Kisah Cinderella

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.

Selamat datang para netter di blok kami, berikut ini ada cerita menarik yang bisa anda baca sebagai bahan referensi cerita ke anak-anak atau untuk konsumsi pribadi saja, selamat membabaca.

Di sebuah kerajaan, hiduplah seorang anak perempuan bersama ibu tiri dan kedua kakak tirinya. Anak perempuan ini sangat cantik dan baik hati. Sedangkan ibu dan kedua kakak tirinya sangatlah jahat. Mereka mempekerjakan anak perempuan ini di rumahnya sendiri. Setiap hari anak perempuan ini harus mengerjakan seluruh pekerjaan rumah. Ibu tirinya selalu membentaknya. Sementara kedua kakak tirinya selalu mengoloknya dan memanggilnya Cinderella yang artinya gadis kotor dan penuh debu. Menurut kedua kakak tirinya, itu adalah nama yang cocok untuk anak perempuan ini.

Pada suatu hari datanglah pengawal kerajaan yang menyebarkan surat undangan pesta dari istana. Kedua kakak tiri Cinderella sangat senang.

“Asyik… kita akan pergi dan berdandan secantik-cantiknya. Kalau Pangeran memilihku untuk menjadi ratunya, ibu pasti akan gembira”.

Ibu tiri Cinderella juga sangat senang dan berkata pada kedua putrinya, “Kalian harus berdandan secantik- cantiknya. Kalian harus menarik perhatian Pangeran agar jatuh cinta pada kalian''.

     Hari yang dinanti tiba. kedua kakak tiri Cinderella mulai berdandan dengan gembira. Mereka memulaskan pemerah pipi dan bibir di mana- mana. Mereka mengenakan gaun indah yang sudah dipersiapkan sebelumnya, mematut- matut diri di depan cermin, berputar- putar dan tertawa- tawa gembira. Ibu mereka pun tidak mau kalah. Dia turut membenahi pakaian mereka yang masih kurang, menambahkan perona wajah di pipi kedua anaknya, berharap Pangeran akan memilih salah satu anaknya. Cinderella melihat mereka berdandan dan merasa sangat sedih. Dia ingin ikut mereka berpesta, tetapi ibu dan kedua kakak tirinya tidak mengijinkannya ikut ke pesta.

“Baju pun kau tak punya, apa mau pergi ke pesta dengan baju sepert itu?”, kata kakak Cinderella.

Setelah semua berangkat ke pesta, Cinderella kembali ke kamarnya. Ia menangis sekeras-kerasnya karena hatinya sangat kesal.

“Aku tidak bisa pergi ke istana dengan baju kotor seperti ini, tapi aku ingin pergi”. Cinderella menangis meratapi nasibnya. Dia menangis dan teringat pada ayahnya, “Andai saja Ayah masih ada, pasti aku akan dibelikannya gaun indah untuk pergi ke istana”.

Tiba- tiba muncullah seorang peri di depan Cinderella. “Cinderella, berhentilah menangis. Kau anak yang baik, Cinderella. Tidak seharusnya kau bersedih dan menangis. Tersenyumlah. Wajahmu akan bertambah cantik saat kau tersenyum,” kata peri tambun berbaju biru itu.

Cinderella masih terisak sambil bersimpuh di lantai, “Bagaimana aku bisa tersenyum, duhai Peri. Aku ingin datang ke pesta bersama kakak- kakakku, tapi mereka tidak mengijinkanku datang ke pesta karena aku tidak memiliki baju yang pantas”.

Peri tersenyum dengan sangat ramah, “Cinderella, bawalah empat ekor tikus dan dua ekor kadal”.

Cinderella merasa bingung dengan permintaan peri, tetapi dia tetap melakukannya. Cinderella mengumpulkan tikus- tikus dan kadal- kadal di rumahnya. Setelah semuanya dikumpulkan Cinderella, peri membawa tikus dan kadal tersebut ke kebun labu di halaman belakang.

“Sim salabim!” peri berteriak sambil menebar sihir dari tongkat ajaibnya.

Terjadilah suatu keajaiban. Tikus-tikus berubah menjadi empat ekor kuda, serta kadal-kadal berubah menjadi dua orang sais. Sebuah labu besar di kebun, berubah bentuk menjadi kereta berwarna emas. Yang terakhir, Cinderella berubah menjadi putri yang cantik, dengan memakai gaun yang sangat indah dan sepasang sepatu kaca.

Karena gembiranya, Cinderella mulai menari berputar-putar dengan sepatu kacanya seperti kupu-kupu.

Peri berkata, ”Cinderella, pengaruh sihir ini akan lenyap setelah lonceng pukul dua belas malam berhenti. Karena itu, pulanglah sebelum lewat tengah malam”.

