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In the Northern Territory, injured workers are entitled to undergo Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Assessments to determine eligibility for lump sum compensation following workplace injuries. The severity of the injury directly correlates with the permanent impairment rating and compensation awarded. To qualify for compensation...
Read moreIn 2018 the Federal Government announced its commitment to improving veterans’ access to health services, through a scheme known as the Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT). The PAMT allows eligible veterans who have lodged claims which are currently being investigated by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)...
Read moreIf you have a permanent impairment resulting from a work injury, you may be eligible for a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Assessment. Seeking advice from lawyers with expertise and experience with Comcare claims is crucial to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation payable. Permanent Impairment Claims and Comcare In...
Read moreIn this case study, experienced Defence Force lawyer and TGB Partner Tim White explores an example of a defence force member being medically discharged from the Army due to injuries obtained during his military service, and we discuss what entitlements are available to him. We also give an analysis of the relevant legislation...
Read moreIf a previous injury or condition is made worse by your working activities, then the answer is “yes” – you should claim work cover! Aggravation claims Whether your claim ought to be accepted will ultimately come down to the medical evidence, and whether an ‘aggravation’ can be established. Too often we...
Read moreWhen you are involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) of any kind, your whole life can change in a moment. If you have an injury that resulted from the driving of a motor vehicle, whether those injuries be physical or psychological, you may have a personal injury claim against the insurance Commission of WA (ICWA). When might...
Read moreEven if you were not a driver or passenger of one of the vehicles involved in an accident, you may still be entitled to make a claim for compensation. When we think of motor vehicle accidents and the claims that arise as a result of them, we often come to the conclusion that they can only involve motor vehicles and only those...
Read moreLate last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal handed down a decision on two matters heard concurrently, that set an important precedence for injured workers in South Australia seeking a lump sum payment under the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (The RTW Act). TGB Lawyers acted for Mr Williams, the successful appellant in one of the...
Read moreFor more than 25 years, I’ve been on the frontline, assisting veterans and Australian Defence Force (ADF) members in their quest for a Gold Card from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). A question that I’ve been asked many times is whether having PTSD is the golden ticket to obtaining a Gold Card. The picture...
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