Hang Tuah

Mesothelioma Compensation Some people who develop mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure may be able to claim compensation. Your legal entitlements will depend on the state or territory in which you were exposed to asbestos. In some cases, the exposure may have occurred overseas. Mesothelioma takes a long time to develop, so your exposure to asbestos may have occurred some 40 years ago. You might think it was a trivial exposure, or you may not remember any exposure. Talking to your friends and family can help to bring back memories of places where you may have been exposed to asbestos. An expert lawyer will also talk you through your life history and help you find out where the exposure took place. They will explain what compensation you may be able to claim and help make the process easy for you to understand. Generally, a person diagnosed with mesothelioma has two different types of legal entitlements: a claim through the court, known as a "common law claim" a claim under a government compensation scheme, known as a "statutory claim". "When my husband was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma, we were advised to apply for compensation. He reluctantly contacted lawyers, and they assured us we had a very strong case. My husband didn't survive to `win' his case but I did, with a lot of help, caring, understanding and good advice from our lawyers." – Sharon Common law claim A common law claim is a claim process through a court. The claim is brought against the party or parties who caused a person to be exposed to asbestos. These parties are known as the "defendants". A common law claim begins by filing a formal court document known as an "originating process". The originating process must be lodged within your lifetime to protect your entitlement to compensation. As long as you start a common law claim during your lifetime, your estate will still be able to continue with your claim if you die before the claim is finalised. You need to speak with a lawyer experienced in asbestos-related compensation claims as soon as possible after your diagnosis. If you're too unwell to visit the lawyer in their office, they can visit you at home or in hospital to discuss the process and how it can be simplified for you and your family. t may still be possible to bring a common law claim even if: you were exposed to asbestos many years ago you no longer work for the employer where you were exposed you have worked for many employers you were self-employed or a contractor your employer is no longer in business you are, or were, a smoker you were exposed to asbestos in another state or overseas you were not exposed in the workplace you were only briefly exposed to asbestos you were exposed to asbestos on more than one occasion you don't know how you may have been exposed to asbestos. Finding a lawyer Making a mesothelioma claim is a specialised area. It is important to talk to a lawyer or law firm experienced in this area of work, as they often have a wealth of knowledge about how and where asbestos was used. You can find a leading lawyer in asbestos by checking the Doyles Guide Directory – visit doylesguide.com/australia and type "asbestos" in the search bar. Mesothelioma support organisations can also assist you in contacting an expert asbestos lawyer. Talking to an expert in this field can help reduce the time taken to investigate a claim. Experienced lawyers also understand mesothelioma and what you are coping with. Your lawyer will work around medical appointments or treatments to try to make things less stressful for you. How long will a common law case take? The majority of common law claims for mesothelioma are settled out of court within 3–6 months of the claim being lodged. If your prognosis is poor, or you suddenly become very unwell, the process can be sped up to try to ensure that your common law claim is resolved in your lifetime. Only a few cases actually proceed to a court trial. What if I die before my claim is settled? Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma worry that their claim won't be finalised before they die. The largest component of compensation is usually the general damages. So long as you start a common law claim in your lifetime, then your entitlement to general damages is protected, and your estate would be able to continue with your claim if you die before your claim is finalised. In some circumstances, your family may also be entitled to dependency entitlements if you die because of the mesothelioma. Your lawyer will let you know if this applies to you and your family. How much does legal action cost? Legal costs are generally dependent on the amount of legal work required to resolve your case. Most lawyers who specialise in asbestos-related compensation claims offer a "no win, no fee" agreement. This means that the lawyers will only charge for legal services if they are successful in resolving your case. You are also entitled to claim a large portion of your legal costs from the defendants as part of your common law claim. The amount of costs awarded will depend on whether your case was resolved at mediation or at trial. Ask your lawyer for a costs agreement and get them to talk it through with you so you know what is involved. Be aware that even under a "no win, no fee" agreement, if you: start a claim but decide to cease the action, you will usually need to pay any legal costs up to that point proceed but lose the court case, you will not need to pay your lawyer, but you may still need to pay court costs for yourself and possibly for the defendant are successful, a significant portion of your compensation might be absorbed by any costs that the defendant doesn't have to pay. Statutory claims Some states and territories have special government compensation schemes for people who develop mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. These schemes usually apply only if you have been exposed to asbestos during your employment. he authorities for Australia's asbestos compensation schemes are: ACT – WorkSafe ACT, call 02 6207 3000 or visit worksafe.act.gov.au NSW – Dust Diseases Authority, also known as icare dust diseases are, call 02 8223 6600 or visit icare.nsw.gov.au NT – NT WorkSafe, call 1800 019 115 or visit worksafe.nt.gov.au QLD – WorkCover Queensland, call 1300 362 128 or visit worksafe.qld.gov.au SA – ReturnToWorkSA, call 13 18 55 or visit rtwsa.com TAS – WorkSafe Tasmania, call 1300 366 322 or visit worksafe.tas.gov.au VIC – WorkSafe Victoria, call 1800 136 089 or visit worksafe.vic.gov.au WA – Your employer's insurer or if unknown, Insurance Commission of estern Australia, call 08 9264 3333 or visit icwa.wa.gov.au Commonwealth – Comcare, call 1300 366 979 or visit comcare.gov.au. Do I need a lawyer? It is possible for you and sometimes your dependants to lodge a statutory claim directly with the authority in your state or territory. However, most people with mesothelioma prefer to use a lawyer to arrange all their claims. The laws around Australia vary and can be complex. Some people may be entitled to bring a common law claim instead of, or in addition to, a statutory claim. It is vital to consult an expert asbestos lawyer before applying for statutory benefits to ensure you aren't excluded from also claiming common law compensation. Using an expert asbestos lawyer will allow you to access all your entitlements while concentrating on your health and spending time on the things that are important to you. Advance care planning It is also worth seeking the advice of a lawyer to ensure your will is up to date and that your intentions for your estate are clear. You may wish to arrange legal documents appointing a substitute decision-maker. Depending on where you live, the documents for appointing this person may be known as an enduring power of attorney, enduring power of guardianship, or appointment of an enduring guardian. You can also outline your wishes for your future medical care in an advance care directive. These documents are part of advance care planning. Cancer Council offers a Legal Referral Service that can help with wills and advance care planning, and assistance is free for eligible clients. Call 13 11 20 to find out more.

