Worker’s Compensation Claims
All workers are subject to compulsory insurance by their employers. Workers are widely defined and may include not only employees but also contractors and sub-contractors. The current legislative scheme provides wide protection and various financial assistance to workers inclusive of payment of damages at the end of the legal proceedings.Articles of Interest
Compensation for Victims of a Sexual Offence
April is sexual assault awareness month, and it is important to know your rights to compensation if you have been a victim of a sexual offence. Sexual offences in Western Australia are governed by the Criminal Code Compilation Act 1913 (“Criminal Code”). Sexual...
WorkCover WA – Removal of Statutory Termination Dates
A recent legislative change in the Workers Compensation arena has, at last, removed the restrictive statutory timeframe in which injured workers must exercise their Common Law rights. The abolishment of the statutory ‘Termination Date’ has gone a great way to ensuring...
Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Claims in WA – Your claim could be worth far more than the settlement amount offered by ICWA!
At Frichot Lawyers we specialise in representing those injured as a result of accidents on the road in WA. We have extensive experience in dealing with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA), and we understand the physical, emotional and financial strain...
Workers’ Compensation – some practical legal advice for people who are injured at work in WA
Workers’ Compensation payments are payable to an employee who suffers a psychological or physical injury whilst at work. The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Scheme is a ‘no fault’ system, meaning that there is no requirement to establish that an employer...
FATAL ACCIDENT CLAIMS
Western Australia (‘WA’) has the highest road fatality rate in Australia. As we emerge from isolation and return to the roads, it is unsurprising that dreadful reports of fatal transport accidents are again prevalent in the news. Transport accidents are an avoidable...
Criminal Injuries Compensation: Recovering Compensation as a Victim of a Crime
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you are a victim of a criminal offence such as an assault occasioning bodily harm, unlawful wounding, or sexual assault you may be eligible to obtain compensation for the loss and damage suffered. The three...