in the category of Professional Services Firm of the Year!
We were selected on the basis of our deep commitment to the insurance industry; our innovations in 2018, our high levels of client satisfaction, and the way we nurture and develop our talented teams (across the areas of financial services, general insurance, employers liability and trade credit insurance). Winners will be announced in August 2019.
Published | krystal prasad
TurksLegal is pleased to announce the appointment of the following new partner and the promotion of the following solicitors effective 1 July 2019. These individuals have shown enormous talent, not only as legal specialists, but also as ambassadors for our firm.
We also thank our valued clients, for giving our teams the opportunity to shine.
Lian Chami, Partner - Employers Liability, Sydney
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AS v The State of New South Wales [2019] NSWWCCPD 18 (8 May 2019)
Summary
Under section 48A of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 weekly payments can be terminated if the worker does not comply with return to work in suitable employment.
Recent Legislative Developments
There are no recent legislative changes to report.
Recent Decisions
When relocation is a reasonable thing to do
Cross v Secretary, Department of Education (2019) NSWWCCPD 20 (14 May 2019)