Alkisah, Di pantai barat Semenanjung Melayu, terdapat sebuah kerajaan bernama

Negeri Bintan. Waktu itu ada seorang anak lakik-laki bernama Hang Tuah. Ia seorang anak yang rajin dan pemberani serta sering membantu orangtuanya mencari kayu di hutan. Hang Tuah mempunyai empat orang kawan, yaitu Hang Jebat, Hang Lekir, Hang Lekiu dan Hang Kesturi. Ketika menginjak remaja, mereka bermain bersama ke laut. Mereka ingin menjadi pelaut yang ulung dan bisa membawa kapal ke negeri-negeri yang jauh.

Suatu hari, mereka naik perahu sampai ke tengah laut. “Hei lihat, ada tiga buah kapal!” seru Hang Tuah kepada teman-temannya. Ketiga kapal itu masih berada

di kejauhan, sehingga mereka belum melihat jelas tanda-tandanya. Ketiga kapal itu semakin mendekat. “Lihat bendera itu! Bendera kapal perompak! “Kita lawan mereka sampai titik darah penghabisan!” teriak Hang Kesturi. Kapal perompak semakin mendekati perahu Hang Tuah dan teman-temannya. “Ayo kita cari pulau untuk mendarat. Di daratan kita lebih leluasa bertempur!” kata Hang Tuah mengatur siasat. Sesampainya di darat Hang Tuah mengatur siasat. Pertempuran antara Hang Tuah dan teman-temannya melawan perompak berlangsung sengit. Hang Tuah menyerang kepala perompak yang berbadan tinggi besar dengan keris pusakanya. “Hai anak kecil, menyerahlah… Ayo letakkan pisau dapurmu!” Mendengar kata-kata tersebut Hang Tuah sangat tersinggung. Lalu ia melompat dengan gesit dan menikam sang kepala perompak. Kepala perompak pun langsung tewas. Dalam waktu singkat Hang Tuah dan teman-temannya berhasil melumpuhkan kawanan perompak. Mereka berhasil menawan 5 orang perompak. Beberapa perompak berhasil meloloskan diri dengan kapalnya.

