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17 Jun 2026
Whitelaw McDonald successfully completed a workers compensation claim against Coal Mines Insurance for injuries sustained by a coal miner in his journey home from work. Our client was riding his motorcycle when an accident occurred causing him to fall from his motorcycle, suffering injuries.
17 Jun 2026
Recently Whitelaw McDonald acted on behalf of a coal miner with 39 years underground experience. Although our client retired without having made a claim nor retiring on medical grounds, proceedings were commenced against Coal Mines Insurance on the basis of injuries of “attrition” or “wearing out” from the very nature and the conditions of his work.
17 Jun 2026
Quick Summary Injured coal miners in NSW can claim coal mining injury compensation across three main categories: weekly income payments, medical expenses, and lump sum compensation for permanent impairment. Where employer negligence is established, a common law damages claim may also be available, covering past and future economic loss, pain and suffering, and domestic assistance. […]
16 Jun 2026
Quick Summary Coal miners in NSW can claim workers compensation for injuries sustained while travelling to or from work. Under section 10 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW), a journey begins at the boundary of the home’s land, not the front door. Exceptions apply for detours, journey breaks, and at-fault accidents. A concurrent CTP […]
16 Jun 2026
Coal miners injured at work in New South Wales can claim a broad range of medical expenses under including hospital treatment, specialist consultations, allied health services, home modifications, domestic assistance, and travel costs.
16 Jun 2026
Industrial deafness, also known as boilermakers' deafness, is noise-induced hearing loss caused by prolonged exposure to loud workplace noise. In NSW, coal miners who develop industrial deafness can claim workers compensation against their last noisy employer.
16 Jun 2026
Injured working in a coal mine in NSW? Find out the time limits that apply to your claim, what compensation you may be entitled to, and why getting advice early makes all the difference.
16 Jun 2026
Injured in NSW? Find out what compensation you may be entitled to claim - including lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering and domestic assistance.
12 Jun 2026
Accidents can occur in different circumstances, such as at work, or in a car accident or in public places such as shopping centres, supermarkets or on someone’s property generally referred to as public liability claims. When something goes wrong whether it’s a workplace injury, a car accident, or a dispute you never saw coming, the […]
11 Jun 2026
A workplace injury turns your world upside down in an instant. And while you’re dealing with pain, medical appointments, and uncertainty about your income, there are strict legal deadlines running in the background that could affect your right to claim. Missing them, even by a short period, can cost you entitlements you’re legally owed. The […]
11 Jun 2026
A car accident can happen in a matter of seconds. But the decisions you make in the days and weeks that follow can have a lasting impact on your ability to claim compensation. Knowing your obligations and acting quickly can make all the difference. Key Takeaways The Claim Form The first step after a motor […]
8 Jun 2026
Accidents don’t only happen at work or on the road. A slip in a shopping centre, a fall on someone’s property, a dog attack in a public park, these are everyday situations that can leave you seriously injured through no fault of your own. But suffering an injury alone isn’t enough to make a claim. […]
