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On 7th March 2012 the High Court delivered the eagerly awaited Judgment in the matter of Strong v Woolworths. The Court found in favour of Mrs Strong and reinstating her original award for damages. This was a great result and one which Mrs Strong has waited a long time for.

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is very important to ensure you adhere to the strict time limits imposed by the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999. There are various time limitations for lodging a claim, which are explained as follows:

Slipped over in a Shopping Centre? Read about the most recent law LHD Lawyers has been involved in one of the leading cases in public liability law. The matter of Strong v Woolworths is presently before the High Court to determine the law relating to circumstances where someone slips over in a public place such as a shopping centre.

In our experience, it is not unusual for an injured worker to have limited knowledge of their entitlements under the NSW Workers Compensation Act ("The Act"). However, most workers do not appreciate the geographical extent of the "safety net" provided by the Act. Depending on the facts of an individual claim, the protection provided by the Act potentially extends to injuries suffered by NSW workers interstate and overseas.

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance cover pays a lump sum to a person if they suffer from an illness and injury which prevents them from working. This insurance is often attached to death cover which is offered through a superannuation fund. Superannuation is compulsory in Australia and every person who works or has worked at some point in their life will be a member of a superannuation fund which their employer would have contributed to.