Tag: Factual Investigation
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The value of witness statements in workers compensation
A recent case appealed before the Federal Court re-affirms the importance of witnesses in workers compensation matters. A worker claimed to have lifted a 35kg box and felt excruciating pain, witnesses could not verify his claims and liability for compensation was rejected.
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New Australian Mesothelioma Registry
The Australian Mesothelioma Registry released its first data report on the 13th of September. The new report includes information on 612 mesothelioma cases diagnosed during 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2011, notified to the registry up to 31 August 2012. Representing a rate of 2.7 per 100,000 population. This is considered by the registry…
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Pre-existing, degeneration or a once off incident
In an interesting case put before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission a worker has successfully argued that his spinal injury, which was triggered by a relatively minor action was caused by repetitive lifting and bending over a period of 18 months, even though he had experienced no symptoms during this time.