by Markus Fernandez-Kennedy | Nov 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is a Form 5 notice? A Form 5 notice, otherwise known as a ‘notice to worker of intention to discontinue or reduce payments’ has the effect of allowing the insurer to legally stop your payments without further notice to yourself. Can the insurer cut my payments?...
by Markus Fernandez-Kennedy | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Please note that this blog is no longer relevant due to legislative changes that were enacted in 2020. We are often asked about how the workers’ compensation system operated before this change and thought that it was appropriate to continue to host this blog for...
by Markus Fernandez-Kennedy | Jun 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Workplace deaths – a background Information on global workplace fatalities is not reported or collected in a standardised fashion. Formed in 1919 the International Labour Organisation (“ILO”) is an agency of the United Nations and attempts to bring together...
by Markus Fernandez-Kennedy | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Anatomy of the shoulder One of the most complex joints in the body, the shoulder provides nearly 360 degrees of motion. This high range of motion is, however, offset by the decreased stability of the joint which is prone to dislocation and traumatic injury. Not...
by Markus Fernandez-Kennedy | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Anatomy of the neck, spine, back and spinal cord In possibly the first historical mention of the spine and the spinal cord, Herophilus (325–260 BC), a Hippocratic physician working in the Alexandrian School of Medicine demonstrated that the cord was an extension of...
by Markus Fernandez-Kennedy | Apr 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rear end car accident injuries – background Disturbingly in 2019 and 2020 motor vehicle accident compensation claims in Western Australia increased when compared to the previous seven years. This increase is in contrast to the long term trend which has seen the number...
