Medication for a prescribed injury – Whether it can result in consequential conditions
Hernandez v State Rail Authority of NSW [2023] NSWPICPD 61 The Appellant suffered injuries to his back during the course of his employment with...
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Certificate of Determination Creates Estoppel in the PIC
Gimis v Tweed Shire Council [2023] NSWPICPD 44 The Appellant suffered an injury as a result of driving a lawn mower in the course of his duties....
Gratuitous Domestic Assistance – Reasonably Expected Emotional Support
Carver v Lake Machinery Repairs Pty Ltd [2023] NSWPIC 258 The Applicant, Mr. Carver, was employed by the Respondent, Lake Machinery Repairs...
When Time Is Not On Your Side
Hanson v Wilke and Company Pty Ltd [2023] NSWPIC 242 (26 May 2023) The Applicant was a Printer who sustained an injury to his right hand on...
Pre-existing Conditions – How they can impact the assessment of permanent impairment
Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice v Lewandowski [2023] NSWSC 334 The Employer sought a judicial review of the Medical Appeal...
Powers of Deduction – Applying Section 323 of the 1998 Act
Willoughby City Council v Lu [2023] NSWPICMP 162 The Claimant was an After-School Care Educator who commenced with the insured Council in February...
The Importance of being ‘Mineful’ when Attempting to Aggregate Injuries
Bell v The Mining Pty Ltd [2023] NSWPIC 295 (21 June 2023) The Applicant, Bradley Bell, sustained a primary psychological injury during the...
Can a sub-contractor be a deemed worker?
Sek v Bell River Homes Pty Ltd [2023] NSWPIC 117 (21 March 2023) The Applicant owned and operated a business known as Adrian Sek Building Constructions...
