Dogeng - Jack dan Pohon Kacang ( Perrault )

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.

Dahulu, ada seorang ibu dan anak muda yang tinggal di sebuah desa. Anak muda tersebut bernama Jack. Kehidupan mereka tergolong miskin. Harta mereka yang ada hanya seekor sapi, yang lama kelamaan produksi susunya sudah berkurang. Menyadari hal itu, sang ibu pun berencana menjual sapi yang mereka miliki, kemudian uangnya akan dipergunakan untuk membeli gandum. Rencananya, gandum tersebut akan ditanam di ladang dekat rumah mereka.

Keesokan harinya, Jack membawa sapi miliknya ke pasar. Di tengah jalan menuju ke pasar, Jack bertemu dengan seorang kakek. Sang kakek menegurnya,” Hai Jack, maukah engkau menukar sapimu dengan kacang ajaib ini?”. “Apa, menukar sebutir kacang dengan sapiku?” kata Jack terkejut. “Jangan menghina, ya! Ini adalah kacang ajaib. Jika kau menanamnya dan membiarkannya semalam, maka pagi harinya kacang ini akan tumbuh sampai ke langit, kata kakek itu menjelaskan. “Jika begitu baiklah,” jawab Jack.

Sesampainya di rumah, Ibu Jack sangat terkejut dan marah. “Benar-benar bodoh kau! Bagaimana mungkin kita hidup hanya dengan sebutir biji kacang?” Saking marahnya, sang Ibu melempar biji kacang tersebut keluar jendela. Tapi apa yang terjadi keesokan harinya? Ternyata ada pohon raksasa yang tumbuh sampai mencapai langit. “Wah, ternyata benar apa yang dikatakan oleh kakek itu, gumam Jack”. Lalu dengan hati-hati ia langsung memanjat pohon raksasa itu. “Aduh, mengapa tidak sampai juga ke ujung pohon ya?” kata Jack dalam hati.

Tidak berapa lama kemudian, Jack melihat ke bawah. Ia melihat rumah-rumah menjadi sangat kecil. Akhirnya Jack sampai ke awan. Di sana ia bisa melihat sebuah istana raksasa yang mengerikan. “Aku haus dan lapar, mungkin di istana itu aku menemukan makanan,” gumam Jack. Sesampainya di depan pintu istana, ia mengetuknya dengan keras. “Kriek…” pintu yang besar itu terbuka. Ketika ia menengadah, muncul seorang wanita yang besar. “Ada apa nak?”, kata wanita itu. “Selamat pagi, saya haus dan lapar, bolehkah saya minta sedikit makanan?” Wah, kau anak yang sopan sekali. Masuklah! Makan di dalam saja, ya!” kata wanita itu ramah.
Ketika sedang makan, tiba-tiba terdengar suara langkah kaki yang keras, Duk Duk! Ternyata suami wanita itu yang datang. Ia adalah Raksasa Pemakan Manusia. Dengan cepat wanita itu berkata pada Jack. “Nak, cepatlah sembunyi! Suamiku datang.” “Huaaa…. Aku pulang. Cepat siapkan makan!” teriak raksasa itu. Jack menahan nafas di dalam tungku. Raksasa itu tiba-tiba mencium bau manusia. Lalu ia mengintip ke dalam tungku. Cepat-cepat istrinya berkata,”Itu bau manusia yang kita bakar kemarin. Sudahlah tenang saja. Ini makanannya sudah siap.”
Setelah makan, raksasa mengeluarkan pundi-pundi yang berisi uang emas curiannya, sambil meminum minuman keras. Lalu ia mulai menghitung Tak berapa lama ia mabuk dan akhirnya tertidur. Melihat hal itu, Jack segera keluar dari persembunyiannya. Sebelum pulang, ia mengambil uang emas hasil curian si raksasa itu sambil berjalan mengendap-endap.