Kemudian Hang Tuah dan teman-temannya menghadap Sultan Bintan sambil

membawa tawanan mereka. Karena keberanian dan kemampuannya, Hang Tuah dan teman-temannya diberi pangkat dalam laskar kerajaan. Beberapa tahun kemudian, Hang Tuah diangkat menjadi pimpinan armada laut. Sejak menjadi pimpinan armada laut, negeri Bintan menjadi kokoh dan makmur. Tidak ada negeri yang berani menyerang negeri Bintan. Beberapa waktu kemudian, Sultan Bintan ingin mempersunting puteri Majapahit di Pulau Jawa. “Aku ingin disiapkan armada untuk perjalanan ke Majapahit,” kata Sultan kepada Hang Tuah. Hang Tuah segera membentuk sebuah armada tangguh. Setelah semuanya siap, Sultan dan rombongannya segera naik ke kapal menuju ke kota Tuban yang dahulunya merupakan pelabuhan utama milik Majapahit. Perjalanan tidak menemui hambatan sama sekali. Pesta perkawinan Sultan berlangsung dengan meriah dan aman.

Setelah selesai perhelatan perkawinan, Sultan Bintan dan permaisurinya kembali ke Malaka. Hang Tuah diangkat menjadi Laksamana. Ia memimpin armada seluruh kerajaan. Tetapi hal ini tidak berlangsung lama karena para perwira istana menjadi iri hati. Para perwira istana menghasut Sultan. Mereka mengatakan bahwa Hang

Tuah hanya bisa berfoya-foya, bergelimang dalam kemewahan dan menghamburkan uang negara. Akhirnya Sultan termakan hasutan mereka. Hang Tuah dan Hang Jebat di berhentikan. Bahkan para perwira istana mengadu domba Hang Tuah dan Hang Jebat. Mereka menuduh Hang Jebat akan memberontak. Han Tuah terkejut mendengar berita tersebut. Ia lalu mendatangi Hang Jebat dan mencoba menasehatinya. Tetapi rupanya siasat adu domba oleh para perwira kerajaan berhasil. Hang Jebat dan Hang Tuah bertengkar dan akhirnya berkelahi. Naas bagi Hang Jebat. Ia tewas ditangan Hang Tuah. Hang Tuah sangat menyesal. Tapi bagi Sultan, Hang Tuah dianggap pahlawan karena berhasil membunuh seorang pemberontak. “Kau kuangkat kembali menjadi laksamana”, kata Sultan pada Hang Tuah. Sejak saat itu Hang Tuah kembali memimpin armada laut kerajaan.

Suatu hari, Hang Tuah mendapatkan tugas ke negeri India untuk membangun persahabatan antara Negeri Bintan dan India. Hang Tuah di uji kesaktiannya oleh Raja India untuk menaklukkan kuda liar. Ujian itu berhasil dilalui Hang Tuah. Raja India dan para perwiranya sangat kagum. Setelah pulang dari India, Hang Tuah menerima tugas ke Cina. Kaisarnya bernama Khan. Dalam kerajaan itu tak seorang pun boleh memandang langsung muka sang kaisar. Ketika di jamu makan malam oleh Kaisar, Hang Tuah minta disediakan sayur kangkung. Ia duduk di depan Kaisar Khan. Pada waktu makan, Hang Tuah mendongak untuk memasukkan sayur kangkung ke mulutnya. Dengan demikian ia dapat melihat wajah kaisar. Para perwira kaisar marah dan hendak menangkap Hang Tuah, namun Kiasar Khan mencegahnya karena ia sangat kagum dengan kecerdikan Hang Tuah.

Beberapa tugas kenegaraan lainnya berhasil dilaksanakan dengan baik oleh

Hang Tuah. Hingga pada suatu saat ia mendapat tugas menghadang armada dari barat yang dipimpin seorang admiral yang bernama D Almeida. Armada ini sangat kuat. Hang Tuah dan pasukannya segera menghadang. Pertempuran sengit segera terjadi. Saat itulah Hang Tuah gugur membela tanah airnya. Ia tewas tertembus peluru sang admiral.
Sejak saat itu, nama Hang Tuah menjadi terkenal sebagai pelaut ulung, laksamana yang gagah berani dan menjadi pahlawan di Indonesia dan di Malaysia. Sebagai bentuk penghormatan, salah satu dari kapal perang Indonesia diberi nama KRI Hang Tuah. Semoga nama itu membawa ‘tuah’ yang artinya adalah berkah.

Moral : Semua warga negara Indonesia boleh mencontoh jiwa dan semangat kepahlawanan Hang Tuah yang gagah berani, tangkas, cerdik dan pantang menyerah.

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