Category - Injured People
Doyle’s Guide recently released its rankings in South Australia across its injury compensation law categories. We are absolutely thrilled to have ranked highly across all categories, with several of our lawyers being highly ranked, or ranked across multiple areas of law.
The individuals and firms recognised in Doyle’s Guide...
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If you’re a Commonwealth employee dealing with a work-related psychological injury, it’s crucial to understand your rights and the compensation available to you. Unlike many state work injury schemes that exclude lump sum payments for psychological conditions, the Commonwealth Comcare claims scheme offers compensation for...
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Medical Marijuana/CBD oil is increasingly being prescribed to injured workers who are dealing with both psychiatric and chronic pain issues.
An accepted Comcare claim entitles injured Commonwealth workers to claim for “reasonable” medical costs associated with treatment connected to their injury claim.
As medicine progresses...
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Serving your country is one of the most honourable things a person can do, but the sacrifices made often come at a significant cost. If you’re an Australian defence force veteran dealing with a service-related injury or illness, it’s essential to know that you don’t have to face these challenges alone. The Department...
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Completing a Comcare workers compensation claim is just the beginning of a journey that can be fraught with challenges and potential pitfalls. If you’re a Commonwealth employee and you’ve been injured at work, the last thing you need is to face the added stress of navigating the compensation system on your own. The reality...
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Are you a FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) worker who regularly works in Darwin or elsewhere in the Northern Territory? Have you recently been injured on the job while in the NT? If you’re back home and unable to return to work due to your injury, this blog is for you. Let’s talk about your workers’ compensation entitlements...
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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...
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In 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)...
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If 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
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