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In 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...
Read moreIf you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Western Australia (WA) and can’t return to work, you may be eligible to claim compensation for loss of income or earnings. Your incapacity to work may result in a loss of earnings and could be claimed for under motor injury insurance. According to the ICWA annual report...
Read moreIf you've been involved in a car accident there is as much a mental toll as a physical one. TGB partner Tim White examines the path to a successful psychological injury claim in Western Australia.
Read moreFirst responders play a vital role in society, and it is not unusual for them to face life-threatening situations and significant trauma as part of their work. Under current legislation, making a work injury claim related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a daunting and stressful process. However, recent developments...
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