WorkCover recipients, are your medical expenses being paid? February 10, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, ComCare, Common Law Damages, General News, Lump Sum Payment Claims, Medical and Like Expenses, Weekly Payments, WorkCover, WorkCover Lawyer Adelaide.Tags: accepted workcover claim, marion williams, reasonable medical expenses, rehabilitation program, workcover case manager, workcover rehabilitation program, workers compensation medical expenses
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We often get calls from injured workers who have been told that their Case Manager won’t pay any more of their medical expenses. These injured workers often go without medical treatment that they need because of this “advice”.
And you know what… it’s wrong. (more…)
Been on WorkCover long term? How to apply for weekly payments beyond 2.5 years February 9, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Common Law Damages, General News, Weekly Payments, WorkCover, WorkCover Lawyer Adelaide.Tags: Alana Moore, Andersons Solicitors WorkCover lawyer, current weekly earnings on workcover, current weekly payments, employers mutual claim, extend workcover income maintenance payments, Extend workcover payments, payments after 2.5 years on workcover, personal injury lawyer adelaide, personal injury lawyer sa, Section 35C, Section 35C(2), workcover claim, workcover lawyer, WorkCover weekly payments, workers income maintenance
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Generally now under the SA Workers Compensation legislation unless a worker has no current work capacity and that is likely to continue indefinitely a worker’s income maintenance (weekly payments) will stop at the 2.5 year point.
Personal Property Securities Register – Critical Information for Businesses February 3, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, General News, Regional Offices.Tags: asic company charge register, asset protection, consignment of goods, felix hoelscher, fixed and floating charges, insolvent, losing goods to secured party, mortgages over shares, personal property securities register, pps register, ppsr, register interest on goods, security interests, security of property, security over assets, security over real estate, security register, selling goods under retention of title, south australian register of encumbered vehicles
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New changes to the law in relation to the Personal Property and Securities Register (“PPS Register”) will affect most businesses in important ways.
I’ve had a car accident. I need some financial assistance now please! February 1, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Lump Sum Compensation, Medical and Like Expenses, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Weekly Payments.Tags: bicycle accident, bicycle accident compensation, bike accident, bike accident injury, car accident compensation, cycle accident, injured on my bicycle, injury compensation, Motor vehicle accident, motorbike injury claim, motorcycle accident, motorcycle accident claim, mva claim
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Many of our clients encounter significant financial difficulties after being injured in a motor vehicle or bike accident.
My partner cheated on me. I want to make them pay. January 27, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Childrens Issues, De Facto Relationships, Family Law, Property Settlements.Tags: family law property settlement, my partner cheated on my, property family law settelment, unfaithful husband, unfaithful in my marriage, unfaithful is not against the law, unfaithful partner, unfaithful wife, unfaithfulness
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Will unfaithfulness be taken into account in a family law property settlement?
Scenario:
Fred and Wilma recently separated after Wilma discovered Fred had been unfaithful on several occasions.
How do I challenge a Will? January 20, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Commercial Law, Estate Planning, Wills, Wills and Estates.Tags: challenge a will, conest an estate, contesting a will, context a will, costs of the estate, distribute assets in an estate, estate distribution, executor, inheritance (family provision) act, inheritance act, letters of administration, probate office, South Australia Grant of probate
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The Inheritance (Family Provision) Act only allows certain persons to bring a claim against the estate of someone who has died. It includes a spouse, ex-spouse, domestic partner and child. Only under certain circumstances is a step child, grandchild, parent, brother or sister able to make a claim.
I hurt someone in a car accident? Will I go to jail? January 17, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Criminal Law, General News, Major Crimes, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Police Matters, Traffic Offences.Tags: cause harm by driving, dangerous driving, death by dangerous driving, drag racing, drink driving, driving in a manner dangerous to the public, driving to escape police, driving while disqualified, driving without due care, excessive high speed, hurt in car accident, imprisonment for driving offences, injury by dangerous driving, innocent until proven guilty, loss of licence, serious car accident, serious driving offences, speaking with police, street racing, very bad driving record, will I go to jail
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So you have just been involved in a car accident.
You’re aware that people in your car and the other vehicle are hurt. How seriously, you don’t know.
You were the driver of one of the vehicles and naturally you’re concerned about the safety of your passengers and all those involved. You should first contact police an ambulance.
Then you are approached by police (more…)
My partner gambled throughout our marriage. Will this be taken into consideration in a property settlement? January 13, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Childrens Issues, De Facto Relationships, Family Law, General News, Property Settlements.Tags: cheating partner, family law property settlement, gambling losses, marriage breakdown, matrimonial assets split, partner gambles, property settlement, relationship breakdown, separation certificate
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Scenario:
Jack and Jill have been married for eight years. Throughout the entirety of the marriage Jack has gone to the local pub at least three times per week and played the pokies for hours at a time. Jill is also aware that Jack has a TAB account and regularly placed bets on the horses and other sporting events.
I want my child to have their own Lawyer. How do I do this? January 6, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Childrens Issues, Family Law, General News.Tags: child's interests, childrens lawyer, childs legal instructions, ICL, Independent children's lawyer, interests of the child
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If a case involving children goes to the Family Court, an Independent Children’s Lawyer can be appointed to represent the child’s interests (known as an “ICL”).
The Police wish to speak with me. Do I need to answer their questions? January 5, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Criminal Law, General News, Major Crimes, Police Matters, Traffic Offences.Tags: cautioned by police, criminal charges, do I have to speak wtih police, liaising with prosecution, may be used against you in court, police caution, police interview, police intimidation, respect police, speaking with police, you do not have to answer any questions
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You find yourself as a person of interest with the Police and they wish to speak with you.
At this time the Police should caution you. This is where the Police indicate to you that “you do not have to answer any questions. Any answer you may provide may be used against you.”