“Iya Peri. Aku akan pulang sebelum pukul dua belas malam. Terima kasih, Peri,” jawab Cinderella.

     Kereta kuda emas segera berangkat membawa Cinderella menuju istana. Setelah tiba di istana, Cinderella langsung masuk ke aula istana. Begitu masuk, pandangan semua yang hadir tertuju pada Cinderella. Mereka sangat kagum dengan kecantikan Cinderella.

“Cantiknya Putri itu. Putri dari negara mana ya?” gumam para hadirin.

Akhirnya sang Pangeran datang menghampiri Cinderella. “Putri yang cantik, maukah Putri menari dengan saya?” pinta Pangeran sembari mencium tangan Cinderella.

“Baiklah, Pangeran,” jawab Cinderella sambil mengangguk.

     Mereka berdua menari, berdansa berputar- putar dalam alunan musik, di bawah pandangan mata seluruh tamu yang hadir. Ibu dan kedua kakak Cinderella yang berada di situ merasa iri pada putri cantik tersebut dan mereka tidak menyangka kalau putri yang cantik itu adalah Cinderella.

Pangeran terus berdansa dengan Cinderella. “Selama ini, saya mengidamkan wanita seperti Putri,” kata sang Pangeran.

Karena bahagianya, Cinderella lupa akan waktu. Jam mulai berdentang 12 kali. Cinderella sangat terkejut,

“Maaf Pangeran, saya harus segera pulang”. Cinderella menarik tangannya dari genggaman pangeran dan segera berlari ke luar istana. Di tengah jalan, sepatunya terlepas sebelah, tapi Cinderella tidak memperdulikannya, ia terus berlari. Pangeran mengejar Cinderella, tetapi ia kehilangan jejak Cinderella. Di tengah anak tangga, ada sebuah sepatu kaca kepunyaan Cinderella. Pangeran mengambil sepatu itu. “Aku akan mencarimu,” katanya bertekad dalam hati. Meskipun Cinderella kembali menjadi gadis yang penuh debu, ia amat bahagia karena bisa pergi ke pesta istana.

 

     Esok harinya, para pengawal yang dikirim Pangeran datang ke rumah-rumah yang memiliki anak gadis. Seluruh rumah di seluruh pelosok negeri didatangi untuk mencocokkan sepatu kaca dengan kaki mereka, tetapi tidak ada yang cocok. Sampai akhirnya para pengawal tiba di rumah Cinderella.

“Kami mencari gadis yang kakinya cocok dengan sepatu kaca ini,” kata para pengawal.

     Kedua kakak Cinderella mencoba sepatu tersebut. Kakak pertama mencoba sepatu tersebut, tetapi kakinya terlalu besar. Dia memaksakan kakinya masuk dan sangat gembira saat kakinya dapat masuk ke sepatu kaca. Tetapi, saat kakak pertama berjalan, dia merintih kesakitan karena kakinya yang terlalu besar dipaksakan untuk masuk ke sepatu kaca mungil itu. Kakinya pun lecet di mana- mana. Lalu kakak pertama melepas sepatu kaca dan menyuruh adiknya mencoba. Kaki adiknya pun terlalu besar untuk sepatu kaca tersebut. Dia pun menyerah mencoba karena kesakitan.

Pada saat itu, pengawal melihat Cinderella, “Hai kamu, cobalah sepatu ini!” katanya.

Ibu tiri Cinderella menjadi marah, ”Tidak akan cocok dengan anak ini!”

     tetapi pengawal tetap menyuruh Cinderella mencoba sepatu tersebut. Kemudian Cinderella menjulurkan kakinya. Ternyata sepatu tersebut sangat cocok. Sangat pas dan tampak manis di kaki Cinderella.

“Ah! Andalah Putri itu,” seru pengawal gembira.

Ibu dan kedua kakak tiri Cinderella sangat marah dan iri pada Cinderella, tetapi mereka tidak bisa berbuat apa- apa.

“Cinderella, selamat,” Cinderella menoleh ke belakang dan peri sudah berdiri di belakangnya.

“Mulai sekarang hiduplah berbahagia dengan Pangeran. Sim salabim!” katanya.

Begitu peri membaca mantranya, Cinderella berubah menjadi seorang putri yang memakai gaun pengantin.

“Pengaruh sihir ini tidak akan hilang walau jam berdentang dua belas kali,” kata sang peri.

     Cinderella diantar oleh tikus-tikus dan burung yang selama ini menjadi temannya. Sesampainya di Istana, Pangeran menyambutnya sambil tersenyum bahagia. Akhirnya Cinderella menikah dengan Pangeran.

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