Jack terus menuruni pohon kacang dan akhirnya sampai di rumah. “Ibu… lihatlah emas ini. Mulai sekarang kita jadi orang kaya.” “Tak mungkin kau mendapat uang sebanyak ini dengan mudah. Apa yang kamu lakukan?” Lalu Jack menceritakan semua kejadian pada ibunya. “Kau terlalu berani Jack! Bagaimana jika raksasa itu datang untuk mengambilnya kembali,” kata ibunya dengan kuatir. Semenjak mendapatkan uang emas, tiap harinya Jack hanya bersantai-santai saja dengan uang curiannya. Tidak berapa lama, uang hasil curiannya pun habis. Jack kembali memanjat pohon kacang, untuk menuju ke istana. “Eh kau datang lagi. Ada apa?” kata istri raksasa itu. “Selamat siang Bu. Karena saya belum makan dari pagi, perutku jadi lapar sekali.” Ibu yang baik itu diam saja, tapi ia tetap memberi Jack makan siang. Tiba-tiba…. Duk Duk Duk! Terdengar suara langkah kaki raksasa. Seperti dulu, Jack kembali bersembunyi di tungku.

Setelah masuk ke rumahnya, raksasa itu makan dengan lahapnya. Setelah itu ia meletakkan ayam hasil curiannya ke atas meja sambil berkata, “Ayam, keluarkan telur emasmu.” Lalu ayam itu berkokok, “kukuruyuuk….,” ia mengeluarkan sebutir telur emas. Raksasa merasa puas, ia minum sake sampai akhirnya tertidur. “Telur emas? Wah hebat!” pikir Jack. Diam-diam ia menangkap ayam itu dan cepat-cepat lari pulang ke rumah.

Dengan ayam petelur emasnya, Jack kembali bersantai-santai saja. “Daripaada kau mencuri, lebih baik bekerja di ladang saja”, kata Ibu Jack. Karena tiap hari ayam itu mengeluarkan telur lebih dari seharusnya, ayam itupun mati. Jack kembali lagi ke istana raksasa itu. Dan lagi-lagi ia bersembunyi di tungku, ketika raksasa laki-laki pulang sambil membawa harpa. Sambil minum sake, raksasa berkata,” Hai harpa, mainkan sebuah melodi yang indah.” Keajaiban pun terjadi, harpa itu memainkan sendiri sebuah melodi indah. Lagu itu membuat sang raksasa tertidur.

Jack mempunyai niat mencuri harpa itu. Ia pun mengulurkan tangannya, tapi…”Tuan, ada pencuri…” tiba-tiba harpa itu berteriak. Raksasa itu pun terbangun. Ia segera mengejar Jack yang berlari sambil membawa harpa milik raksasa itu. Raksasa terus mengejar, menuruni pohon kacang. Ketika hampir sampai di bawah, Jack berteriak dengan suara kera. “Ibuu…. Ambilkan kapak dari gudang! cepat! cepat! Betapa terkejutnya sang Ibu melihat sosok raksasa yang datang mengejar Jack, ia gemetar karena amat takut. Begitu turun dari pohon, Jack segera menebang pohon kacang itu dengan kapaknya.

Dengan suara yang keras, pohon kacang rubuh. Raksasa itu pun jatuh ke tanah, dan mati. Ibu sangat lega melihat Jack selamat. Sambil mengangis ia berkata : “Jack, jangan lagi kau melakukan hal yang menyeramkan seperti ini. Betapapun miskinnya kita bekerjalah dengan sungguh-sungguh. Dengan bersyukur kepada Tuhan, pasti kita berdua akan hidup dengan baik.” “Maafkan saya Ibu, mulai sekarang saya akan bekerja dengan sungguh-sungguh, kata Jack pada Ibunya.”

Sejak saat itu, Jack bekerja dengan rajin setiap harinya. Di sebelahnya, harpa memainkan melodi-melodi indah yang menambah semangat kerja Jack. Cerita tentang harpa ajaib telah menyebar ke seluruh pelosok negeri. Pada suatu hari, seorang putri cantik datang mengunjungi Jack. Tidak seperti biasanya, harpa memainkan sebuah melodi indah yang membuat sang Putri terpesona. Lalu harpa bernyanyi : “Kalau Putri dan Jack menikah, akan berbahagia.” Mendengar lagu itu, pipi sang Putri memerah. Akhirnya Jack menikah dengan Putri yang cantik tersebut berkat bantuan harpanya. Sejak saat itu Jack menjadi seorang raja yang suka menolong orang-orang yang kesusahan.