The Tribunal found that in the circumstances, breast reduction surgery was not related to the compensable injuries.

If a clear policy for approving work social events is not followed, the Tribunal is unlikely to interfere.

Where there are delays in reporting incidents, licensees may reject claims, particularly if there are credibility issues.

The deeming provisions in 19(4) are prescriptive, so employers must ensure that each element of the section is satisfied.

Liability was excluded because the worker "voluntarily and unreasonably submitted himself to an abnormal risk of injury".

When considering a compensation claim, the relevant circumstances of the applicant should be taken into account first.

The Tribunal was asked to determine liability for a shoulder injury suffered when an officer fell over in a carpark.

A stay order for the Tribunal works to prevent the implementation of the decision to which the proceeding relates.

The meaning of "medical treatment obtained in relation to the injury" within section 16 of the SRC Act was considered.

It was not open for the Arbitrator to make her own findings on matters that required supportive expert medical evidence.

The doctor had acted carelessly, incompetently and improperly, in a way that constituted professional misconduct.

The unfortunate death of Mr Calder provides a warning to doctors in devising their pain management medication regimes.

An NFR order is meant to identify patients with advanced illnesses who would not benefit from life-saving therapies.

A good communication system between staff is vital to be able to quickly and accurately identify deteriorating patients.

A driver who negligently causes an accident, owes a duty of care to police officers who attend the accident scene.

A driver who negligently causes an accident owes a duty of care to any emergency workers who attend the accident scene.

A plaintiff's evidence about an event will almost always be accepted over others because they would best remember it.

Summary & discussion about recent personal injury case where the applicant was found to have exaggerated symptoms.

This third and final part of this Innovation series looks ahead to building a culture of Lean Law within law firms.

The latest Contentious Business Report 2018 contains an important update relevant to the WA Workers' Compensation Scheme.