The 2021 case of Muller v Klosed Pty Ltd gives a good insight into how Victorian Courts assess personal injury compensation and the calculation of damages for injured workers where there is more than one defendant.
Three defendants found liable in workplace injury common law damages claim Read More »
A NSW Health boss has fended off an accusation he runs one of the most dangerous health districts in the state after “flesh was torn” from a hospital worker’s body in a vicious attack.
Flesh torn in horror hospital attack at Port Macquarie that left five injured Read More »
Northern Territory government authorities have confirmed they are investigating allegations the former chief executive of a critical alcohol rehabilitation service in the NT town of Tennant Creek misused its resources and bullied an employee.
Former CEO denies allegations of misusing funds and bullying staff Read More »
An injured man has been flown to hospital after a horror accident left him trapped by the hand in farm machinery for several hours.
Man, 20s, flown to hospital after horror farm accident near Kingaroy Read More »
In an important lesson for employers, this case demonstrates that a worker’s disobedience or failure to follow instructions does not excuse inadequate safe work procedures and training.
A road worker was injured when an out-of-control car ploughed through scaffolding on Flagstaff Rd, Flagstaff Hill, about 7.30am. Two others were rushed to hospital with injuries.
Road worker injured Read More »
Two UK backpackers in their mid-20s received gruesome injuries including amputation while working at a Bundaberg farm owned by the world’s largest macadamia grower, a recent court report reveals.
Backpackers suffer amputation, hand injuries on Qld farm Read More »
A man has been loaded onto a LifeFlight chopper after he suffered serious chest and upper bodies injuries.
Man suffers serious chest wound in Oakey workplace incident Read More »
A worker at a COVID-19 testing site in Melbourne’s west has been injured after a man allegedly drove over her foot.
Traffic controller’s foot runover at Melbourne COVID-19 testing centre Read More »
A man was bashed by a Coles worker on Christmas Eve after the shopper told the shelf stacker to wear his mask over his nose, leaving him bloodied and bruised.
Coles supermarket worker punches a shopper in the face after face mask altercation Read More »
A harvesting company has been fined $150,000 over an incident in which a worker’s leg was amputated after it was caught in a skidder.
Harvesting Company Fined $150,000 Read More »
A German court ruled on Wednesday that a man who slipped on his walk from his bed to his home office in 2018 qualified as a workplace accident.
A German man slipped and broke his back walking from his bed to his home office. Read More »
A young apprentice who was slapped while being hung upside down by his colleagues at a Christmas party is taking the company to court.
Apprentice sues employer after savage workplace prank Read More »
A young Hungry Jacks worker has been taken to hospital after receiving an electric shock while on the job.
Hungry Jacks worker receives electric shock Read More »
A man has been rushed to hospital after suffering chemical burns in a nasty workplace accident on the Gold Coast on Thursday afternoon.
Man suffers chemical burns in Arundel workplace accident Read More »
